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Posted by: ElHombre Nov 8 2013, 04:05 AM

Hello

I put a .68 on my 7 string its in Ab
It feels like u have to press very hard to play the 1st fret, its hard to mute and play like sweeps on

Posted by: Saddlefall Nov 8 2013, 05:42 AM

You might need to file your nut if you put a big string on. If you don't the string action can get higher, and the string will be harder to press down at the first fret.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 8 2013, 09:52 AM

Good thoughts by Saddlefall - be careful if you file the nut yourself tho You can never be careful enough!

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 8 2013, 12:13 PM

+1 for Saddle while. Your string might be too high. Nut slots depth adjustment is one of most often services I do. Sometimes string doesnt reach the bottom of the slot if it's too narrow.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 9 2013, 08:53 AM

For my baritone guitar, I replaced the original saddle with a bone one that has the slots arranged in such a manner that they will fit thick and heavy strings - if you plan to use that guitar with heavy strings all the time, this sort of enhancement would be interesting. Now, if there is a floyd unit on the axe, it's not possible That's why I dislike floyd rose trems

Posted by: ElHombre Nov 12 2013, 10:14 PM

Did it with a knife lol.
The .64 sits now, plays well and so, well i dont know if this unorthodox methode worked

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 13 2013, 12:05 PM

QUOTE (ElHombre @ Nov 12 2013, 09:14 PM)