Stringing for B-11th

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 25 Jan 2005 1:14 pm

Does string gauge make a difference when only changing the pitch of a string 1/2 tone? I think it does in some situations:

In a regular C-6th eight string set (on a 22&1/2" scale guitar) the G&E strings (4&5) were .024 and .030 respectively. Using this set for B-11th, I find substituting gauges, .026 for F# and .032 for D# seem to have better sounding intonation between these two strings and sound better with the tuning over all.

It's a small change, but the added tension on these two strings sounds better to me, for this tuning.

...any comments appreciated, Rick

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 25 Jan 2005 3:48 pm

Hey Rick; on a 22 1/2" scale, I would of certainly used at least a .026w for F# and .030w for the E. Actually I use a .030w and .034w for the F# and E; as that helps the sustain and intonation on a short scale> TREMENDOUSLY.
Ricky

Steve Pierce · Post by **Steve Pierce** » 25 Jan 2005 4:19 pm

Hey Ricky,

I'm glad to hear you say that. I always think my strings sound (and feel) too wimpy, but I play the guages that come with the set. They seem to be the same guages recomended on John Ely's site too.

What guages would you use for the the complete 8 string set on 22 1/2 for C6 and or A6? I'm interested putting something heavier on my Stringmaster, but I don't want to harm the tuners.

Thanks!

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Steve Pierce