56 is the standard gauge for a 7th string on a guitar which is a B, but it's not really all that tight. Will be slighter looser again assuming your LP is a 24.75" scale. If you want B and you want to drop to A as well I would suggest at least a mid 60 (64/66 or so) - give take depending on how much tension you like.
- What gauge is B string on guitar?
- What strings should I use for drop B?
- What bands use B standard tuning?
- Is B standard tuning?
What gauge is B string on guitar?
If you bought your guitar brand new, it probably came setup with a set of 9 to 42's. So that's a gauge 9 high E string, an 11 for the B string, gauge 16 G string and then gauges 24, 32 and 42 for the D, A and low E strings.
What strings should I use for drop B?
6 Best Strings for Drop Tunings
- D'Addario EXL117.
- DR Strings DDT-11.
- Ernie Ball Mammoth Slinky.
- GHS GBZW.
- Elixir Strings Nanoweb.
- Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky.
What bands use B standard tuning?
List of bands who use B tuning on a six-string guitar
- Aborted - list of tabs.
- Amaranthe - list of tabs.
- Amenra - list of tabs.
- Amon Amarth - list of tabs.
- Arch Enemy - list of tabs.
- Arkhon Infaustus - list of tabs.
- Arcturus - list of tabs.
- At the Gates - list of tabs.
Is B standard tuning?
B Tuning or B Standard Tuning is the standard tuning for a seven string guitar, where the strings are tuned B-E-A-D-G-B-E. B tuning can also be achieved on a six-string guitar, when the strings are tuned B-E-A-D-F♯-B, known then as Baritone Tuning. This tuning is popular among several different types of metal bands.