String gauge for Drop A# 6-string

[SomeGuyChi]

No im just playin I did read the link and understand I misinterpreted your version of climate.

However, I still think modern rock is a bunch of talentless bandwagon whores if you wish to continue

What do you listen to? Let me know so I can rattle off a huge list of bands in that particular genre/time period that are unoriginal. To say "modern rock" is full of talentless whores is really short-changing 20 years worth of excellent musicians. In fact, it really very rare that there's a working musician in any genre who isn't more-than-competent, and all you're doing is showing your closed-minded bullshit once again. It's ok not to be a fan of a style of music, nothing wrong with that at all. I'm really not a fan of jazz, but fuck, I can respect the HELL out of those guys. I don't dig Led Zep, but once again, mad respect. And before you say something to the effect of "there's nothing to respect about modern rock musicians," I'll just give you a pre-emptive "kindly go fuck yourself."

I know that this is basically like having a conversation with a mentally-challenged rock, but I figured I'd give it another shot.

 

[maddnotez]

No im just playin I did read the link and understand I misinterpreted your version of climate.

However, I still think modern rock is a bunch of talentless bandwagon whores if you wish to continue

What do you listen to? Let me know so I can rattle off a huge list of bands in that particular genre/time period that are unoriginal. To say "modern rock" is full of talentless whores is really short-changing 20 years worth of excellent musicians. In fact, it really very rare that there's a working musician in any genre who isn't more-than-competent, and all you're doing is showing your closed-minded bullshit once again. It's ok not to be a fan of a style of music, nothing wrong with that at all. I'm really not a fan of jazz, but fuck, I can respect the HELL out of those guys. I don't dig Led Zep, but once again, mad respect. And before you say something to the effect of "there's nothing to respect about modern rock musicians," I'll just give you a pre-emptive "kindly go fuck yourself."

I know that this is basically like having a conversation with a mentally-challenged rock, but I figured I'd give it another shot.

Lol well thanks for the opportunity.

Modern Rock? Not much talent imo. Obviously im biased and don't search for anything good in that genre.

Its mediocre guitar playing at best. 3 Chord catchy to the masses nonsense.

I listen to various types of metal. Yes I know theres thousands of horrible metal bands, I see them every weekend.

But have only heard very few modern rock bands that can play.

And i am sorry anonymous princess the good metal guys will shred your ass of in every aspect of playing and likewise to the few ok modern rock bands.

The only thing that can touch these guys is classical music from hundreds of years ago.

You obviously wont agree but I find it funny how music just keeps getting dumber and dumber as time progresses. You would think it would be the opposite.

 

[Heritage Softail]

Now kids stop fighting....

I am ignorant on this topic. So...

Is there a reason you don't use a baritone for real low stuff? If the thing is tuned way down and the strings are large diameter, what is the difference? Not trying to argue a side, I just was thinking about getting a baritone for lower things, it seems kinda convenient and already set up right.

 

[madrigal77]

Anything below C sounds like shit anyway.

 

[EOT]

Anything below C sounds like shit anyway.

 

[maddnotez]

Anything below C sounds like shit anyway.

Most of the time definitely.

Especially when its a band who only does the low string chug the whole time.

However this tuning I find amazing for metal if you know what your doing :

b f# b e g# c#

 

[moltenmetalburn]

Although I highly admire your cute little color coded text I really dont give a fuck about your scientific bullshit opinions.

Scientific opinion? Science is fact.

I like the part about comparing a bass to a guitar the most seeing as how they are completely different.

Actually no, they are not different just because you say so. In fact other than scale length,string gauge and octave tuned they are exactly the same system. If you have some other argument, then please make it. How are they completely different?

You act like your trying to help someone but bash other peoples opinions and act like no one else could possibly be right besides you.

I did not bash your opinion. I asked a question of you.


What makes you say this?

"For instance for the strings I posted above , the heavy .70 for his A string is calculated by the unit weight of the string I used my brand , the frequency of the note in the octave you're tuning to , and the desired tension. Those sets have every string at the same normal tension on a standard tuned guitar with lighter strings.

If you choose the string set based on tension instead of gauge then you get the tension you want not some arbitrary value.

I use sets that return my guitar to normal tensions at whatever tuning I'm using at the time. Sounds better this way,but yes you gotta earn it and play them."

Your response was :

Reason 1: I like my hands

Reason 2: The buzz is probably from his neck relief/bow



My interpretation was that op wants to get rid of his buzz...So adjust your neck was my suggestion, what is wrong with that? Get off your high horse.

Fine. Good idea; maybe it is just his action. I never said anything was wrong with that. What high horse? Have you placed me upon one? I have made no comments about your neck adjustment suggestion period.


You did give me something to ponder (tension) so thanks for that however I would probably value your opinions more if you were a pro player and not a pro tech.

You are welcome. Interesting point of view. My pro guitar players clients hire me because they don't know their own gear, they spend their time playing. They value my opinion enough to pay me for it even though they are at the pinnacle of success. I guess its good to know you don't value my opinion, ill make sure never to work for you.


You can type as sophistacated as you want and I still wont give a shit, I am more of a get to the damn point kind of person.

I do not "type sophisticated", this is common conversational English and happens to be the way I speak. I also get right to the point.

 

[maddnotez]

I personally think that .64 way too thick for any tuning. I dont know much about tension but still thats a string for a bass guitar.

What makes you say this?

For instance for the strings I posted above , the heavy .70 for his A string is calculated by the unit weight of the string I used my brand , the frequency of the note in the octave you're tuning to , and the desired tension. Those sets have every string at the same normal tension on a standard tuned guitar with lighter strings.

If you choose the string set based on tension instead of gauge then you get the tension you want not some arbitrary value.

I use sets that return my guitar to normal tensions at whatever tuning I'm using at the time. Sounds better this way,but yes you gotta earn it and play them.

Reason 1: I like my hands

Reason 2: The buzz is probably from his neck relief/bow

Your number 2 has nothing to do with your quoted text.

As for number 1, i see; nothing then...

I've been playing huge strings for a long time the hands argument is nothing more than an excuse for not practicing on heavy strings. We adapt as humans easily.

If you practice on heavy strings you'll play heavy strings. Also every bassist I've played with still has functioning hands. My bass guitar has a .130 on it, though ill be going up to .136 soon, hands still fine.

You did however admit you know nothing about tension yet have a biased opinion on its application.

It's note frequency that separates bass from guitar, nothing more.

A guitar tuned to e standard with traditionally guages strings on it has approximately 18 to 19 lbs tension per string. My .70 choice for dropped A is exactly that 19 lbs. so that is even larger than your .64 yet is not " too thick for any tuning" in fact it is exactly perfect for this tuning.

Forget antiquated string sets , just because its all you know doesnt make it the best choice.

Choose the guage based on desired string tension and what you get is an articulate sounding guitar at ANY tuning. No baritone required though a baritone or custom scale guitar IS the answer for the guy not willing to play very large strings.

I choose to go further and use strings that have the same tension across the neck, it's a very comfortable feel that requires less technique modification per string. Also known as balanced.


Don't dismiss non traditional string guages, they are the future of guitar as the science catches up and the "vintage" naysayers die off.

And this is where your high horse nonsense started for the record. Stop twisting your shit around you fucking loser.

 

[maddnotez]

Ok this one I deleted, it crossed the line edit lol.

If you cannot see your arrogance above then idk what to tell you bud. Im done with this conversation.

 

[moltenmetalburn]

I personally think that .64 way too thick for any tuning. I dont know much about tension but still thats a string for a bass guitar.

What makes you say this?

For instance for the strings I posted above , the heavy .70 for his A string is calculated by the unit weight of the string I used my brand , the frequency of the note in the octave you're tuning to , and the desired tension. Those sets have every string at the same normal tension on a standard tuned guitar with lighter strings.

If you choose the string set based on tension instead of gauge then you get the tension you want not some arbitrary value.

I use sets that return my guitar to normal tensions at whatever tuning I'm using at the time. Sounds better this way,but yes you gotta earn it and play them.

Reason 1: I like my hands

Reason 2: The buzz is probably from his neck relief/bow

Your number 2 has nothing to do with your quoted text.

As for number 1, i see; nothing then...

I've been playing huge strings for a long time the hands argument is nothing more than an excuse for not practicing on heavy strings. We adapt as humans easily.

If you practice on heavy strings you'll play heavy strings. Also every bassist I've played with still has functioning hands. My bass guitar has a .130 on it, though ill be going up to .136 soon, hands still fine.

You did however admit you know nothing about tension yet have a biased opinion on its application.

It's note frequency that separates bass from guitar, nothing more.

A guitar tuned to e standard with traditionally guages strings on it has approximately 18 to 19 lbs tension per string. My .70 choice for dropped A is exactly that 19 lbs. so that is even larger than your .64 yet is not " too thick for any tuning" in fact it is exactly perfect for this tuning.

Forget antiquated string sets , just because its all you know doesnt make it the best choice.

Choose the guage based on desired string tension and what you get is an articulate sounding guitar at ANY tuning. No baritone required though a baritone or custom scale guitar IS the answer for the guy not willing to play very large strings.

I choose to go further and use strings that have the same tension across the neck, it's a very comfortable feel that requires less technique modification per string. Also known as balanced.


Don't dismiss non traditional string guages, they are the future of guitar as the science catches up and the "vintage" naysayers die off.

And this is where your high horse nonsense started for the record. Stop twisting your shit around you fucking loser.

I have twisted nothing around, even gone so far as to cite examples.

You live In a world of fabricated reality.

I win at life. I have a dream job, dream house, dream fiancée, dream gear...

You amount to nothing. You hurl insults at that you do not understand. It's not my fault you are uneducated, and as an adult, now it is yours.

The greatest thing about this forum is the foe button. I press it and viola it's as if you never existed on this forum when I visit.

Poof you're gone.