string tension

  1. ogon

    Tech death string gauges / tension

    Hello. Recently been learning Diminished to b by Necrophagist. I'm on a regular ol 25.5 scale length strat and started learning the song with a set of 9, 11, 16, 24, 32, 42 strings, tuned to E standard tuning just cuz that's what was on my guitar. Tuned down to D standard (the tuning used in the...
    • ogon
    • Thread
    • string gauge string tension tech death
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Standard Guitars
  2. S

    Best string gauge for Drop B on a 25.5 scale length?

    I currently have my guitar in Drop D with Ernie Ball 10-46 on it and love the tension of the strings (however the high string could be a bit less tight) I was wondering what Ernie Ball set you would recommend. I'm currently looking at the Beefy Set (yellow one, 11-54) But I'm worried that won't...
  3. S

    Drop A 10-62 low string doesn't hold tune

    I tend to change tuning pretty fairly often, but this one is weird. It holds tune fine in G#, but A tuning goes out of tune by like, 15 - 20. Any advice.
  4. F

    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...
    • focusbob
    • Thread
    • 5ths tuning baritone buzzing kalium strings low f setup string gauges string tension
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Extended Range Guitars
  5. B

    Drop C Help: 52s and String Tension

    Hey Y'all, So, I got an Ibanez Iron Label back in January. Love how it played and sounded (still do!). However, I wanted it in Drop C instead of Drop D. I got it setup a few months back with some DR Drop Tuning Strings (54-11 gauges). The guitar SOUNDED amazing. However, I didn't quite like how...
    • Bassman1
    • Thread
    • drop c ibanez iron label lutherie setup setup advice string gauges string tension
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Gear & Equipment
  6. B

    Drop C w/ 52s (52-11) ...Help w/ string tension?

    Hey Y'all, So, I got an Ibanez Iron Label back in January. Love how it played and sounded (still do!). However, I wanted it in Drop C instead of Drop D. I got it setup a few months back with some DR Drop Tuning Strings (54-11 gauges). The guitar SOUNDED amazing. However, I didn't quite like...
  7. DeKay

    37 Scale Length AEADG String Tension

    Heya guys! My Brice 37 scale bass arrived today and I wanted to set it up with an darkglass capsule and some tight but balanced strings for AEADG. Currently I am planning to buy singles from Daddario (xl singles) labeled with the super long scale length mark Now I am not sure if what I am...
  8. ShreddingDragon

    Evertune keeps breaking string instantly

    Hey guys! Evertune newbie problem here. I just got a VGS Octagon 8 string (NGD post is coming!), and the high E string keeps breaking when I'm setting it up. I think I accidentally set the saddle wrong somehow when trying to finetune the pitch. I read the manual before even touching the guitar...
  9. Rachmaninoff

    A graphic string tension calculator, here!

    Hey people, I was in need of a guitar string tension calculator to do some comparisons. After one day of search I found many, but they all SUCKED... so, as a good nerd, I made my own. And since I've seen some threads regarding string tension over here, I decided to share it...
  10. jack_cat

    D'Addario string tension PDF data corrupt

    The PDF which D'addario offers here: http://www.daddario.com/Resources/JDCDAD/images/tension_chart.pdf has a number of errors in what would otherwise be the most useful section to me personally (since I play extended range classicals), on page 10 under the heading "Silverplated Copper Wound on...
    • jack_cat
    • Thread
    • classical guitar d'addario nylon bass strings nylon strings string tension wound on nylon
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Extended Range Guitars
  11. S

    Ibanez RGD421 string type suggestions?

    Hey guys, i have an ibanez rgd421 with a 26.5" scale neck, and i was wondering if there was anyone out there that has any suggestions, im currently using Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10-46 - does anybody know what strings i should get to maintain enough tension if i would for example go to Drop F...
    • sakhi
    • Thread
    • 10-46 26.5 inch scale copenhagen denmark drop a drop f ernie ball ibanez rgd421 northernbluesforever string tension
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Extended Range Guitars
  12. neurosis

    Truss rod adjustment, fret buzz and RG2228 problems

    (to the mods: If you feel this should be a continuation of my topic on string gauges please let me know and I will move this into a post over there) A few months back I got a RG2228. I have been trying different adjustments and gauges for a while and nothing felt good. The strings where...
  13. Vince Caruana

    What string gauge would you guys reccomend for g# standard with a 27" scale?

    Id like to keep my higher string at a 10 13 and 17 and wouldn't wanna go any higher for a 64 for the 7th. I've thought about trying a 10-46 set for the 1st 6 but something tells me that'd be a little too loose, id like to stray away from the 10-52 set I've been using for years. What do you guys...
    • Vince Caruana
    • Thread
    • 27" scale agile baritone 27 detuning string brands string gauges string tension
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
  14. M

    8-String Custom Tuning String Tension Help

    Hi everyone, I play an Agile Intrepid Pro 828 8-string guitar, and use the following custom tuning (from low to high): Eb Ab Eb G Eb G Ab D Basically, a huge Eb Major 7. My scale length is 30", and I'm not sure which string gauges would be best for me. I almost exclusively do left/right hand...
  15. Vince Caruana

    Looking for a advice on a guitar/setup.

    I'm either goin to be buyin a hellraiser with a 26.5 scale or an esp ltd delux H-1007 with a 25.5. I'm looking to have this guitar set up to do drop a, drop g# and Bb standard. I am used to using a 25.5 scale with a set of 10-52s on the 1st 6 with a 70 on top. I was thinking on switching to a...
    • Vince Caruana
    • Thread
    • 25.5" 26.5" ernie ball esp ltd h-1007 hellraiser c-7 setup advice string gauge string tension
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Sevenstring Guitars
  16. W

    I really need some help with my sevenstring! :'(

    I have a Schecter Jeff Loomis Floyd Rose sevenstring, it's a 26.5 scale guitar and something is wrong with it :( im currently using a 10-46 string set + a 68 on the low B string. the problem is that i can't tune my guitar up to standard E without the some string breaking! it's driving me...
  17. L

    Is this too much string tension??

    I have a schecter blackjack tune o matic string through body 24 fret 25,5 sclale guitar. And i currently playing standard tunning/dropped d. and i have 54w-42w-32w-18-15-11 But the wound strings are jim dunlop heavy core so they have higher tension and quicker attack than normal strings and you...
  18. L

    String core to "wound"-relation

    Hello! I tune my 27" scale guitar to All Fifths-tuning, and i have to use a .080 on the low F to give me enough tension. Due to size of the string, the low F sounds really muddy and mellow (at least for me, when comparing to .052 C). I'm planning to order some custom strings. My knowledge...
  19. BugVomit

    Need some help with a custom string set

    Hello fiends, It's time to restring the 8 string, but the premade sets just feel too flabby. I play a Hellraiser C-8, which is a 26.5" neck scale (too short in my opinion, but it's what I've got) and downtune to D#-G#-C#-F#-B-D#-G#-C# (1.5 steps down). I'm thinking about getting a set of...
  20. Dsalvetti7

    String tension question

    hey everyone i don't have much knowlege on string tension and i want to try to get a similar tension and feel between 2 guitars. i love the tension on my 6 string ibanez 5470dxqm, i use the standard daddario 11 set i want the same feel on my 7 string rga-7 which i have tuned to drop g#.Currently...


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