String Tension Super Thread (Got a string question? Post it here!)

[Xenos0176]

Just got an 8 string 27" scale neck want to tune it to G# on the top 7 strings with a lower D#, do i really need a 90 for that D# or can i get away with a thinner set?

 

[Winspear]

Just got an 8 string 27" scale neck want to tune it to G# on the top 7 strings with a lower D#, do i really need a 90 for that D# or can i get away with a thinner set?

In my opinion yes you do but it's up to you. A 90 is only as tight as about a 43 E..
What gauge on there now and in which pitch does it feel good to you? Then I can translate that to D#

 

[crg123]

I'm thinking about trying out some circle K strings for my 8 and my 6 string guitars. I was hoping someone could help me out since I know the string calculator only works for D'Addarios. I know nothing about ideal tension so do your magic haha

So I have a 27 Scale 8 string neck thru with a hipshot bridge and a inline headstock tuned to

F (down to D# rarely)
G# (up to A# rarely)
D#
G#
C#
F#
A#
D#

Basically 1/2 step Down with a Drop G# on the 7th string

Should I get an 85 for the 8th string? I currently have an 80 and a 62 for the two low strings.

My 6er is a 24.5" scale PRS tuned to Drop C. I should note I love the feel of large strings on a 6 String. Currently I have a 10-60 set on it and I'll occasionally tune down to Drop B.

Thanks guys!

 

[crg123]

Well I ended up getting impatience and really wanted to make sure that I could pull the trigger on the 20% off deal Circle K is having now. I asked Knuckle_head for some suggestions and I decided to try a variety of options

For my 8th string I bought a .082, a .086 and a .094 to test out different tunings and gauges. If I love the .094 I'll just stay in Drop D# and play everything accordingly. I feel that I'll probably end up switching to the .086 and if that too much tension I'll use the .082 eventually.

For the rest I bought .065 and a 10-45

For my 6 string I got a custom set .012, .016, .020, .028, .039, .059

Can't wait to test these badboys out!

It cost me like 28 bucks but considering I got so much and I saved 5.71 (shipping was 5.15) I think I got a deal

Lol the 94 is going to be so intense

 

[Xenos0176]

In my opinion yes you do but it's up to you. A 90 is only as tight as about a 43 E..
What gauge on there now and in which pitch does it feel good to you? Then I can translate that to D#

Thanks man,
there's a 72 on the low F#, and tuning it down to that note now seems too loose, it seems kinda thin at the F# but these are the stock strings that came with the guitar

 

[Winspear]

Absolutely yes it's too loose - at which pitch does it feel good to you?

 

[DanielC1996]

Okay so i have a 26.5 scale 7 which is strictly in Drop A i currently have a 70+52-10(skinny top heavy bottom) and was wondering how balanced that was the 70 feels a little light imo and im not sure as to get higher gauge strings or lighter strings sorry if this is confusing

 

[Winspear]

Yep a 75 would match the 54 better. A 70 is more like a 46 when tuned A-E

 

[Xenos0176]

Absolutely yes it's too loose - at which pitch does it feel good to you?

The F# is decent once i fixed my bridge for that string, if i tuned it up maybe a half step it'd feel good around that area

 

[Winspear]

Then I expect you'd like a 78

 

[Xenos0176]

Then I expect you'd like a 78

Do u think the 78 would hold a D# well?

 

[Winspear]

Do u think the 78 would hold a D# well?

Not at all - I suggested 78 for F# based on you saying you like the 72 in G.
You would need a 95 to get that tension in D#

 

[Xenos0176]

well shenanigans that's crazy

 

[Winspear]

well shenanigans that's crazy

I personally consider 27" good for F# at the very lowest..You can try a 90 on there and the tension should be just manageable but the tone will be a bit muddy.

 

[Xenos0176]

will do man, thanks

 

[Captain Butterscotch]

Would an 82 be okay for the low E1 on a 28.625" scale guitar? I have a feeling that the 90 I currently have is the source of some of the mud I've been trying to make go away.

 

[Winspear]

Would an 82 be okay for the low E1 on a 28.625" scale guitar? I have a feeling that the 90 I currently have is the source of some of the mud I've been trying to make go away.

It will be equivalent to a 40 an octave higher - if that's enough is up to you.
18.6lbs of tension - would be just alright for me Go for it

 

[chopeth]

Do you know what string gauge do I need to tune my 26,5 seven to standard A?

 

[Captain Butterscotch]

It will be equivalent to a 40 an octave higher - if that's enough is up to you.
18.6lbs of tension - would be just alright for me Go for it

Thank you, kind sir.

 

[DjentIsMyReligion]

Hi

I'm owner of a Ibanez RGD2127Z and I wanna play in Drop Ab.
I don't have any experience with 26.5 scale guitars and low tunings, so I ask you if you have an advice for me, which string gauge I should use.

.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046, .059

or maybe

.010, .013 .017, .030, .042, .052, .068

I would be glad if I would get an answer from you!

Many thanks from Switzerland!