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  1. M

    Too MUCH tension... What do you think?

    Hello fellow 6, 7, 8, and 9 stringers (were not a 10 yet are we?):wavey: Lately, I seem to be having a difficult time to bring my speed up. I practice everyday, use a metronome, practice songs and do different exercises, I stretch, etc. I try to do everything possible to up my speed. I'm even...
    • Mawnsterr
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    • daddario gravity picks speed strings tension tuning
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
  2. T

    Is the tuning ADADGCF safe to use?

    I have a Schecter SGR C7 (right now using the original strings) and am wondering if it would be safe to tune my high B and E up to C and F (respectively.) Does this have the potential to warp the neck or cause any other hardware damage?. Right now I am using ADADGBE as my main tuning. Also...
  3. H

    Ibanez RGIR 27 FE as first 7 string?

    So I've been thinking about getting a 7 string a while now and want to buy the Ibanez RGIR 27 FE. My question now is, do you recommend another guitar that is maybe cheaper but better and if I want to tune down to let's say #A #D #G #C #F #A #D, can I still use the same strings when playing the...
    • huckimucki
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    • 7 string first 7 string ibanez ibanez rgir 27 fe strings tuning
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
  4. G

    String gauge suggestion for my 7 (Drop G#/Ab)

    Hey guys, I have recently bought an ESP LTD H-1007 and I want to tune it in Drop G#. It has 25,5'' scale and I want to play mostly progressive stuff like Periphery. I would be glad if you could suggest some string gauges, since google results' were so chaotic. Thanks in advance!
    • giwrgos02
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    • 25.5" scale 7 string drop ab drop g# gauge tuning
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
  5. Knutern

    Floyd Rose Springs need replacement?

    Hi all, Tried searching but couldn't find anything related. Tried to tune up my Ibanez UV777 to standard E flat, but simply couldn't do it without raising the floyd rose bridge way up. (See pictures). The screws are quite far in, and I don't dare screwing them any further in (I've...
  6. E

    8 String Drop G# + Low F or Low D# ???

    Hello Everyone! I'm about to buy my first 8 string guitar (Ibanez S8qm) for my band, we play M374L music, like The Black Dahlia Murder, Job For A Cowboy, Machine Head, Ion Dissonance, The Faceless, Lamb of God, etc. if TL;DR skip the next paragraph We usually tune our 7 string guitars to Drop...
    • EduMusic7
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    • 8 string bareknuckle pickups death metal djent drop g# ibanez the black dahlia murder tuning
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Extended Range Guitars
  7. 8

    What gauge strings for drop Ab

    Pretty soon my 28' baritone is coming in (steinberger demon). I want to tune it to drop Ab and I don't know which strings would be better 13-62 D'Addario or 13-72 Ernie Ball. I have had good experience with both companies so I just want to know which one is better for the tuning I plan on using.
  8. benjaminbuisine

    "BASS VI" tuning for standard 6s

    Hello guys, it's been a while ! I've got a little "conversion" problem ... I've got a lovely 6s with a 22 frets standard 628mm/24.75" scale length. All I want is to put a "BASS VI" EADGBe tuning on it. BASS VI are 30" long, with the following gauge : .024, .034, .044, .056, .072...
  9. Oceandrinksboat

    Alternative 7 string tunings

    I've been trying to mess with tunings more, and I fell in love with F/C/G/C/F/A/D (low to high) it's a nice combination of Drop F and Drop C so i can be br00tal and melodic. that's my new favorite, whats yours' SS.org?
  10. Cheap

    The Contortionist 6-String Tuning Help

    Last night I saw The Contortionist and I was blown away by what those dudes are doing. I would've asked them, but the bands had to leave early to get to the next show so only their merch guys stuck around. My questions are as follows: What the eff tuning are they playing on their 7's for...
    • Cheap
    • Thread
    • 6 string 7 string extended range gauges string string gauges the contortionist tuning
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Beginners/FAQ
  11. lhoffl

    Some Basic Questions

    I'm thinking of getting an 8 string soon, mostly for clean stuff, and want to tune up a whole step to G# C# F# B E A C# F#. Would that present any problems on a 27" scale? Also, I currently use a Twin Reverb and though I assume this would make an acceptable amp, does anyone have any...
  12. neurosis

    RG2228 and Laney Ironheart. Can you help an ERG and EMG noob get good tone?

    I don´t know if this should go in the recording forum (so feel free to move it mods): So as some of you know already I have been going through some trial and error and just an overall adjustment process on my RG2228. Now that I have my string and tuning problems pretty much sorted out I...
  13. R

    8 string tuner?

    I'm going to be buying an 8 string soon, and I've come to the sudden realisation that I have no way of tuning the damn thing. I've found the Boss Tu-2 and Boss Tu-3, but that's much more than I planned on spending on a tuner... Does anyone know of any cheaper ones around? Would be greatly...
  14. neurosis

    Not finding gauges I like

    Hello all. When I got my RG2228 I started this thread (http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/257084-need-string-calculator-8s.html) to determine gauges for my new and first ERG. Now that I have had some time with it, despite being in love with the feel and construction of...
  15. M

    New to 7 string - noob question about tunings + recommendations

    I recently just picked up my first 7 string! (Yay! :D) and im wanting to tune it to drop b (B F# B E G# C# F#). Would i tune the normal 6 strings up? If so im guessing ill need a set up and some new strings? Also, could anyone send me any links to any good helpful 7 string resources such as...
  16. N

    Low B Tuning Issues

    Hi Everyone, I recently purchased an Ibanez RG-Series 7 string guitar and I've noticed some issues when trying to tune the low B string. When plucked the string will go quite sharp and then fall flat after a second or so. The amount it goes sharp will vary with how hard I pluck but it can be...
  17. Science_Penguin

    Kahler Users - Enlighten Me!

    The Kahler tremolo has always fascinated me for two major reasons. One- I like the idea of a smoother trem feel over the Floyd's rather stiff action; and two- the fact that the Kahler is retro-fittable to almost any guitar I might want to buy means I (potentially) won't have to shop around...
  18. neurosis

    Leprous. What songs use 8 strings?

    Hello all. I could´t find anything about this in the forum so I hope I am not cloning posts here. I so just shut shut it down. I have been listening to Leprous again lately and talking to a friend I heard they are using 8 strings now. I can tell some low range in the new album. Especially...
  19. Vince Caruana

    Going from a heavier gauge to a lighter gauge

    I've been playing guitar for quite sometime so this may sound like a stupid question but I'm used to sticking with the gauges I get on the first setup with my guitars. I have a hellraiser in Bb standard with a set of 10-52s and a 70. Id like to try out something like a 9-46+66 for B standard and...
  20. A

    Best string gauge for Drop B tuning on 25.5" scale?

    What is the best string gauge for Drop B tuning on a 25.5" scale guitar? 6 strings.


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