Author Topic: Warpig Question! (Read 6725 times)

Johnny Mac · « **on:** August 17, 2005, 07:48:15 PM »

Hi Tim, how's things?

For a Warpig set guitar that would be intended for de-tuned stuff around C or C# with loads of evil bottom end thump which guitar shape would suit this sound best with a mahogony body and ebony finger board? Les Paul, Explorer or any other you can think of! Plus what gauge strings would work best in this set up?

Tim · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2005, 08:10:02 PM »

String gauge is the easy part, at least 11s, I use 10-52s which wqrk well for standard tuning through to serious drop tuning.
Body shape..........anything with a single cut will give more bottom end and sustain whereas a double cut design seems to emphasis the mid range more.
I can only take from experience and say LPs do it all the time for me(I've got Vees and Explorers too but they don't go low as well as a LP).

WITH FULL DISTORTION · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2005, 12:54:32 AM »

Hails Guys
What do you mean by Single cut and double cut?
double cut should be GIBSON LES PAUL DOUBLE CUTAWAY?
AND ONE cut should be Les paul STANDARD ETC?

So, a Jackson SOLOIST is considered to be a Double Cutaway?
Hails
J.P

HJM · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2005, 07:08:24 AM »

That's right.....and strat type guitars are offset double cut.

Underground_Player · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:19:18 PM »

Hi Johnny,

I'd recommend going all the way to 13s for C or C#. I used C constantly for about a year or so on a 25.5" scale guitar, strung it with Rotosound 13-56s and they still felt pretty slack, probably like 9s would do in E.

One thing that might limit your choice of gauge is the width of the bridge and nut slots; I used 13s with a Floyd so it wasn't a problem, but I think standard bridge/nut slots may be too small.

Tim · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2005, 07:41:34 PM »

When going up a string gauge you should always check you bridge saddles and nut are cut accordingly or the string won't be sitting down in the grove and may well slip out.

HJM · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:18:07 PM »

Quote from: Tim

When going up a string gauge you should always check you bridge saddles and nut are cut accordingly or the string won't be sitting down in the grove and may well slip out.

I managed to split a nut once with big strings.....I allways learn the hard way!

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2005, 05:44:07 AM »

Thanks for all you advise fellas! So It's going to be a Les Paul in Black then!! Cheers Tim!

Hayden, did you check out any of theose Edwards LP's on E-bay? I think I could be getting one for piggin'! There's just tonnes of bargains out there!

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2005, 05:51:23 AM »

Quote from: Underground_Player

Hi Johnny,

I'd recommend going all the way to 13s for C or C#. I used C constantly for about a year or so on a 25.5" scale guitar, strung it with Rotosound 13-56s and they still felt pretty slack, probably like 9s would do in E.

One thing that might limit your choice of gauge is the width of the bridge and nut slots; I used 13s with a Floyd so it wasn't a problem, but I think standard bridge/nut slots may be too small.

Thanks for that! :D 13's!! They sounds seriously big :twisted: :!: I've only ever played with 9's. I'm foaming at the mouth just thinking about the sound of this idea already!! I'll look into the nut/saddles thing when I next get down to Croyden to see the Forums 'Axe Pimp' Jonathon at Feline Guitars! I want this one to be the most low end chest thumping beast in the universe!

duffman18 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2005, 04:13:45 PM »

lol

I use 13-56 tuned to standard. They're not that big you know.

Ratrod · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2005, 04:45:23 PM »

I use 10's on the drop C tuned Mockingbird. The very same strings that came with the pickup.

I think something like an Explorer would sound huge with Warpigs. I think a flat top guitar would be best. I don't know why, just a hunch/feeling.

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:11:57 PM »

Quote from: Ratrod

I use 10's on the drop C tuned Mockingbird. The very same strings that came with the pickup.

I think something like an Explorer would sound huge with Warpigs. I think a flat top guitar would be best. I don't know why, just a hunch/feeling.

You will have to be more specific Ratrod! I'm intrigued but I need scientific proof :lol: :lol:

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:14:36 PM »

Quote from: WITH FULL DISTORTION

Hails Guys
What do you mean by Single cut and double cut?
double cut should be GIBSON LES PAUL DOUBLE CUTAWAY?
AND ONE cut should be Les paul STANDARD ETC?

So, a Jackson SOLOIST is considered to be a Double Cutaway?
Hails
J.P

The cutaway on the LP is at the bottom to give you access to the higher frets. So a Strat, your Soloist or my Charvel would be a double cutaway.

I think :?

WITH FULL DISTORTION · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:42:58 PM »

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Thank´ss

Miracle Man Matt · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2005, 10:39:42 AM »

I have a PRS style guitar that I made and I use 13-60's on it in standard tuning?