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Topic: String gauge for a full step pull on 1 and 7 |
Tom Campbell
From:
Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 6:25 pm |
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I want to raise my 1st string F# to G# and am not sure what gauge string to use. It is now a .013
I also want to raise my 7th string F# to G#. What would be the best gauge...it is currently .026
My neck scale is 25" so I am not sure if my current gauges will accommodate a full step raise.
I did some searching on this topic and found it to be a popular pull, but there is no mention as to what string gauges are used.
Thanks for any advice!
Last edited by Tom Campbell on 20 Jun 2014 6:49 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Les Cargill
From:
Oklahoma City, Ok, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 6:37 pm
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Might be worth trying this first:
http://hikkyz.net/misc/stringassembler/
Now that I say that, I don't know what acceptable ranges of tensions are, but a .011 @ G4 ( the high-risk 3rd string ) runs about 27.6 lbs so above that thar be demons. |
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Tom Campbell
From:
Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 6:51 pm
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| This post should be under Pedal Steel...how do I change it??? |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 10:38 pm
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Ask the mods to move it. I use a 13 and it goes to G# with ease. On MSA, Zum and Bud. I should think the standard. 026 should go on 7, but I don't do that.
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 21 Jun 2014 8:36 am
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How does the longer scale affect what string to use? I've never had a 25" scale guitar, so I don't know.
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Jonathan Cullifer
From:
Gallatin, TN
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Posted 21 Jun 2014 1:37 pm
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| Is it keyless? The changer pull shouldn't be an issue as long as the string can handle the tension. I run a .026 and it works fine. The pull is long but doable (I'm on a keyed guitar). |
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Tom Campbell
From:
Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2014 4:06 pm
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| It is a keyless changer...25' scale neck. I also have a keyless 24 1/4 scale neck. |
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 24 Jun 2014 5:20 am
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Hi Tom:
.012 on the first string and .024 on the 7th string on the 24-1/4 scale. Don't know about the 25" scale.
Lenny |
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Niels Andrews
From:
Salinas, California, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2014 10:51 am
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Try looking here under links at the top right hand corner of this page, then articles, the E9th Strings!
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Tom Campbell
From:
Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2014 11:01 am
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Thanks Niels.
Bob addresses the string gauge for long scale neck in his article. Appears a .012 works best for F# with 25" scale.
Very informative article. |
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Niels Andrews
From:
Salinas, California, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2014 5:42 pm
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Your Welcome, information like that reminds us why we make recurring donations. 
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