Originally Posted by El_Bozo

http://novaxguitars.com/info/technical.html

I think this article might clear up some misconceptions, and is overall an interesting read about how Scale Length is relevant to tone and string tension. Of course don't treat it as gospel, but more as a guideline - after all personal preference is the most important thing


From one of the interviews i heard that they use 0.080" for the A string. It's quite thick (in fact as thick as your average A string on a bass guitar), so i suppose it has some decent tension on it. But i agree, what works for them, might not work for anyone else.

Originally Posted by KailM

Thank you -- that was a very interesting read, and what I hoped would appear in this discussion.

Originally Posted by MrFlibble

I use 24.75" scale for Drop C#, I believe Seether have used 24.5" for Drop C# and I know Paramore use 24" scale for Drop C.

Anything will work fine if you have it set up right.

Originally Posted by steven seagull

Zaphod wins...flawless victory.

Originally Posted by Freepower

Another flawless victory for Zaph!

Originally Posted by Zaphod_Beeblebr

Also interesting: In Flames have used 24.75" for drop A#, Baroness have used the same for drop G and Sunn O))), while I don't know what they tune to, have been known to use standard Les Pauls.

Originally Posted by SYLrules88

im not very good with that harmonic thing. i get them to match perfectly then i play a chord and it sounds like hellen keller singing

Originally Posted by Nico the Great

To be fair though, Sunn O))) aren't exactly known for their pristine clarity or crisp tones

Originally Posted by steven seagull

Zaphod wins...flawless victory.

Originally Posted by Freepower

Another flawless victory for Zaph!