Petrucci using 9's nowadays ?

[Crimson Sunset]

I have a little question.

Petrucci is currently using 9's (9 to 42) as string gauge for standard tuning, right ? (correct me if I'm wrong)

So, does that mean that the BFR's are shipped with 9's too ? Or are they still stringed, like the older JP6's, with 10's ?


Thanks !

 

[emkey]

Hey,

here is a thread that clears all:

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/ernie-ball-strings/27332-strings-used-music-man-instruments.html

so as it says, JP BFR's are armed with 10s RPS Slinkys 10-46.

 

[Crimson Sunset]

Thank you


Was I correct in saying that The Man himself is using 9's ? I thought I read it somewhere a while ago, but I'm not sure where I read it...

 

[emkey]

in my opinion you're right. I think I've heard he's using 9's for standard tuning. And he increases the gauge +1 for every step/half step down (here I'm not quite sure). I think I've heard that in some video over the YouTube.com but can't find it now.

 

[the24thfret]

Yes, this has been discussed many times. Rumor is he works 9s in standard tuning, at least for the live shows.

 

[RichW]

He's using 9s for E- and Eb-standard, 10s for D-standard and 11s for C-standard.

 

[emkey]

He's using 9s for E- and Eb-standard, 10s for D-standard and 11s for C-standard.

+1 Thanks!

 

[Paul Warren]

Here's the definitive list he just sent me 3 days ago. It will be posted on his site, but we're doing some other work there first. So here it is for now...

Bari Bb - 12,16,22p,34,46,64

Bari A - 13,17,24p,36,48,66

Seven - 9,11,16,24,32,42,56

Main - 9,11,16,24,32,42

Drop D - 9,11,16,24,32,46

Eb - 9,11,18,26,34,44

D - 10,13,17,26,36,46

C- 11,14,18,30,40,50

12 String – 9/9 11/11 9/22w
13/26 20p/40 30/50

 

[Big Poppa]

thanks paul!

 

[Crimson Sunset]

Thanks !!!

 

[fsmith]

As many times as this question comes up, Paul's post should be made a sticky. At least until John changes things up again...

Thanks for the definitive info Paul.

 

[pauldogx]

Guys ---as a former guitar tech and touring player myself---just remember Pros play all the time. While some players will never change gauges--other guys change all the time depending on how their hands and fingers feel. Believe me --if you have never played a show 320+ days a year--it makes a difference. Sometimes folks will dial back a gauge to give their fingers a break. If you have a tech this isnt a problem!!!! I worked for a guy who used real heavy gauge strings like SRV and after a week or two on the road we had to use the SRV super glue trick to put the tips of his fingers back together for shows!!! I guess my point is dont get too hung up on what gauge a particular player is using---play what feels comfortable for you--thats what the pros do and what that gauge is may change depending on what they are doing and how their hands are feeling.

 

[5Stringer]

Hay all, just so you know, this information that Paul gave us was used to update this sticky: http://www.ernieball.com/forums/ernie-ball-strings/27332-strings-used-music-man-instruments.html