Buying strings

Sam MJ · 06-23-2012, 02:10 PM

So, how do you guys buy your strings?

also, what would match a 9-42 set and a 10-46 set on a 25.5 scale tuned to B standard?

Thanks

-Sam

bob123 · 06-23-2012, 02:13 PM

Buy packs of 10. For 9's a .52 for your B would be fine.

If its a six string, tuning 9's to B standard is just dumb, sorry.

Sam MJ · 06-23-2012, 02:20 PM

Ooops, forgot to mention, yeah im using a 7, imagine using 9s tuned to B! they would stick to the pickups

EtherealEntity · 06-23-2012, 02:33 PM

58 or 60 in B would match the tension of a 44 in E. The normal 7 string sets that add a 52 or 54 below the 6 you have mentioned is a very floppy match.

I used to buy 6 string sets and a single from D'addario but the thick basses are expensive. Buying Circle K's now and they are such a good price (even though I am picking all 7 at custom - they offer singles the same price as sets), sensible gauges in their sets, great quality, good multibuy discounts etc. Shipping is only 16 dollars so very worth it if you buy a few sets!

Sam MJ · 06-23-2012, 02:41 PM

Thanks but im in the uk, so it would cost me $25 for 10 strings, and then another $25 on postage and customs fee's. which is frankly ridiculous

brector · 06-27-2012, 03:06 PM

I buy 6 string packs for my 8 string and then get the other two individually.

-Brian

asilayamazing · 06-27-2012, 08:00 PM

10-52 + separate .74 $5 each

GhostsofAcid · 06-27-2012, 08:47 PM

I go to a local place that sells single strings, and buy a set of 6 and a single. (10 - 52 + 60 in standard is what I like) Like EtherealEntity said, many seven string sets will give you something like a 54 or 52 for your B and it will be pretty loose, I generally avoid the premade sets for sevens.

I'm not sure if places like GC sell singles since its been a little while since I've been to one. If they don't, I would check local small businesses.

broj15 · 06-27-2012, 08:50 PM

My guitar instructor buys strings in bulk for his students so i just buy my usual d'addario 10-59 from him. Its more convenient and a little cheaper than ordering online.

nostealbucket · 06-27-2012, 08:58 PM

I'd say just a 10-59 set. cheap and really easy to find.

Sam MJ · 06-28-2012, 06:01 AM

Actually ive found a great way to buy them

, if your in the EU you can buy 7 string sets off thomann for £4.10 each (if you buy 12 at a time

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Wrecklyss · 07-07-2012, 08:15 AM

DR makes really good strings and has a 10-59 set for under $10 US. Seem to stretch in faster and last longer than others i've used

SchecterWhore · 07-07-2012, 08:58 AM

GHS makes .11-.70 and .10-.60 six-string sets. I buy those and some other cheap string pack to make my own string set.

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06-23-2012, 02:10 PM	#1
Sam MJ Tries to be helpful Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Guildford, UK Posts: 543 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Buying strings So, how do you guys buy your strings? also, what would match a 9-42 set and a 10-46 set on a 25.5 scale tuned to B standard? Thanks -Sam

06-27-2012, 08:00 PM	#7
asilayamazing SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: washington Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	10-52 + separate .74 $5 each smooth transactions with: djpharoah, bob123, Sevenstringer, Jolo5150, kfiggy If you're gonna "Thank me" then Thank (post) me, or give rep "With the amount of flak I've been receiving lately, i may just keep this post to myself!"

06-27-2012, 08:50 PM	#9
broj15 SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The middle of a corn field, IN Posts: 1,443 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	My guitar instructor buys strings in bulk for his students so i just buy my usual d'addario 10-59 from him. Its more convenient and a little cheaper than ordering online. "At least Deathcore was heavy as shit when done right, this new stuff sounds like if meshuggah and taking back sunday had a homosexual he/she creature when bred together." -- Some dude on youtube

06-27-2012, 08:58 PM	#10
nostealbucket aint no gahdam woman Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 894 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'd say just a 10-59 set. cheap and really easy to find. I have a MINIWHALE! shirt now. Epic shirt is epic.

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06-23-2012, 02:13 PM	#2
bob123 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,282 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Buy packs of 10. For 9's a .52 for your B would be fine. If its a six string, tuning 9's to B standard is just dumb, sorry.

06-23-2012, 02:20 PM	#3
Sam MJ Tries to be helpful Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Guildford, UK Posts: 543 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ooops, forgot to mention, yeah im using a 7, imagine using 9s tuned to B! they would stick to the pickups

06-23-2012, 02:33 PM	#4
EtherealEntity Tom Winspear Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,359 Thanked: 77 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	58 or 60 in B would match the tension of a 44 in E. The normal 7 string sets that add a 52 or 54 below the 6 you have mentioned is a very floppy match. I used to buy 6 string sets and a single from D'addario but the thick basses are expensive. Buying Circle K's now and they are such a good price (even though I am picking all 7 at custom - they offer singles the same price as sets), sensible gauges in their sets, great quality, good multibuy discounts etc. Shipping is only 16 dollars so very worth it if you buy a few sets!

06-23-2012, 02:41 PM	#5
Sam MJ Tries to be helpful Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Guildford, UK Posts: 543 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks but im in the uk, so it would cost me $25 for 10 strings, and then another $25 on postage and customs fee's. which is frankly ridiculous

06-27-2012, 03:06 PM	#6
brector SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 178 Thanked: 19 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I buy 6 string packs for my 8 string and then get the other two individually. -Brian

06-27-2012, 08:47 PM	#8
GhostsofAcid Suiçmez fanboy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 382 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I go to a local place that sells single strings, and buy a set of 6 and a single. (10 - 52 + 60 in standard is what I like) Like EtherealEntity said, many seven string sets will give you something like a 54 or 52 for your B and it will be pretty loose, I generally avoid the premade sets for sevens. I'm not sure if places like GC sell singles since its been a little while since I've been to one. If they don't, I would check local small businesses.

06-28-2012, 06:01 AM	#11
Sam MJ Tries to be helpful Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Guildford, UK Posts: 543 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Actually ive found a great way to buy them , if your in the EU you can buy 7 string sets off thomann for £4.10 each (if you buy 12 at a time )

07-07-2012, 08:15 AM	#12
Wrecklyss SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, Misery Posts: 565 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DR makes really good strings and has a 10-59 set for under $10 US. Seem to stretch in faster and last longer than others i've used

07-07-2012, 08:58 AM	#13
SchecterWhore Theory God Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,216 Thanked: 67 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	GHS makes .11-.70 and .10-.60 six-string sets. I buy those and some other cheap string pack to make my own string set. Skype theory lessons. PM me.

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