If i were to play really low tunings

[CosmosHara]

For example, Drop B or Drop A.

Lets say i don't change the guage of my strings, will it be an issue if i don't adjust the truss rod? Since i assume the tension from standard tuning is lower.

 

[Suislide]

the strings are gonna flap around and fret buzz a plenty..

 

[widdly]

and it wont stay in tune or play in tune

 

[CosmosHara]

So to prevent flapping and in order to play it in tune.

I must change guage and adjust my truss rod?

 

[kenetix]

So to prevent flapping and in order to play it in tune.

I must change guage and adjust my truss rod?

Is it a fixed bridge? maybe adjusting the bridge saddle might help.... otherwise i guess you'll prolly need to bend the neck or change the gauge of the string. I doubt it'll affect much for drop D tho..... unless your neck is bent upwards..

 

[XLayaR]

Sia lah drop A? I thought drop C and B was heavy enough.....Play 7 string lah bro, if not change gauge lor

 

[Hydrofly]

you want drop A use gauge 12. I use gauge 8s, I don't downtune, I UPtune.

 

[CosmosHara]

I wish a had a 7 string guitar bro!

Any idea any other options if it's a floyd rose bridge?

 

[KeDraiv]

if u uptune would the tension be higher?

 

[CosmosHara]

if u uptune would the tension be higher?

Definately.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

you want drop A use gauge 12. I use gauge 8s, I don't downtune, I UPtune.

You actually uptune? :shock: And I thought 8s would break very easily...

 

[Hydrofly]

their more resilient than you think. Sometimes I do uptune to F or F# standard, depending on what I need.