Baritone tuning question.
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Deadmask
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i'm currently using an ibanez 7string, not baritone. tuned to the same thing, i think i have just lthb with a .54 g string i believe. it's decent, but gstring is pretty floppy.
Well generally, 27" scale doesn't make a HUGE difference in tension. Tune your current guitar up one note, and that's what the same strings will feel like on the baritone. If you find it's too tight, go down a gauge, otherwise stay where you are.
Definitely upgrade that 54 though. I'd use something in the 64-68 range myself.
Definitely upgrade that 54 though. I'd use something in the 64-68 range myself.
Deadmask
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cool, thanks for the help !
Naren
OldschoolGhettostyle
Yeah, it would be. I think 54 is too light for B (I use a 59 or 60 gauge for B) and G is 2 whole steps (4 half steps) below that. Personally I would use a 74 gauge for a G string. 54 would be fine for C, I think, but way too light for a G. Just for fun, I have tuned my baritone 7-string (27") down to G with a 59 gauge string, but it was way too floppy.
I would recommend increasing your string gauge by at least 12-14, but increasing it by 20-22 would probably be better.
I couldn't sleep so I made a little set for you 
PL a plain strings and NW are nickel wound D'Addarios.
Progressive tension up to 17 lbs, should be comfortable
PL a plain strings and NW are nickel wound D'Addarios.Progressive tension up to 17 lbs, should be comfortable
Stealthdjentstic
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I couldn't sleep so I made a little set for you
Progressive tension up to 17 lbs, should be comfortable
that man deserves some thanks
Deadmask
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lol yea that's for sure. thanks a ton ! i'll try those out !
is there a site i can buy/make a set like that ? cause where i live, they dont' have anythin over 54 in stock /;
nevermind i found a site. thanks a ton for all the help
is there a site i can buy/make a set like that ? cause where i live, they dont' have anythin over 54 in stock /;
nevermind i found a site. thanks a ton for all the help
Naren
OldschoolGhettostyle
Ishan, those are some pretty good string gauges there. 
Props. I was just guessing for my string gauges, but they were pretty damn close.
Hey, Deadmask, you said you found a site, so this info might be unnecessary, but JustStrings.com - Strings for guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and other musical instruments is a site that sells "just strings" and has the biggest selection of strings and gauges on the net and probably the cheapest prices. Check it out.
Props. I was just guessing for my string gauges, but they were pretty damn close.Hey, Deadmask, you said you found a site, so this info might be unnecessary, but JustStrings.com - Strings for guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and other musical instruments is a site that sells "just strings" and has the biggest selection of strings and gauges on the net and probably the cheapest prices. Check it out.
Deadmask
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yea, that's what i ended up finding thanks anyways tho
thanks anyways tho 
