What string gauge should I use for drop B?
Guitar Strings
| Tuning | Fender Scale (25.5″) | Gibson Scale (24 3/4″) |
|---|---|---|
| C Standard | 12-56 (regular tension) | 12-56 (normal tension) |
| 11-54 (loose feel) | ||
| Drop C | 11-54 +56 (normal tension) | 12-56 (normal tension) |
| Drop B | 11, 15, 20, 36, 48, 60 | 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 60 |
Can you tune a 7-string guitar to drop B?
Normally we think of the 7th string as being an extra lower string, but this tuning essentially is giving you an extra high string, since your bottom 6 are the same as drop B. To do it another way, keep drop B tuning on the top 6, and use your lowest string to be F# or G#.
What is the extra string on a 7 string guitar?
B-E-A-D-G-B-E
The most common tuning for a seven-string guitar is (low to high) B-E-A-D-G-B-E, and for an eight-string it’s usually the same but with the addition of the lowest string tuned to F#.
What gauge strings does Jimmy Page use?
Jimmy Page used Ernie Ball Super Slinky electric guitar strings. The sizes are . 009s – . 042s.
What is the ideal string gauge for Drop B tuning?
Re: What is the ideal string gauge for drop B tuning? On a 24.75 inch scale guitar, 60 for the low B string (6th string), 46 for the E (5 string) and 36 for the A (4th string). Top three strings, guess it depends on how much you bend and stuff
Do I need a heavier gauge on the six-string?
From looking at this, it seems obvious that a heavier gauge is going to be needed on the six string. The question ultimately is how heavy of a gauge is it appropriate to put down on that six string in order to balance everything out.
What is a drop tune set on an electric guitar?
Every gauge set of electric guitar strings on our site for our six-string electrics has one gauge option that is a drop tune set. For our 10s, it’s just like this except we have a 13 and a half on that B string.
What size guitar strings for low-E strings?
Using the Beefy Slinky set with a 56 swapped out for the low-E (or even a 60!) feels fantastic. A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more “oomph” to the low end.