Drop D vs Drop C
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DeadSkinSlayer3
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Re: Drop D vs Drop C
Neither. I prefer 7 string standard B, or C# standard.
Neither. I prefer 7 string standard B, or C# standard.
krankguitarist
Krankitupologist
Re: Drop D vs Drop C
7 string standard, standard, and sometimes drop-d.
7 string standard, standard, and sometimes drop-d.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Drop D vs Drop C
I agree with mastering standard tuning first, but no matter what alternate tuning you choose, don't forget to tweak the trussrod and re-intonate, because downtuning scrambles the intonation, making some chord voicings sour. Also, if you go up a string gauge, or two, the nut slots need to be re-cut, otherwise your strings won't sit right in the slots, and will probably bind, creating bad tuning issues.
I agree with mastering standard tuning first, but no matter what alternate tuning you choose, don't forget to tweak the trussrod and re-intonate, because downtuning scrambles the intonation, making some chord voicings sour. Also, if you go up a string gauge, or two, the nut slots need to be re-cut, otherwise your strings won't sit right in the slots, and will probably bind, creating bad tuning issues.
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DeadSkinSlayer3
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Re: Drop D vs Drop C
Hehe this is why 7 strings own all. Not only do you get a thickass neck (I have huge hands and love it), but you get all the versatility of B and E tunings, without having to change strings, or adjust anything.
Plus, EMG's best pickup is for 7 strings. The 707 is an 85 and 81 mixed, and got the good partsof both. They need to make one for 6 strings.
Gearjoneser said:
Hehe this is why 7 strings own all. Not only do you get a thickass neck (I have huge hands and love it), but you get all the versatility of B and E tunings, without having to change strings, or adjust anything.
Plus, EMG's best pickup is for 7 strings. The 707 is an 85 and 81 mixed, and got the good partsof both. They need to make one for 6 strings.
Johtosotku
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Re: Drop D vs Drop C
Neither. I play in standard E. If I had to choose from those two, I'd take the drop C one, though I'd rather play all D or all C to either of dropped tunings. I can't get good chords out of dropped tunings, they just don't work for my playing style.
Neither. I play in standard E. If I had to choose from those two, I'd take the drop C one, though I'd rather play all D or all C to either of dropped tunings. I can't get good chords out of dropped tunings, they just don't work for my playing style.
SpeedDemon
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Re: Drop D vs Drop C
Standard, and Dropped D mostly, although I do mess around in D and C tuning.
Standard, and Dropped D mostly, although I do mess around in D and C tuning.
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SeraphimTN
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I played in only standard for so long then in Seraphim all the stuff suddenly was written in drop D which for a very long time threw me off but I got used to it. I HATE going in any other tuning other than drop D and going to drop C just makes it sound like mush which I hate.
I played in only standard for so long then in Seraphim all the stuff suddenly was written in drop D which for a very long time threw me off but I got used to it. I HATE going in any other tuning other than drop D and going to drop C just makes it sound like mush which I hate.
MikeS
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Re: Drop D vs Drop C
Pardon the completely ignorant question, but by drop C are you referring to tuning the guitar down one entire step, then dropping the D to C, or are you referring to what Zakk Wylde often does, which is leaving all strings standard except for the 6th string, which gets tuned down to C? I can see why the latter might take a little time to adjust to, but there isn’t any difference in terms of mastering the fret board if the former is true.
Anyway, I’m typically only in standard or down ½, but there are times that I’ll go drop D from any standard tuning. I’ve dabbled in my first example of drop C tuning with my Ibanez, and got a pretty sweet vibe out of it, but it was a pretty far departure for me.
Pardon the completely ignorant question, but by drop C are you referring to tuning the guitar down one entire step, then dropping the D to C, or are you referring to what Zakk Wylde often does, which is leaving all strings standard except for the 6th string, which gets tuned down to C? I can see why the latter might take a little time to adjust to, but there isn’t any difference in terms of mastering the fret board if the former is true.
Anyway, I’m typically only in standard or down ½, but there are times that I’ll go drop D from any standard tuning. I’ve dabbled in my first example of drop C tuning with my Ibanez, and got a pretty sweet vibe out of it, but it was a pretty far departure for me.
Re: Drop D vs Drop C
I play a lot of metal and I prefer standard tuning. The drop tunings have a certain tone to them and are definately heavy as heck. But I think they should be used sparinginly, on a song or two, for effect and not as the norm. They loose their appeal to me when they're used all the time. I only really play in those tunings when the song I'm jamming to demands it.
That being said Drop D is probably easiest on your guitar and easiest to go back to standard with. You're just dropping you're low E to D and leaving everything else the same. Drop C will involve you dropping your whole guitar a whole step, then the low E another step to C. Which will involve some major re-configuring as Gearjoneser said.
I play a lot of metal and I prefer standard tuning. The drop tunings have a certain tone to them and are definately heavy as heck. But I think they should be used sparinginly, on a song or two, for effect and not as the norm. They loose their appeal to me when they're used all the time. I only really play in those tunings when the song I'm jamming to demands it.
That being said Drop D is probably easiest on your guitar and easiest to go back to standard with. You're just dropping you're low E to D and leaving everything else the same. Drop C will involve you dropping your whole guitar a whole step, then the low E another step to C. Which will involve some major re-configuring as Gearjoneser said.
Loserchief
SwingingIdiot
Re: Drop D vs Drop C
I as a black metal player i use mainly standard tuning(no need for downtuning) but for the heavier more death-influenced tracks i use c standard tuning(2 steps down)
I as a black metal player i use mainly standard tuning(no need for downtuning) but for the heavier more death-influenced tracks i use c standard tuning(2 steps down)
vinterland
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Re: Drop D vs Drop C
I normally just use standard but I also like tuning to D. Anything below that really doesn't do it for me. I like more punch and cut and less low grunt in my guitar tones.
I normally just use standard but I also like tuning to D. Anything below that really doesn't do it for me. I like more punch and cut and less low grunt in my guitar tones.
Robbiedbee
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Re: Drop D vs Drop C
I play standard mostly, with about 20% in dropped D. For a while, I used Eb, and hence sometimes dropped Db, but the harmonics sound that bit less sweet, which put me off. I really welcomed the change though.
I play standard mostly, with about 20% in dropped D. For a while, I used Eb, and hence sometimes dropped Db, but the harmonics sound that bit less sweet, which put me off. I really welcomed the change though.
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