Author Topic: String gauges - quick question (Read 6478 times)

MDV · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2007, 04:38:45 PM »

I use these for my drop C guitar

http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/Catalogue/ViewProduct.aspx?productId=669

BloodMountain · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:18:34 PM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
hmmmm my old man told me that my Razorback would only be able to resist the tension of 13s..... is this true?

also, noodleplugerina, can you tell me a little more about the Zakk Wylde stings..... what guage did you get them in, and how did they sound?

BM

I had the 70s in an Epiphone SG... Didn't get it set up or anything, just tuned straight to C and they were fine.

Very meaty, but you have to get used to the fact that the first 3 are pretty standard, and that the bass strings are thick as hell - Huge contrast to other strings.

Heard of people snapping their nuts (God that sounds funny) with the 70s though, so don't be too gung-ho.

Overall they're ace strings, although the only downside isn't neccesarily a downside - they're nothing like the other stuff on the market, so don't expect your guitar to be perfectly intonated or anything with them.

Also - If you have a locking trem - Be warned, might need extra springs if you want to put these on.

i won't have the problem of a snapping nut (!!!) because i have a locking nut so it should be fine.

i have a locking nut yes, and i don't really want to get new springs. should i get the .060s instead of the 70s?

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:36:57 PM »

Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN

Quote from: noodleplugerine
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
hmmmm my old man told me that my Razorback would only be able to resist the tension of 13s..... is this true?

also, noodleplugerina, can you tell me a little more about the Zakk Wylde stings..... what guage did you get them in, and how did they sound?

BM

I had the 70s in an Epiphone SG... Didn't get it set up or anything, just tuned straight to C and they were fine.

Very meaty, but you have to get used to the fact that the first 3 are pretty standard, and that the bass strings are thick as hell - Huge contrast to other strings.

Heard of people snapping their nuts (God that sounds funny) with the 70s though, so don't be too gung-ho.

Overall they're ace strings, although the only downside isn't neccesarily a downside - they're nothing like the other stuff on the market, so don't expect your guitar to be perfectly intonated or anything with them.

Also - If you have a locking trem - Be warned, might need extra springs if you want to put these on.

i won't have the problem of a snapping nut (!!!) because i have a locking nut so it should be fine.

i have a locking nut yes, and i don't really want to get new springs. should i get the .060s instead of the 70s?

Haven't tried them but I doubt they're any worse :P

MDV · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2007, 05:42:21 PM »

I use the 70s GHS set in one of my guitars: I havent had a problem with my nut, bar that I had to widen the groove, and the machine head didnt allow the 70 through, so I had to drill it out.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2007, 06:10:46 PM »

Quote from: MDV

I use the 70s GHS set in one of my guitars: I havent had a problem with my nut, bar that I had to widen the groove, and the machine head didnt allow the 70 through, so I had to drill it out.

heh, what a legend!!! a .70 on the low E is SERIOUSLY chunky. bet you move some air with that guitar .

:twisted:

BloodMountain · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2007, 07:27:54 PM »

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Quote from: MDV
I use the 70s GHS set in one of my guitars: I havent had a problem with my nut, bar that I had to widen the groove, and the machine head didnt allow the 70 through, so I had to drill it out.

heh, what a legend!!! a .70 on the low E is SERIOUSLY chunky. bet you move some air with that guitar .

:twisted:

1. if i used 70s would i have to widen the nut if the nut is locking?

2. if i used 70s would i need to get new springs for my floating trem (LFR)?

3. is i used 70s would i need to widen my machineheads?

4. would i still move air if i used 60s instead of 70s? :)

thanks, BM

MDV · « **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2007, 12:19:49 AM »

The only one of those I can answer with certaintly is:

4: You will move plenty of air with a 60. My 2 main guitars are 60, 43, 33, 19, 15, 11: They move plenty of air.

Theres a very good chance you'll have to drill the machine head, too. Less so with the 60, but some still need it (my Dean took it fine but the schaller lockings on my legra didnt: Bob was kind enough to sort it before I got my hands on it).

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heh, what a legend!!! a .70 on the low E is SERIOUSLY chunky. bet you move some air with that guitar .

:twisted:

:drink:
:twisted:

hermz · « **Reply #22 on:** February 08, 2007, 07:15:19 AM »

What scale length is your guitar man?

I'd recommend 12-54 for Drop C on a 25.5" scale, 13-56 on 24.75". It's really about what feels right to you though.

I play in C standard and use a 12-54 set with the 3rd changed to an unwound 18.

Some people like a really fat heavy E string, as is evident from the above posts :P

gorath23 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 08, 2007, 09:31:29 AM »

Sorta on topic, anyone recommend strings for D Standard? I bought 11's but they don't have enough tension, I'm probably looking for a 12-50/52 set, but Ernie Ball don't do them... :( I have a 25.5 inch scale Schecter Hellraiser btw. Thanks!

BloodMountain · « **Reply #24 on:** February 08, 2007, 09:43:07 PM »

so would i need to do anything to my guitar (apart from the truss rod and LFR realign) if i fitted the 10-60 set?

thanks, BM

PS... my scale length is 24.75 i think...

MDV · « **Reply #25 on:** February 08, 2007, 09:50:44 PM »

I cant definately answer you, these things vary, but probably not, no.

MDV · « **Reply #26 on:** February 08, 2007, 09:51:32 PM »

Quote from: gorath23

Sorta on topic, anyone recommend strings for D Standard? I bought 11's but they don't have enough tension, I'm probably looking for a 12-50/52 set, but Ernie Ball don't do them... :( I have a 25.5 inch scale Schecter Hellraiser btw. Thanks!

http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/Catalogue/ViewProduct.aspx?productId=669