Guitar Tunings
Drop D and Eb Standard
Skinny Top / Heavy Bottom (10-52)
Maintains slinkiness on the high strings, and beefs up a tighter feel on the lower strings, especially when dropped.
Drop C#
Power Slinky (11-48) + 52
Using the 11-48 set with the low-E string swapped out for a 52 gives you all of the low-end chug that you need while still feeling like standard tuning on the higher strings.
Beefy Slinky (11-54)
Retains the feel of standard tuning even when dropped to a much lower tuning.
D Standard
Beefy Slinky (11-54)
Optimal for detuning. Similar to the Skinny Top / Heavy Bottom, but several gauges heavier. Provides a higher-tension feel.
C Standard and Drop C
Not Even Slinky (12-56)
Still feels slinky, but retains a good amount of tension at a significantly dropped tuning.
Beefy Slinky (11-54)
For an even slinkier, looser feel.Drop B
Fender Scale – Single Strings (11, 15, 20w, 36, 48, 60)
Creating a custom set of single strings allows you to retain tension on the higher strings, while allowing enough twang on the lower strings.
Gibson Scale – Single Strings (12, 16, 24w, 36, 48, 60)
A slightly adjusted custom set of single strings allows you to beef up the higher strings, while retaining the size of the lower strings. Can also use a 62 or 64 on the low-E string for added heaviness and tension.
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