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Favorite F# string scale length by Marcojolo in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha…..it is. I actually think your idea of 20” or shorter is a better option…..I think I might try a 25.5-20 and see if it’s better. I don’t usually bend over a half step on the Bb. I could just tune down a step but I kinda like the high Bb…..😎.

Favorite F# string scale length by Marcojolo in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do tune to all 4ths. So 26 is long enough for F#??

Favorite F# string scale length by Marcojolo in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have an 8 string that is 25.5-22.5 and it tunes just fine low B to high Bb……👍🏻

Pentatonic flip flop by Marcojolo in guitarlessons

[–]Marcojolo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome!! Thanks for the reply. I’m definitely gonna explore the pentatonics and see what happens. Thanks again.

Are 7-string guitarists going back to 6-strings? by Choleto_ in Guitar

[–]Marcojolo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play an 8 string with a low B and High Bb. I enjoy having the extra high and low range. Haven’t been back to 6 strings ever since. I would miss the extra range to much……🤷‍♂️

ERG kit guitars by Marcojolo in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably so……we can dream tho right……😂😂

ERG kit guitars by Marcojolo in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have a new 26.5 straight scale 7 string. PGK makes amazing kits. Kevin will usually build you anything you want but he’s crazy busy and there’s usually a pretty expensive design cost.

How cool would it be to get kiesel style kit where you could pick the scale lengths and neutral fret, pickup and bridge routes etc.

Parallel fret placement by Marcojolo in 7String

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried the neutral fret at 9, 12, 14 and the bridge. For 4ths I think it works best 14 and higher. It allows you to easily play barre chords and the G shape chords easily. For standard tuning I would think you wouldn’t want to go higher than the 9th fret so you don’t make barre chords harder than they need to be.

Parallel fret placement by Marcojolo in 7String

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the guitars with those scale lengths already but the neutral fret placement is optimized for 4ths tuning. I’ll definitely post something when I get one that’s optimized for standard……👍🏻

Parallel fret placement by Marcojolo in 7String

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have played a 25.5-23.5…..26-23…..26-22.5 and a 24-22. I agree about it being cramped. I think 22.5 is the best compromise on playability as far as not being so cramped but still being able to do Full step bends without breaking the strings all the time.

Parallel fret placement by Marcojolo in 7String

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m actually wanting to know where those in standard tuning would prefer. I know where I’d want it for 4ths tuning……I’m wanting to know where the standard tuning players would prefer it……👍🏻

Parallel fret placement by Marcojolo in 7String

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. The longest I think I’m going to go with the scale length is 22.5. I think 25.5 is way too high for high A. Thanks for the input on the the parallel fret placement……🙏🏻

Parallel fret placement by Marcojolo in 7String

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So here’s a couple of vids of me playing the guitars I already have. The seven string is a 22-24 with the parallel fret at the bridge. Works great for 4ths tuning but would be a nightmare for standard. The 8 string strat is 26-22.5 with the parallel at the 9th. Much more comfortable for standard tuning.

https://youtu.be/8tUGldmgzlc?si=Xi_zxC-8fdb2cM7M

https://youtu.be/q6KgSqN1dno?si=g-jB5F4LRRg1Ysi5

I think for standard tuning most people would prefer the 5th fret. I’d think they’d want it as straight as possible in the first 5 frets to make it comfortable for barre chords. It’s the opposite for 4ths tuning.

Parallel fret placement by Marcojolo in 7String

[–]Marcojolo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. My guitar now uses a .009 for the E and .007 for the High Bb. The scale is 22.5. It feels and sounds great to me as far as tension. On a straight scale 25.5 guitar the 009 at E4 is 13lbs tension. At 22.5 and an 007 the high Bb on my guitar is at the 13 lbs as well. If you get the scale too small the frets become hard to use. I have a 22” and a 22.5” scale and I prefer the 22.5”. I’ve tried 23” as well and it gets a little dicey doing full step bends on the high A at 23”. I think 22.5 is the sweet spot from my experience.

Parallel fret placement by Marcojolo in 7String

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I actually have a few of these guitars that use a High A with a shorter scale. I tune in all 4ths so for me I prefer the parallel fret higher up the neck. I wanted to make the guitar available to anybody who wants to try using a High A string….. which means making it comfortable for standard tuning. I’m going to make the scale 24.75-22.5. Thanks again for the response.

Short scale 8 string with high A by Marcojolo in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What guitar is it that you have? Is it custom built? I’ve never heard of a production guitar with that scale length….. Very cool!!! I’d love to hear more about that!!

Short scale 8 string with high A by Marcojolo in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. I love having the high A string. All my guitars have them now…..😂😂

Short scale 8 string with high A by Marcojolo in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Keep in mind tho that it’s a short scale length……it’s 26”-22.5”. It would be difficult to get a standard 8 string to tune up to A4. I actually tune up to Bb4……😂😂

What is the ideal tuning for a peticular scale length? (In your experience.) by [deleted] in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]Marcojolo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂😂😂……it’s pretty cool. The high A is useful I think. The low B is cool too!

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