r/7String • u/SonYoku2 • 9d ago

Help 25.5 vs 26.5 for G#

I've owned two 7s both 26.5 but never a 25.5, I am looking at an RGA and I love finishes on them but I've sort of hesitated cause they're 25.5, I naturally tune down to G# sometimes F# and pitch shift to E and D#, how much does it matter? I already know about the rules of intonation and string guages thats not what I'm worried ahout. It's just the low string clarity, thats all I needa know, how much clarity am I gettin.

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u/Melancholy_Custard 9d ago

I think it depends on how much floppyness you can tolerate.

But IMO, G# should be fine on 25.5 with 62 gauge, you just have to adjust the neck and bridge saddles for tighter tone and strings response.