Lower tuning dissapoints

1. Take THICK strings (62.er set or something) when you want to go C or below

2. Set up the intonation again (as stated)

3. Adjust your trussrod/neckbow, this is important to maintain the sound and feel !!!

I currently use a 24.75 in Drop B/A# without problems with 62s.
It came in E from the factory, and following those steps it plays as nice as my sevenstrings.
The sound of the unplugged guitar will change a lot, so dont mistake the fat, noisy sound of the thick strings for fretbuzz, they sound like that.
Everything gets nice when using an amp then.
Keep in mind that you will need more gain on the thick strings.
But you can say it feels a lot different form a usual guitar.

@Audiophile

Not agreed.
You can easily set up a 24 for drop A.
Your strings will just be thick as hell (70's or something), and a lot of people dont dig this, it is possible though.
Just follow the steps above, and dont forget the neck.


/ Keep in mind that the long baritone scale will take some time to get used to, its not a smooth change.
 
My LTD is a 24
So is my LP copy.

Rockin Ernie ball not even slinkys(12-56) on all of them.

No problem with intonation what so ever.

The LP is fucking awesome with intonation with the 56's
I'm thinking of hitting up something heavier though, just for a change.

no idea who sells anything heavier though.
 
My LTD is a 24
So is my LP copy.

Rockin Ernie ball not even slinkys(12-56) on all of them.

No problem with intonation what so ever.

The LP is fucking awesome with intonation with the 56's
I'm thinking of hitting up something heavier though, just for a change.

no idea who sells anything heavier though.

All the major string manufacturers sell strings heavier than 56
 
Lowest I would go with a 24.75" scale is drop C...

Lowest I would go with a 25.5" scale is drop Bb...

Anything lower needs a longer scale...

Bass guitars, typically 34"/35", are that long for a reason.
:popcorn:

Yup, that's pretty dead on.

I'm on Standard D#/Drop C# with my 24,75
Standard C#/Drop B on my 25.5
Standard A/Drop G on my 26.5 7-string