I use D`addario EXL110 (.010-.046) on my both my 6 strings, standard EADGBE tuning. Thats on a Suhr Modern and a Suhr Pro C1.
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I use D`addario EXL110 (.010-.046) on my both my 6 strings, standard EADGBE tuning. Thats on a Suhr Modern and a Suhr Pro C1.
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potatohead
Well-Known Member
Use the same thing, and try a 68 for the low A. The low A string will be virtually the same tension as your low E (17.48 lbs vs 17.24 lbs). I use the same setup with that scale and tuning, but lighter high strings (9-12-16).
Just got my first 35" bass (a Peavey Cirrus 5 Bxp) and it came strung with 45-125 but I have no ideea with what strings.
I tune to drop Ab and I'm liking the tone and the tension on strings 2 through 5 , but the low Ab sounds like a broom stick (or a Korn song).
Ab = 125
Eb = 105
Ab = 85
Db = 65
F = 45
What gauge low Ab should I get to keep the tension consistent with the rest of the strings and still get a decent tone? (D'addario , can't get Circle K right now.)
Cheers.
I tune to drop Ab and I'm liking the tone and the tension on strings 2 through 5 , but the low Ab sounds like a broom stick (or a Korn song).
Ab = 125
Eb = 105
Ab = 85
Db = 65
F = 45
What gauge low Ab should I get to keep the tension consistent with the rest of the strings and still get a decent tone? (D'addario , can't get Circle K right now.)
Cheers.
Winspear
Winspear/Noisemother
You need at least the D'addario 145 on there but those strings sound like shit. The only other I'd suggest is the CK Drop tune 166 set, but I know LaBella make big strings to. Rotosound also have a drop tune set with something like a 170.
hi all
i had a break from playing guitar and im trying to get back to practicing and im in need of new strings
i use schecter c7 hellraiser (26,5) and i go from standard B to drop A tuning. drop A being the one i use more often. so far ive usually used DR 10-56 but after reading this thread for a while im getting paranoid about the strings. that 7th always felt little sloppy and i have trouble with fast picking on it. rest seems fine.
please advise me on gauge for that 7th or maybe whole set, im open to suggestions. I like Dr but im not sentimental if you guys think some other company is better im happy to try it out.
thank you,
hYpYz
i had a break from playing guitar and im trying to get back to practicing and im in need of new strings
i use schecter c7 hellraiser (26,5) and i go from standard B to drop A tuning. drop A being the one i use more often. so far ive usually used DR 10-56 but after reading this thread for a while im getting paranoid about the strings. that 7th always felt little sloppy and i have trouble with fast picking on it. rest seems fine.
please advise me on gauge for that 7th or maybe whole set, im open to suggestions. I like Dr but im not sentimental if you guys think some other company is better im happy to try it out.
thank you,
hYpYz
SP1N3SPL1TT3R
Well-Known Member
I'd go with a 59 or 60. I'm not a fan of Dean Markley strings, but they sell a couple sets of 10-60s. Or D'addario EXL110-7 10-59.
Winspear
Winspear/Noisemother
Anything under 60 is very floppy comparitively. I don't know the gauge of your E string but a 46 for example matches a 61 in B and a 67 in A.
Guitarguy77
Well-Known Member
I tried a new .074 and had no issue. Would an .080 be fine without damage. Would be able to drill the bridge hole And the hole on the machine head.
BIG ND SWEATY
Edgy
what will you be tuning the .080 to? you're most likely going to have to drill out the tuner and widen the nut.
BIG ND SWEATY
Edgy
by tosin tuning do you mean drop E (EBEADgbe) and separate sets for C/D/Ab? because theres no way a set for drop E is going to work with drop D
BIG ND SWEATY
Edgy
perhaps something like this for drop E if you want even tension across all the strings
B, .014" PL == 17.84
G, .018" PL == 18.58
D, .024" PL == 18.53
A,, .035" nw == 18.57
E,, .047" nw == 18.21
B,,, .062" nw == 18.15
E,,, .098" nw == 18.53
maybe something like this for drop Ab if you want to keep it like the set above:
_E .011" PL == 17.48
_B, .015" PL == 18.24
_G, .019" PL == 18.44
_D, .028" nw == 18.98
_A,, .037" nw == 18.32
_E,, .050" nw == 18.23
_A,,, .076 nw == 18.93
now are you wanting to do drop D/C on your 7 or on a different guitar with the same scale? feel free to PM me with the specifics of what you want
B, .014" PL == 17.84
G, .018" PL == 18.58
D, .024" PL == 18.53
A,, .035" nw == 18.57
E,, .047" nw == 18.21
B,,, .062" nw == 18.15
E,,, .098" nw == 18.53
maybe something like this for drop Ab if you want to keep it like the set above:
_E .011" PL == 17.48
_B, .015" PL == 18.24
_G, .019" PL == 18.44
_D, .028" nw == 18.98
_A,, .037" nw == 18.32
_E,, .050" nw == 18.23
_A,,, .076 nw == 18.93
now are you wanting to do drop D/C on your 7 or on a different guitar with the same scale? feel free to PM me with the specifics of what you want
Anyone care to give me some string advice for my Boden8, that has a 26.5 to 28 scale?
I'd like to have it tuned EBEADGBe and prefer strings a little heavier than 10's, no lighter if possible. Which string gauges should I go for? I'll be most likely buying from circle K.
I'd like to have it tuned EBEADGBe and prefer strings a little heavier than 10's, no lighter if possible. Which string gauges should I go for? I'll be most likely buying from circle K.
Winspear
Winspear/Noisemother
Heavier than 10s on 26.5, or 25.5?
11s will be a ton heavier than 10s and CK don't do 10.5s, so either way I'd say 10's.
10
13
17
25
33
45
59
86
The feeling of 10's on a 25.5. The guitar I have now is a 26.5-28 multiscale.
I'm a little worried about the 86, apparently the hardware on this guitar only supports up to an 80... I'll ask around.
Thank you very much for your help!
Winspear
Winspear/Noisemother
Well perfect - the 10 on 26.5 will be heavier than that but lighter than an 11 on 25.5 
Yes it's incredibly commonplace for extended range players to drill their hardware (or unwind the strings but that's annoying and drilling is very easy).
I almost suggested a 90, I certainly wouldn't go below 86 or 82 - the 86 gives 19.5lbs of tension which is about the same as a 48 E at 25.5@. If you like 44 or so then maybe you'd be happy with the 82. The 79 they do will be too loose in my opinion.*
*Worth noting most people seem to be happy with a comparitively floppy low string for some reason, equivalent of 40 or so in E - so make of this what you will. I like even tension and am constantly trying to convince others to try the same
Yes it's incredibly commonplace for extended range players to drill their hardware (or unwind the strings but that's annoying and drilling is very easy).
I almost suggested a 90, I certainly wouldn't go below 86 or 82 - the 86 gives 19.5lbs of tension which is about the same as a 48 E at 25.5@. If you like 44 or so then maybe you'd be happy with the 82. The 79 they do will be too loose in my opinion.*
*Worth noting most people seem to be happy with a comparitively floppy low string for some reason, equivalent of 40 or so in E - so make of this what you will. I like even tension and am constantly trying to convince others to try the same
