7string strings on 6string guitar

[Albrecht Smuten]

I've had an interesting conversation with my bass player over putting 7string strings on 6string guitar, leaving out the high E. Would the pickups work right? Isn't there a tension issue? He said he once put 5string strings on 4string bass and it worked fine...

 

[garrett]

It shouldn't be a problem. A friend of mine used to do this years ago before the baritone string sets became popular. I think a baritone set or single strings would be more economical now. I'm assuming you want to tune it B to B?

I'm sure the truss rod can handle it, though it may need tweaking. You'll need a new nut or to widen the slots of the existing one.

 

[Albrecht Smuten]

You'll need a new nut or to widen the slots of the existing one.

Ha! Didn't think of that

I'm assuming you want to tune it B to B?

I'm planning ADADGB... so pickups really aren't an issue?

 

[garrett]

I'm planning ADADGB... so pickups really aren't an issue?

Nah, there's nothing special needed there. Tone might get muddy depending on the pickups and your effects and amp rig, though.

 

[Albrecht Smuten]

Nah, there's nothing special needed there. Tone might get muddy depending on the pickups and your effects and amp rig, though.

Ok, thanks a lot

 

[thieves&foxes]

Try heavy core strings, they work. I play C standard quite often (and drop A#) and they sound fantastic.

 

[Albrecht Smuten]

Try heavy core strings, they work. I play C standard quite often (and drop A#) and they sound fantastic.

I'll try those baritone strings. The lowest string is as heavy as the lowest in 8-string set :evil:

 

[jfb]

Chug chug.

 

[themike]

Id suggest having it set up by a proper tech - it's worth it. When you're changing the guage and tuning that drastically there are a lot of little things that should be done during the adjustment.

Plus, when you get it back it'll play and sound like butter!

 

[Albrecht Smuten]

Id suggest having it set up by a proper tech - it's worth it. When you're changing the guage and tuning that drastically there are a lot of little things that should be done during the adjustment.

Plus, when you get it back it'll play and sound like butter!

Reasonable enough, I will do that, thank you.

Chug chug.

Damn right! :rock: