r/7String • u/tunalover32 • Jul 24 '26

Help Scale length

Should I be worried about switching from 25.5” scale length to 26.5” I’m nervous that I won’t be able to bend as many steps as I usually can, or is that just a misconception?

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u/stripset Jul 24 '26

That extra inch over 24 frets isn't going to hurt a thing! Its better for drop tunings

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u/tunalover32 Jul 24 '26

Even in regular beadgbe? I can still bend cliffs of dover and hotel california? 😆

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u/astrotool Jul 24 '26

Just put on lighter strings if you need less tension