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maximum_guitars
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Username: maximum_guitars

Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:19 am:   Edit Post

I'm currently playing my baritone tuned to B. I'd like to go down to E, a full octave. When I did that, the strings were floppy. What strings should I get for this? XL? Like 52-12? I think they're 65-13 right now. Thanks in advance.
jorge_s
Intermediate Member
Username: jorge_s

Post Number: 172
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 7:21 am:   Edit Post

I also play a baritone. If you want to play in that bass guitar range without floppyness you will probably need to look more to the bass string range. Probably .100 for the low string to .025 on the high string. You will need to modify your nut and saddle however as well as the truss. Hope this helps.
maximum_guitars
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Username: maximum_guitars

Post Number: 10
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:04 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks. I'll just adapt to the b tuning for now. I got some 14-70's for it.
to_81_0190
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Username: to_81_0190

Post Number: 79
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 9:02 pm:   Edit Post

How about Jerry Jones six string bass string? The gauge is 084 072 056 044 034 024 EADGBE.

Toshiaki
maximum_guitars
Junior
Username: maximum_guitars

Post Number: 11
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 1:24 pm:   Edit Post

I'll check them out. Thanks. What should I use to polish the body? It's an oil finish. Tung oil? I saw the losts for fretobards and lemon oil/tung discussions.

(Message edited by maximum_guitars on August 11, 2008)
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 1938
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:50 am:   Edit Post

It's not an oil finish, but polyurethane which was used for Epics, Orions, Rogues and Excels for the first few years. Check the FAQ section for care instructions - IIRC it's the same as for the glossy finishes.
maximum_guitars
Junior
Username: maximum_guitars

Post Number: 12
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 2:35 pm:   Edit Post

Really? It must be a very thin coat. I can feel the grain.


(Message edited by maximum_guitars on August 12, 2008)
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 863
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 9:13 pm:   Edit Post

I pulled up the old Ebay auction- it looks like the headstock is Wenge- is the top wood the same?

If so, I think Adriaan is right about the finish. I had a Wenge Rogue that had the old poly finish on it. I could still feel the grain on mine too- the wenge is pretty porous and you can feel the grain even with the poly finish they used then.

If you could post a picture of the top we could confirm it for you.
maximum_guitars
Junior
Username: maximum_guitars

Post Number: 13
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 12:45 am:   Edit Post

Thanks. Yes, I think it's wenge. I'm still awaiting specs.

Orion Baritone
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 1081
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 6:44 am:   Edit Post

Here is the link in the FAQ where Mica discusses finishes. Yours is around mid-page.

Keith
maximum_guitars
Junior
Username: maximum_guitars

Post Number: 14
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 7:45 am:   Edit Post

Thank you very much.

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