Is everyone here using enormous strings?

xwmucradiox · 04-30-2007, 02:15 PM

Word. The only 7 I have thats in a usual 7 string type tuning (with the 7th as a lower string) has 10-56 at drop Ab. Its a little loose, but it djents like none other. I should probably go with 11s at some point.

04-30-2007, 02:19 PM

10-64 standard tuning and 006-046 high-a standard tuning.

zimbloth · 04-30-2007, 02:24 PM

I use either 9-12-16-24-32-44-58 (baritone) or just 10-56 (25.5) in A standard tuning.

I try to use sets in accordance with optimal tension. They sound and feel better when the tension is fairly even. With most standard sets, the gauges are pretty random and ill-concieved so I try to use custom sets from JustStrings.com. I sometimes use a regular 10-56 and sacrifice simply because my favorite strings (Elixir) don't offer a 44 or anything between 56-68.

angryman · 04-30-2007, 02:30 PM

I use .10-.59 sets & tune drop A & G# & I have no problems but I'm considering going back to .10-.56 sets

Rick · 04-30-2007, 02:30 PM

I think mine are 10-58.

JJ Rodriguez · 04-30-2007, 02:31 PM

I love beefy strings. I find they sound better, and my picking is a lot better on them. I use 3 mm picks too, so when I use skinny strings I just seem to get caught up on them. I use 11-70 and tune anywheres from B standard to A standard on my 7's. I used to use 13's on my 6 and tune to E standard and I loved it, but when I first got my 7's, all I could find in the stores around here for 7 string sets was 9's. So after getting used to that, I found out about shopping for strings online, and got my 11-70 sets. I just bought a 10 gauge optimum tension set so I'm going to try that out and see how that works out for me.

zimbloth · 04-30-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Rodriguez

I just bought a 10 gauge optimum tension set so I'm going to try that out and see how that works out for me.

You mean 10-13.5-17-26-36-49-66 (or 48-64)? If you do like beefy strings that would be the way to go certainly. Makes more sense than a 11-70 set

bigheadood · 04-30-2007, 02:39 PM

D'addario 10-52 LTHB plus a 64 for me (25.5)
Sounds best tuned to Bb.

technomancer · 04-30-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I use either 9-12-16-24-32-44-58 (baritone) or just 10-56 (25.5) in A standard tuning.

I try to use sets in accordance with optimal tension. They sound and feel better when the tension is fairly even. With most standard sets, the gauges are pretty random and ill-concieved so I try to use custom sets from JustStrings.com. I sometimes use a regular 10-56 and sacrifice simply because my favorite strings (Elixir) don't offer a 44 or anything between 56-68.

You know I've been looking at that, and wondering how Elixir's bass strings would work out on a guitar as they make 60 and 65 bass strings.

Tired_Wrist · 04-30-2007, 02:51 PM

9-52 tuned to standard B here.

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04-30-2007, 02:30 PM	#24
angryman Bringer of the Riff! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 1,084 Real Name: Tony Main Seven: 1527 w/BKP's Rig: 5150 > OD808 Thanked: 0	I use .10-.59 sets & tune drop A & G# & I have no problems but I'm considering going back to .10-.56 sets www.myspace.com/dragthelakeband www.myspace.com/toneworld Tone...........

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Rick VP / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,493 Real Name: Rick Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420/Blackout Rig: Bugera 6260 Thanked: 33	I think mine are 10-58. 7StringofAblicK-*This is my footswitch. it changes channels on my amp - just like on a television, but I only have four channels.* http://www.myspace.com/texamanian My page

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04-30-2007, 02:19 PM	#22
Desecrated Dirty Lurker Posts: n/a	10-64 standard tuning and 006-046 high-a standard tuning.

04-30-2007, 02:24 PM	#23
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,510 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 72	I use either 9-12-16-24-32-44-58 (baritone) or just 10-56 (25.5) in A standard tuning. I try to use sets in accordance with optimal tension. They sound and feel better when the tension is fairly even. With most standard sets, the gauges are pretty random and ill-concieved so I try to use custom sets from JustStrings.com. I sometimes use a regular 10-56 and sacrifice simply because my favorite strings (Elixir) don't offer a 44 or anything between 56-68.

04-30-2007, 02:31 PM	#26
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,793 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 46	I love beefy strings. I find they sound better, and my picking is a lot better on them. I use 3 mm picks too, so when I use skinny strings I just seem to get caught up on them. I use 11-70 and tune anywheres from B standard to A standard on my 7's. I used to use 13's on my 6 and tune to E standard and I loved it, but when I first got my 7's, all I could find in the stores around here for 7 string sets was 9's. So after getting used to that, I found out about shopping for strings online, and got my 11-70 sets. I just bought a 10 gauge optimum tension set so I'm going to try that out and see how that works out for me.

04-30-2007, 02:39 PM	#28
bigheadood Metallurgist Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 104 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: old C7 Rig: Peavey Ultra Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	D'addario 10-52 LTHB plus a 64 for me (25.5) Sounds best tuned to Bb.

04-30-2007, 02:51 PM	#30
Tired_Wrist Wannabe guitarist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 17 Main Seven: Washburn WG587 Rig: Pod X3 Live, PA spks Thanked: 0	9-52 tuned to standard B here.


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