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Old 05-22-2008, 07:24 PM
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Best Gauge Strings for tuning UP

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Hey all,

I am looking for the best guage strings for tuning UP to CGCF,
currently I have a:

125 B string tuned to C (which is fine); a
A string tuned down to G (which is horid); a
D string tuned down to C (which is also horid); a
G string tuned down to F (whichh too is horid) & a
C string tuned down to Ab (which is fine).

So obviously I am only looking for 3 new strings, preferably an E,A,D & G of a lower gauge so I can tune up (I don't want the strings horribly tight, just not as floppy as they currently are (which is VERY floppy).

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks, Simon
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Old 05-22-2008, 07:29 PM
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I can't help you with the gauges, but what is the size of your scale? It changes the tension.
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Old 05-22-2008, 07:50 PM
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It is a 34' scale neck.
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Old 05-22-2008, 08:41 PM
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I see...I'd say use the lighter you can find, something like 40 or 35. It is way too much steps up.
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Old 05-22-2008, 10:09 PM
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Cool, thanks guys - I will have a look around.
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