Just curious what everyone has thier action set on thier guitars. Been testing out different action stettings. I have a Gibson sg standard, with 12-54 gauge strings, low E at 5/64ths high E at 3/64ths, tuned to C.
your guitar type,string guage,action
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I've got an ESP LTD M-251 strung 10-52 tuned to standard E right now, I change tuning almost as often as I change my underwear these days.
I've got the action set at about 3mm at the 12th fret.
I've got the action set at about 3mm at the 12th fret.
Bryant
Mr. Sleepy
I have a 1992 Peavey Vandenburgh, a cheap Ibanez EXP (which is actually my favorite) a Takamine EF-350MC acoustic and a Foundation 5-string bass.
I have been playing guiar and bass for about 19 years and have went through a butt-load of string gauges, custom gauges and even bought singles and made my own "gauges." ToO be honest, I would rather take an ass-kicking than maintain or tune my guitars (though I love to play them.) I now use D'addario XL .009 on my electrics and the EXP17 coated phosphorous bronze medium on my acoustic. I am still experimenting on my bass, but because the strings last longer, I haven't tried all of the newer products to decide yet. Some of you will argue with me until the end of the world, but I have found that most electric strings (of the same gauge) are pretty similar. If my local shop is out of the D'addario, it's no big deal. I buy the Ernie Ball .009. A string is not a string on acoustic though. I use the EXP17 exclusively.
As far as tunings, I have tried many different things. I have tuned down to "d" and up to "F" as well as made "high strings" for fullness and overdubbing. I have also tuned to Emaj and Emin and D maj and Dmin to try my hand at slide (which I don't particualrly like or am good at, but it was intersting to try.)
My action on my electrics is set as low as I can get it (making sure my neck is straight) without any fret buzz. I have never measured my actual action. The action on the acoustic is about 3 meters. >
~ Actually, I set it quite high because I don't "do" acoustic solos and the "medium" gauge strings are pretty thick. The high action improves the sustain of the guitar and I am used to the playability downside of it. You won't be playing any Yngwie on my acoustic, but it sounds like a dream.
Bryant
I have been playing guiar and bass for about 19 years and have went through a butt-load of string gauges, custom gauges and even bought singles and made my own "gauges." ToO be honest, I would rather take an ass-kicking than maintain or tune my guitars (though I love to play them.) I now use D'addario XL .009 on my electrics and the EXP17 coated phosphorous bronze medium on my acoustic. I am still experimenting on my bass, but because the strings last longer, I haven't tried all of the newer products to decide yet. Some of you will argue with me until the end of the world, but I have found that most electric strings (of the same gauge) are pretty similar. If my local shop is out of the D'addario, it's no big deal. I buy the Ernie Ball .009. A string is not a string on acoustic though. I use the EXP17 exclusively.
As far as tunings, I have tried many different things. I have tuned down to "d" and up to "F" as well as made "high strings" for fullness and overdubbing. I have also tuned to Emaj and Emin and D maj and Dmin to try my hand at slide (which I don't particualrly like or am good at, but it was intersting to try.)
My action on my electrics is set as low as I can get it (making sure my neck is straight) without any fret buzz. I have never measured my actual action. The action on the acoustic is about 3 meters. >
~ Actually, I set it quite high because I don't "do" acoustic solos and the "medium" gauge strings are pretty thick. The high action improves the sustain of the guitar and I am used to the playability downside of it. You won't be playing any Yngwie on my acoustic, but it sounds like a dream. Bryant
i've got a BC Rich Beast with D'addario super tops / reg. bottoms (EXL125) with standard tunning and the action is 4mm at 12 fret.
I also have a monterey sg (gibson copy) with same string and action but tuned drop D
I also have a monterey sg (gibson copy) with same string and action but tuned drop D
I don't think i can play with these medium strings.....
I mean i'm gonna need light gauge if i'm gonna thrash!!
I mean i'm gonna need light gauge if i'm gonna thrash!!
union9
He Who Can Not Be Named
I have a Gibson Epiphone SG. Use JVB strings, 59 to 11's. Usually tune to around B or lower. My action is as low as I can possibly get it with out fret buzz.
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