INSTALLATION
A step-by-step guide to install the MISTRESS system:
Installing the MISTRESS: In Progress
Installing the Strings: In Progress
Swapping Tunings: In Progress
Recommended Storage: In Progress
STRING GAUGES
The tables below show the recommended string gauges for different tunings. The total string tension is matched for each tuning so you can go from any of the tunings below to another tuning and the bridge will remain leveled and the neck bow will remain the same.
Recommended String Gauges for Standard Tunings
String Manufacturer: Stringjoy | *All tuning at 440 Hz. | **For guitars with a 25.5” scale length.
Gauge
0.0095
0.013
0.017
0.026W
0.034
0.044
Total Set Tension
108.5 (lb)
Tuning
E
B
G
D
A
E
Tuning
D#
A#
F#
C#
G#
D#
Gauge
0.0105
0.014
0.018
0.026
0.036
0.048
Total Set Tension
108.5 (lb)
D
C#
C
B
Gauge
0.012
0.017
.024W
0.032
0.042
0.056
Total Set Tension
108.6 (lb)
Tuning
C
G
D#
A#
F
C
Tuning
B
F#
D
A
E
B
Gauge
0.0125
0.017
0.026
0.034
0.046
0.060
Total Set Tension
108.2 (lb)
Recommended String Gauges for Drop Tunings
String Manufacturer: Stringjoy | *All tuning at 440 Hz. | **For guitars with a 25.5” scale length.
Drop D
Drop C#
Gauge
0.0095
0.0135
0.017
0.026
0.032
0.050
Total Set Tension
108.3 (lb)
Tuning
E
B
G
D
A
D
Tuning
D#
A#
F#
C#
G#
C#
Gauge
0.010
0.014
0.018
0.028
0.036
0.052
Total Set Tension
108.3 (lb)
Drop C
Drop B
Gauge
0.011
0.015
0.019
0.028
0.038
0.056
Total Set Tension
108.5 (lb)
Tuning
D
A
F
C
G
C
Tuning
C#
G#
E
B
F#
B
Gauge
0.0115
0.016
0.020P
0.030
0.040
0.060
Total Set Tension
108.2 (lb)
Drop A#
Drop A
Gauge
0.012
0.017
0.024W
0.032
0.042
0.062
Total Set Tension
108.3 (lb)
Tuning
C
G
D#
A#
F
A#
Tuning
B
F#
D
A
E
A
Gauge
0.0125
0.017
0.026
0.034
0.046
0.068
Total Set Tension
107.9 (lb)
D#
E
Gauge
0.012
0.016
0.020P
0.030
0.040
0.052
Total Set Tension
108.4 (lb)
Tuning
D
A
F
C
G
D
Gauge
0.011
0.015
0.019
0.028
0.038
0.050
Total Set Tension
108.4 (lb)
Tuning
C#
G#
E
B
F#
C#
COMPATIBILITY
The Rock-In-Tune MISTRESS is compatible with the following double-locking tremolo systems.
Floyd Rose
Original FR Locking Tremolo System
1500, 1000, 1000 Pro (Made in Korea)
Special*
GOTOH
GE-1996T
Ibanez
Edge and Lo-Pro Edge**
*The guitar nut seat must be modified (lowered). It is recommended that the work is done by a luthier.
**Choose the kit made for the Ibanez systems.