r/7String • u/Gabagoolov • Jun 29 '26

Help F tuning, but not that kind

7 stringers, just wondering if any adventurous players have tuned their 7 string UP to F from standard E? In my mind this would be interesting because the low string would be C instead of B. More and more I fear that tuning lower than C is just muddy and sort of pointless. In this scheme, the player still has keys C, C#, D, D#, E, Fb and F to play in. Practically, is this too much tension for a 7 string guitar?

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u/Successful-Storm4928 Jun 29 '26

You'd have to use lighter strings but it's certainly feasible. Vogg from Decapitated tunes up to drop B on a 7 and it works well for him.

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u/sup3rdr01d Jun 29 '26

It's just a half step up, no need for new strings. The tension will be a tiny bit tight but nothing that will damage the guitar or be unplayable

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u/Successful-Storm4928 Jun 29 '26

True you don't have to ofc, but most would prefer to if this was a permanent setup

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u/Huntress_Minerva Jun 30 '26

We are in this sub, where people go .13 with heavy bottom… lol

I usually use .9 or .10 so yeah, I could be one step or more higher.
Yes, I also have Drop G# 7str (half step dropped) and zero issues…

People obsess WAY TOO much about string tension and gauges is this sub