IMO, for down-tuning, the longer the scale the better. I'd try any baritone scale such as that Ibanez Mike Mushock (sp?) sig model - it's built especially for low tunings.
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IMO, for down-tuning, the longer the scale the better. I'd try any baritone scale such as that Ibanez Mike Mushock (sp?) sig model - it's built especially for low tunings.
From my experiences with extended-scales I'm sure the MMM1 used in drop-C would have the opposite effect - much less rumbly or bass-heavy than a regular 25.5" scale guitar in the same tuning. The longer scale would go better with slightly thinner strings which better preserves the higher frequency parts of the sound. Longer scales naturally sound clearer for the low notes.I think for drop C the MMM1 would be a little too bassy. For lower tunings it's amazing, though. Just my opinion, however...it may work out fine.
or they fall off your leg when you sit down, have shitty fret access and weigh 14 pounds
From my experiences with extended-scales I'm sure the MMM1 used in drop-C would have the opposite effect - much less rumbly or bass-heavy than a regular 25.5" scale guitar in the same tuning. The longer scale would go better with slightly thinner strings which better preserves the higher frequency parts of the sound. Longer scales naturally sound clearer for the low notes.
The two guitars I've been downtuning are a BC Rich NJ Beast with 9's and a Les Paul Special 2 with 10's. Neither of them are great guitars but they're all I have as of late.
I dont know why its such an issue. Any quality built instrument from any company will meet your standards of staying in tune and playing well, regardless of what you tune it to.
'Tis the truth....I can downtune a Fender Strat to drop C with the right strings and it will sound kick ass...In fact, there's a band here in WA called Severus...their lead player uses a Fender strat H-S-S config. with passive pickups. They play in drop C and that guy has KILLER tone!
Check em out on Myspace some time, you'll see what I mean.