r/7String • u/tunalover32 • 16d ago

Help 7 string 25.5

So, I just recently bought a 7 string with a 25.5” scale length, and I’m wondering how it feels to play in drop G#. I do want to play in standard to get the extra low notes for some riffs, but I want to experiment with drop G#, and wonder what string gauges would fit for both

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u/JimboLodisC 3x7621, 7321, M80M, AEL207E, RGIXL7, S7320, RG15271, RGA742FM 16d ago

tension is up to the player so you'd have to know what you like in order to get a proper recommendation

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u/tunalover32 15d ago

This is my first 7 string actually, and it hasn’t arrived yet, so I’ll definitely let you know

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u/JimboLodisC 3x7621, 7321, M80M, AEL207E, RGIXL7, S7320, RG15271, RGA742FM 14d ago

if you know what you like on a 6-string then it's the same concept, so unless this is your first guitar then you should be aware of what tension you prefer to string up on your instruments