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speedy1 · 02-11-2008, 07:07 PM

Hello all,

I've been playing since '81, but I have just now ordered a 7 string from Carvin to expand my playing range.

I do not know which gauge strings would work best for me.

Here's my background: I play with a very light touch; legato, pull-off, and other techniques which require (for me) little finger pressure...my favorite players are Paul Gilbert and Yngwie Malmsteen. I have always played 008's and 009's on my 6 string guitars.

I am looking for a string set that would offer the following-- low string tension on the higher strings for easier bends, and tighter string tension on the low B so that it does not get "flabby" and go out of tune easily/oscillate.

Please don't offer the advice "do whatever you think feels best"... I would really appreciate something more specific, ie; "use a regular 9-42 set and add a 58 (or whatever) for the low B".

I thank you all for reading, and I look forward to learning a lot from this site!

02-11-2008, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
speedy1 ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 39 Main Seven: Carvin DC727 Thanked: 2	Help Choosing Gauge of Strings for New 7! Hello all, I've been playing since '81, but I have just now ordered a 7 string from Carvin to expand my playing range. I do not know which gauge strings would work best for me. Here's my background: I play with a very light touch; legato, pull-off, and other techniques which require (for me) little finger pressure...my favorite players are Paul Gilbert and Yngwie Malmsteen. I have always played 008's and 009's on my 6 string guitars. I am looking for a string set that would offer the following-- low string tension on the higher strings for easier bends, and tighter string tension on the low B so that it does not get "flabby" and go out of tune easily/oscillate. Please don't offer the advice "do whatever you think feels best"... I would really appreciate something more specific, ie; "use a regular 9-42 set and add a 58 (or whatever) for the low B". I thank you all for reading, and I look forward to learning a lot from this site!