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Originally Posted by Addisonbrady

Hello Everyone,

Is there an advantage to using a 25.5 scale length vs. a 24 3/4 when drop tuning? Does the extra scale length help the strings feel less floppy? I plan to use a medium to medium heavy gauge string set to accommodate the drop tuning.

Thanks
Addison

Hi Addison...

There is no advantage if you choose your string, and gauge, and then have the setup done with the guitar tuned to the alternate tuning (or to an average one).

I play so much in Dropped D that all my guitar's 6th strings are always intonated and the action set with it tuned to D. I know guys who have the action set (and intonation) with their guitars tuned to DADGAD.

In comparing notes, we all feel the guitar's intonation and action work better when setup this way.