Wiz
Well-Known Member
Definitely the best site out there.
String Tension Super Thread (Got a string question? Post it here!)
- Thread starter MaxOfMetal
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links like Ebay, Amazon, and others.
Definitely the best site out there.
This site may earn a commission from merchant links like Ebay, Amazon, and others.
SenorDingDong
Smeller of Smells
- Joined
- Jan 12, 2011
- Messages
- 3,853
- Reaction score
- 1,014
A#D#G#C#F#A#D# i use .10, .13, .17, .28, .38, .48, .60
any suggestions for more balanced heavy bottom? I've seen Dean Markley make a .10, .13, .17, .30, .42, .52, .60
would that be a bit more balanced?
Most 7 string sets seems like the company just picked random strings sizes out of a bag and stuck them in a set.
any suggestions for more balanced heavy bottom? I've seen Dean Markley make a .10, .13, .17, .30, .42, .52, .60
would that be a bit more balanced?
Most 7 string sets seems like the company just picked random strings sizes out of a bag and stuck them in a set.
MTech
Banned
Drop C - 12-60 D'addario Heavy set
7 String Open C - 12-60 D'addario Heavy set + .080 D'addario.
Those will be well balanced and have perfect average (e.g. 10-46 in standard) tension for these tunings.
www.juststrings.com
www.stringsdirect.co.uk
Sounds like a great set, apart from the .060 on the bottom. Swap it for a .064 and it will be perfectly balanced.
I would agree, the people who put these sets together have no idea about string tension at all. Especially considering they work for string brands
potatohead
Well-Known Member
. Daddario also makes a 11-14-19-32-44-56, but I hate D'addarios 
.
ghostred7
Banned
Bb-Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb is what I tune. Per Wiki, Loomis uses Ernie Ball gauge 9-46 (guessing the Hybrid Slinky set: 46-35-26-16-11-9)+66.
This seem like a balanced enough setup? On my Les Paul, i use: 010 .013 .017 .030 .042 .052 (Slinky Top, Heavy Bottom). Would the .066 still be a good fit with this set? Should I persue the hybrids and .066?
This seem like a balanced enough setup? On my Les Paul, i use: 010 .013 .017 .030 .042 .052 (Slinky Top, Heavy Bottom). Would the .066 still be a good fit with this set? Should I persue the hybrids and .066?
For the 10-52 set, get a .070. A 70 balances perfectly with a 52.
Also, 66 is too much for a 9-46 set. 64 would be a progressive tension balance and 62 would balance evenly. .066 balances exactly with a .050.
Wiz
Well-Known Member
It's really cool that they have a pack specifically for drop C!!! Just ordered, hope I like it
Did a bit of googling and apparently Devin uses 10-56 + a 70 for the lowest string, if that's too weak I'll try your suggestion!
potatohead
Well-Known Member
It's really cool that they have a pack specifically for drop C!!! Just ordered, hope I like it
Did a bit of googling and apparently Devin uses 10-56 + a 70 for the lowest string, if that's too weak I'll try your suggestion!
This is why tunings are super confusing for most people, companies can't even label things correctly. They aren't a drop C set, they're a C std set. In drop C the low C is going to be a bit looser than ideal.
Look at the tuning of each string, it's C std - http://store.daddario.com/category/339134/EXL148_Extra_Heavy_12-60
aermetikvm
Member
Ok. I own an Ibanez Apex2. Two days ago i bought a 0.80 bass string to go down to standard 8 string tuning. I am preety satisfied with the 0.80 it sounds awesome but i dont know that much about tension affecting the neck. the guitar was factory set to 0.10 - 0.60 strings. Is that 0.80 string too much? I am very afraid to not mess up my neck. I really dont want to destroy my guitar. How much time does it take for a neck to bend under that string tension?
i just wanna know if this is safe or if I have to remove that string .
i just wanna know if this is safe or if I have to remove that string .
espman
Is beardless....
It'll be fine, there will definatly be a trussrod/intonation adjustment in your future, but it won't hurt the neck whatsoever.
Bigfan
sixstringer
Guitar necks are designed to withstand the force from the strings. I don't really think a neck has ever broken because of string-tension. If you're tuning to F# standard or somewhere around there, then there shouldn't really be much of an issue.
aermetikvm
Member
ok thanks for the answers. i was thinking that 7 string necks have a limit of tension handling or something cause an 0.80 bass string is a pretty solid thing. yeah i tune to F so i think i can happily do my thing now . i'm relieved now
Bigfan
sixstringer
Remember, strings will break long before the neck will.
Marty Siggery
siggeryguitars
I've fitted a .100 to the 9 string I've built and fit .080's and .090's to my 8 string guitars. At most the truss rod needs a tweak and that's it. Some of my necks are scarf joint and there has never been an issue. Remember that a bass neck that can take .130's is no different in construction to a guitar neck, so there will never be an issue with what you are doing 
scherzo1928
has wood for you
The tension of a .80 tuned to F at 25.5 is pretty much the same as that of the rest of the strings. You might still need to do a bit of truss rod adjustment though.
Besides, you wouldnt believe just how strong guitar necks are.
Besides, you wouldnt believe just how strong guitar necks are.
edsped
Well-Known Member
Yeah, it's not like you're tuning the .80 up to E.
severussnape
Well-Known Member
Guys I just got one of the agile multiscale 8's, 25.5-27 fan.
Any ideas on gauges and brands for tuning it low A to high G?
Any ideas on gauges and brands for tuning it low A to high G?
4815162342
Active Member
Ordered a Agile Septor 828. What D'Addarios should I put on it? I'm thinking 10-59 + ?
Does Elixir have any 8 string options or at least singles?
Does Elixir have any 8 string options or at least singles?
