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[Negoba]

What notes did you end up tuning to for each of the 7 strings on your 7-string guitar?

I'm still using B standard (BEADGBe) or drop A (AEADGBe).

A lot of modern metal does rhythms on the low string (often B) without much tonal variation with a super high gain amp and a very tightened bass response. That's a great sound but so many bands use that.

I suppose that sound is no more stock than the metal of the 80's where chugging on the low E or A string (occasionally tuned down a half step) was everywhere.

In any case, extended range guitars do add possibilities for sure.

[tonedef71]

What notes did you end up tuning to for each of the 7 strings on your 7-string guitar?

I'm still using B standard (BEADGBe) or drop A (AEADGBe).

Thank you for sharing that.

A lot of modern metal does rhythms on the low string (often B) without much tonal variation with a super high gain amp and a very tightened bass response. That's a great sound but so many bands use that.

I've also seen BEADF#Be recommended, which is like having a B-tuned 6-string guitar with an extra high string

I suppose that sound is no more stock than the metal of the 80's where chugging on the low E or A string (occasionally tuned down a half step) was everywhere.

I remember how Guns 'n' Roses tuned all the strings down a half step because it sounded harder and heavier (it may have made things easier for the vocalist, too). Not long after that, drop-D became the go-to tuning for '80/'90s hard rock/metal bands.

In any case, extended range guitars do add possibilities for sure.

Indeed.

[Negoba]

I'll try that B alteration - sounds very interesting.