Is everyone here using enormous strings?

xwmucradiox · 04-30-2007, 12:40 PM

It seems like everyone here is using something like an 11-70 set for B and A tunings. I like heavy strings a lot of the time but it seems like those would feel really stiff for quicker rhythm styles. So whats up. Are they really high tension or is it not as bad as I think?

Makelele · 04-30-2007, 12:47 PM

I use something like 10-60 on my 7s.

7 Strings of Hate · 04-30-2007, 12:48 PM

i only use .008's i always get shit from the guys here, but i shred like a motherfucker on them

technomancer · 04-30-2007, 12:48 PM

It's not as bad as you think. I use a 10-68 set on my S7420BP and love it. I was using a 10-56 set but the B was just a little too floppy. I haven't changed the strings on my JP7 yet, but will probably go with something similar on that as well (or maybe a 10-60 set).

Guitarwizard · 04-30-2007, 12:48 PM

it's not so high, acoustics normally have 12" on E

..but I use only a .52 for the low B and 009-0.42 for the others. i like the sound of a low B which isn't too thight.

Memq · 04-30-2007, 12:49 PM

i do use 10-70 for a standart A and its still to loose for me

djpharoah · 04-30-2007, 12:49 PM

9s-42s + 58/60 for lowB

wretchedspawn · 04-30-2007, 12:49 PM

I use 60's for Bb/Drop Ab and it works fine. My friend uses 70's and him nor I have a problem playing quick rhythms on it.

kmanick · 04-30-2007, 12:50 PM

I've got a set of DR High Beams 9-56 on my 7. (Carvin) (standard 440 tuning)
no problems at all.

Ror3h · 04-30-2007, 12:52 PM

I play in Bb and just use the daddario 10-59 set. Works perfect for me.

04-30-2007, 12:40 PM	#1
xwmucradiox sweep.tap.sweep Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 782 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: ESP SRC 7 Rig: Uberschall Thanked: 7	Is everyone here using enormous strings? It seems like everyone here is using something like an 11-70 set for B and A tunings. I like heavy strings a lot of the time but it seems like those would feel really stiff for quicker rhythm styles. So whats up. Are they really high tension or is it not as bad as I think? All your shred are belong to us. www.myspace.com/liludallas

04-30-2007, 12:47 PM	#2
Makelele ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 1,951 Real Name: Markus Main Seven: Ibanez RG2077XL, Jackson Rig: Flextone 2 Thanked: 24	I use something like 10-60 on my 7s. Now I lay me down to sleep Blah, blah, blah my soul to keep If I die before I wake I'll go to hell for heaven's sake

04-30-2007, 12:48 PM	#3
7 Strings of Hate Mid-Level Asshole Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis USA Posts: 3,811 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: Ibanez S7320+Blackouts Main ERG: Intrepid Pro 8 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Head Thanked: 47	i only use .008's i always get shit from the guys here, but i shred like a motherfucker on them Confront and Destroy! -7SoH http://www.myspace.com/7stringsofhate

04-30-2007, 12:48 PM	#4
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,099 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: Fargen -> Orange Thanked: 53	It's not as bad as you think. I use a 10-68 set on my S7420BP and love it. I was using a 10-56 set but the B was just a little too floppy. I haven't changed the strings on my JP7 yet, but will probably go with something similar on that as well (or maybe a 10-60 set). Incoming Pimptastic KxK Singlecut of Doom Orange 2x12 - Damn am I colorful

04-30-2007, 12:48 PM	#5
Guitarwizard Captain Switzerland Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 220 Real Name: Odilo Main Seven: Mayones Regius 7 Main ERG: Ibanez RG2228 Rig: H&K Switchblade Thanked: 17	it's not so high, acoustics normally have 12" on E ..but I use only a .52 for the low B and 009-0.42 for the others. i like the sound of a low B which isn't too thight. If you change 4 letters in "Mama", it's "Beer"! Me: myspace.com/odilovonins My Band: myspace.com/legendaaureaofficial

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04-30-2007, 12:49 PM	#6
Memq THE RG LOVER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dortmund Posts: 184 Real Name: Mehmetcan Main Seven: RG-7621BK Thanked: 9	i do use 10-70 for a standart A and its still to loose for me myspace.com/memq youtube.com/memq thats all you need.

04-30-2007, 12:49 PM	#7
djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,964 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 197	9s-42s + 58/60 for lowB

04-30-2007, 12:49 PM	#8
wretchedspawn Conquering theThrone Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Prince George, VA Posts: 180 Real Name: Garret Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Blackjack Rig: Shitty Line6>4x12 Thanked: 2	I use 60's for Bb/Drop Ab and it works fine. My friend uses 70's and him nor I have a problem playing quick rhythms on it.

04-30-2007, 12:50 PM	#9
kmanick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 3,100 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Carvin DC727C/Ibby 7620RB Rig: Mesa Mark III/6505+ Thanked: 43 $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	I've got a set of DR High Beams 9-56 on my 7. (Carvin) (standard 440 tuning) no problems at all. Can I be the devil on your shoulder?

04-30-2007, 12:52 PM	#10
Ror3h ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 549 Real Name: Rory Main Seven: RG1527 BP + Dimarzio X2N7 Rig: ENGL Fireball/PODxt Thanked: 6	I play in Bb and just use the daddario 10-59 set. Works perfect for me. My music page.

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