So i am currently running d'addario 12-60s in drop C... i like them, but i find them to a be a tiny bit heavy, more so on the high strings, the low strings are pretty good... I will be downtuning to Drop A soon, and i want some string that will last a good long time... and that sound nice and bright and clear for metal... naturally, ive been recommended cleartone ALOT. Just wondering which set i should go with... i figured the 13-70 would be good on the higher strings, make a bit easier to bend... oh and another thing, my guitar is a short scale guitar (24.75)
Strings for Drop A? 13-70 cleartones?
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allbutromeo
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Re: Strings for Drop A? 13-70 cleartones?
Maybe just get one of these
http://www.fender.com/basses/other/pawn-shop-bass-vi/product-0143700.html
joking aside, 24 3/4 scale usually doesn't handle tuning that low very well but the strings you mentioned might be able to handle it
Maybe just get one of these
http://www.fender.com/basses/other/pawn-shop-bass-vi/product-0143700.html
joking aside, 24 3/4 scale usually doesn't handle tuning that low very well but the strings you mentioned might be able to handle it
El Supremo
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Re: Strings for Drop A? 13-70 cleartones?
I've played in B standard with 13-56 Daddarios on a V. You should be alright as far as string gauge goes.
I've played in B standard with 13-56 Daddarios on a V. You should be alright as far as string gauge goes.
Ptolemaeus
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Re: Strings for Drop A? 13-70 cleartones?
I'm assuming you mean the Monster series? I think those strings are a joke. Those sets run way too heavy for the tuning on the package, unless you're using a 24 3/4 scale. Also, the thick core they use make them even stiffer than a regular string of the same gauge and make the tone from them not crunchy or tight. At least to my ears. I didn't like them.
I'm assuming you mean the Monster series? I think those strings are a joke. Those sets run way too heavy for the tuning on the package, unless you're using a 24 3/4 scale. Also, the thick core they use make them even stiffer than a regular string of the same gauge and make the tone from them not crunchy or tight. At least to my ears. I didn't like them.
King IzzO)))
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Re: Strings for Drop A? 13-70 cleartones?
Yeah, that's excessive. Look into La Bella HRS, the drop six sets have goofy gauges, but the seven string sets are nice. HRS-72 and HRS-73 are what you're looking for.
D'Addario has 13-62 and 14-68 sets that aren't bad, and either will work fine for that tuning, but the La Bellas are nicer strings.
Nearly everything else I've found either has stupid gauges (DR DDT) or just sucks.
Your guitar will need nut work and a truss rod adjustment.
And Ace, **** off.
Here's a link that you might find helpful: http://atomiumamps.tumblr.com/post/69001614337/guitar-setups-making-low-tunings-work-in-short
Yeah, that's excessive. Look into La Bella HRS, the drop six sets have goofy gauges, but the seven string sets are nice. HRS-72 and HRS-73 are what you're looking for.
D'Addario has 13-62 and 14-68 sets that aren't bad, and either will work fine for that tuning, but the La Bellas are nicer strings.
Nearly everything else I've found either has stupid gauges (DR DDT) or just sucks.
Your guitar will need nut work and a truss rod adjustment.
And Ace, **** off.
Here's a link that you might find helpful: http://atomiumamps.tumblr.com/post/69001614337/guitar-setups-making-low-tunings-work-in-short
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