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Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - ExplorersRock - 07-12-2014

Hi Guys,

I have an Agile 7-String that is a 27" Scale and has a reverse headstock. My Low-B and Low-E strings are too short making string changes very difficult. So far, Ernie Ball and GHS have a big FAIL going on. DR has the length by just a touch. My only solution thus far is to possible change the tuning machines to locking ones. But the Grovers it came with work fine, so I'd rather not. Anyone know of a brand and/or string set that will solve this?

I usually play .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046, .060

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - CTN - 07-12-2014

(07-12-2014, 03:11 AM)ExplorersRock Wrote: Hi Guys,

I have an Agile 7-String that is a 27" Scale and has a reverse headstock. My Low-B and Low-E strings are too short making string changes very difficult. So far, Ernie Ball and GHS have a big FAIL going on. DR has the length by just a touch. My only solution thus far is to possible change the tuning machines to locking ones. But the Grovers it came with work fine, so I'd rather not. Anyone know of a brand and/or string set that will solve this?

I usually play .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046, .060

Are you getting normal sets of strings and picking up individuals of the other gauges you need or are you getting baritone strings?

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - lreese - 07-12-2014

Would GHS have enough length to do the Martin lock technique? That should wind up with 1 turn give or take on the post. Could possibly be less on that 7th string.

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - ExplorersRock - 07-12-2014

(07-12-2014, 06:08 AM)CTN Wrote: Are you getting normal sets of strings and picking up individuals of the other gauges you need or are you getting baritone strings?

I've been grabbing a normal set of 9-46 and then buying an individual 60.
(07-12-2014, 07:02 AM)lreese Wrote: Would GHS have enough length to do the Martin lock technique? That should wind up with 1 turn give or take on the post. Could possibly be less on that 7th string.

Sadly, GHS strings can't get me one wind on .060 or .046.

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - CTN - 07-12-2014

Lol. Buy baritone strings. They are longer to accommodate the longer scale length :)

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - lreese - 07-12-2014

Barry tone strings!

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Seems to be cheaper just to replace the tuners in the long run.

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - DreX - 07-15-2014

I have started winding my own strings out of pubic hairs I find in the shower drain. I keep my body shaved so the are most likely my mother's. I have been getting incredibly clear tones and tuning stability with my homemade strings. The only downside is my guitars now smell like catfish that have been left in the Alabama sun for 3 days.

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - Big Flannel - 07-15-2014

I like our DreX a hell of a lot better than Evan's.

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - LesStrat - 07-15-2014

Ours is actually entertaining.

RE: Need Help Solving a String Length Problem! - beaubrummels - 07-16-2014

While I'm very entertained, I think ours is a bit too intelligent, which makes him unauthentic. Maybe it's the lack of penis facials he indulges in affecting his post quality.