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    All 5ths tuned baritone woes, need different gauges or setup?!

    Hello! I'm hoping the pioneers of ERG tuning here can help me choose suitable string gauges for my all 5ths tuned (high to low: e a d g c f) 6 string baritone (28.625" scale) guitar, and/or help me sort out an issue in my setup. In brief, despite "sufficient" (17-18+ lbs) tension, the wound...
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    • 5ths tuning baritone buzzing kalium strings low f setup string gauges string tension
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    • Forum: Extended Range Guitars
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    Baritone conversion neck for 7-string guitar?

    Hi Forum, I have a few 25.5" scale 6-string guitars that I have converted to baritone scale (i.e., 28.6" in these cases) using "baritone conversion necks" from DCKunkle (ebay) - more well known providers include Warmoth, Fender ("Subsonic"), and allparts. However, I have never seen a...
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    7 string replacement trapeze tailpiece?

    I've scoured the internet, and although there are many 7 string archtop guitars with trapeze tailpieces out there, I cannot find a replacement trapeze tailpiece for a 7 string guitar anywhere! Here's a 6 string example. Anyone know where I can find this for a 7? I should note, I have been...
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    ESP ALH-208 pickups, 24v?

    Ok, I realize this is a long shot, but am wondering If anyone knows the maximum voltage for ESP ALH-208 active pickups? Im looking to 24v mod them. I know emgs can take it but dont know about these pups. I realize they should be replaced but im not looking to do so just yet. Related question...
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    3.5" fan ff 8 string, heck yeah or no way?

    Perpendicular at the 9th fret... I'm considering buying an OAF ss8 22.5"-26" scale "shorty" model for uptuning. I'm concerned that the 3.5" fan will make it difficult for me to play barre chords, particularly towards the nut end of the neck. I likes my 8 string barre chords... I know some...
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    RG8 truss rod is givin me fits

    Hey-o I have an rg8 with a wicked upbow and the truss rod is tightened all the way. The only thing I know to do at this point is loosen the truss rod nut, manually bend the neck into a slight back bow, then tighten the truss rod. Two unsettling things about rg8 truss rod adjustment that I'd...
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    EMG 57/66 v SD Pegasus/Sentient for 8 string?

    Does anyone know of any audio or video recordings that directly compare these pickups? I can't find any. Has anyone used both sets in the same guitar?
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    D'activator 8 set+$ for pegasus/sentient

    Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: Dimarzio D'activator neck and bridge pickups, full lead left on both. Modifications (if any): None Location (City,State or City,Country): south carolina, usa International OK? : con us only please Contact Info (No Phone #s): PM me References...
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    Blind string test, weigh in!

    Just finished a massive string comparison including most/all brands you've probably considered using (more info below). Came down to two for me (but I do have a preference among the two). Tell me which one you like better; one is nyxl the other is dr tite fit, but they are blinded here ("a" and...
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    Blind string test, weigh in!

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    ESP LTD H338 v H308

    I'm aware that the H308 has better pickups (emg 808s) than the H338 (esp actives) and that the H308 has a set neck whereas the H338 has a bolt-on neck; I'm wondering if there are any other differences between these two guitars in terms of build quality or hardware because in either case I would...
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    Tuning up to a4 on 24.5" scale?

    Ive read the relevant threads on this forum, but was wondering if anyone has tried tuning up to a4 on a 24.5" scale using standard strings (eg d'addario .007/.008)? I know it is theoretically pushing it but still wondering if anyone has practically pulled it off? (Im asking about 24.5" bc...
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    Question re: bridge pickup on multiscale guitar (specific example)

    I am interested in buying this multiscale agile guitar: Agile Pendulum Pro 82427 EB CA Nat Mah - RondoMusic.com I'm a little concerned about the bridge pickup placement. It's slanted, but the bridge slant angle is substantially more severe than the bridge pickup slant angle; the end result...
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    Dimarzio D Activator 8 set for SD Pegasus/Sentient 8 set

    Brief & Accurate Description of gear: D Activator 8 bridge and neck pickups. Modifications: none, I am the original owner, leads left uncut. Accessories: none. Location: Charleston, South Carolina, US. International OK? : would rather not. Contact Info: PM here References: ebay: f.o.c.u.s...
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    Strings with higher tension at lower gauges?

    I was wondering if folks knew which brand/type strings provided higher tension relative to standard d'addarios or EBs (assuming the same gauge)? For example, the one such brand I've tried is kalium/circle K, where a 61 gauge string feels like a 66 gauge (or so) d'addario in terms of tension...
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    Strings with higher tension at lower gauges?

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    Ibanez RG8 w/d-activators + string savers

    Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: Like new (only played a few times, no flaws whatsoever) white Ibanez RG8 w/d-activators and string saver saddles Modifications (if any): d-activator pickups, string saver saddles Accessories (hardshell case etc): none Location (City,State or...
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    Duncan designed/performer pups for experimenting

    Hi folks, I'm looking to buy some low end used seymour duncan pickups (designed, performer) to take apart and experiment with. I'm happy to pay for shipping and/or some nominal price, not much though given their intended purpose. Thanks!
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    Carvin dc7x vs. RGD2127FX

    Heyo! I'm considering a new 7 in the 1-1.5k ish price range. I'm going primarily between the Carvin dc7x and the Ibanez prestige RGD2127FX. I have an old rg770 and I really like the neck on it which is the primary draw for me towards the RGD; the Carvin necks aren't bad either, but I like...
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    Carvin dc7x vs. RGD2127FX



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