Wiz
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A#D#G#C#F#A#D# i use .10, .13, .17, .28, .38, .48, .60
any suggestions for more balanced heavy bottom?
What gauge would you folks recommend for the following two configurations?
- 6 string - Drop C tuning
- 7 string - Open C tuning a la Devin Townsend
Preferably something I can get right out of the box, although I realize that's most likely not going to happen for the 7 string.
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.
What gauge would you folks recommend for the following two configurations?
- 6 string - Drop C tuning
- 7 string - Open C tuning a la Devin Townsend
Preferably something I can get right out of the box, although I realize that's most likely not going to happen for the 7 string.
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?
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
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!
Yeah, it's not like you're tuning the .80 up to E.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.