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Help Needed - Selecting the right strings for a multiscale 7 string (lemmy.zip)
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Hello Lemmings,

I have a Legator Ghost 7FP and I am looking for some help on deciding on what strings to go with.

Some specs: Scale Length: 25.5" - 27" Multiscale Fingerboard Radius: 16"

I am looking to play this in Drop Ab/G# (Low to High: G# D# G# C# F# A# D#)

I can of course provide more information in order for help; but I have always used D'Addario NYXL1164 11-64

Any advice, suggestion, or help appreciated.

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[–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

You could use a string tension calculator and figure out what gauges have the tension that you're used to. This one seems good: https://www.stringtensioncalculator.com/

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 month ago

    I wish I would have paid more mind to learning what tensions I play at. As I have typically only ever brought my guitar in to a shop to set it up for X tuning with whatever NYXL strings I could find.

    As a young lad, I was convinced that thicker strings were what I was after because of dropping lower and lower. But, I have learned in years and years of playing that isn't the case exactly as it is way more nuanced than that.

    Thank you for the tip. I think this could be of help!

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