What's your favorite 7-string gauges/string brand?

JJ Rodriguez · 06-22-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reese_apoc

putting the 70 on my guitar was a pain because it was a bass string. i could even thread it through the tuner.. i had to very very carefully drill it out a hair bigger. my patience and cautiousness with that was godlike and timely, but i was determined to get the 70 on. the only other thing that's wierd is since the ball end is bigger (cause it's a bass string), it sticks out the back of my guitar.. it's a fixed bridge... but it doesn't bother me any.

You can get a .70 in a guitar string with a standard size ball end. I use 11-70, tuned standard. Once I get my baritone, I MIGHT step it down to 10-64/68. I tried the optimum tension set, and I liked the tension, but since I bought them bulk, they weren't in D'addario's plastic bag thing to keep them fresh, and they seemed dead almost instantly, like I got an old set that had been sitting around.

Rusty_cooley702 · 06-22-2007, 07:06 PM

GHS 9-42
with a 58 for the B
and ibanez

heavy7-665 · 06-22-2007, 08:39 PM

10-52+60 for standard and -1 and anything between and 11-52+70 for anything below

Brandon · 06-22-2007, 09:17 PM

i use GHS boomers 9-42 and a 58 for the B. other strings seem dull sounding, especially ernie balls.

reese_apoc · 06-26-2007, 02:32 AM

well, when i went to the shop, that particular 70 was all that was available. i think i'm just gonna go down to a 64 next time

Ze Kink · 06-26-2007, 06:31 PM

Elixir 010-052's and a 068 which I buy as a single. On my 25.5" seven they feel just great, and I can tune to drop A or ADADGBE without any problems. Currently the guitar's tuned down half a step (I'm playing Meshuggah) and it feels good too. I tried a GHS 070 single for the B too, but it was shit. It sounded and felt good for about two days, after that it felt and played like a rubber band. It was surprisingly expensive too, as it was nearly as expensive as two 068 Elixir singles. No GHS for me ever again. I love Elixir!

I think I'll be using 010-046's and a ~060 B on my 27" custom seven though. Or then the same 010-052's and 068 but tuned to A or G#.

Kornfann1024 · 08-07-2007, 10:28 PM

ernie ball beffy slinkys with a 66 on the bottom

Scarve · 08-08-2007, 02:32 AM

DR Hi-Beam

.10 .13 .17 .26 .38 .50 .60

Michael · 08-08-2007, 02:39 AM

GHS 9-42 and for the low B usually a 56.

soldierkahn · 08-08-2007, 02:56 AM

i used to use Daddario for everything cept Drop C, but now i am strictly Daddario

Drop C - 12-52 set (wound third)
Drop D - 10.5-48
B Stand- 10-59

06-22-2007, 08:39 PM	#33
heavy7-665 Kranks rule! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 414 Real Name: Mathew Main Seven: RG7321,7620.Ax7221 Main ERG: Ltd Fm 408 Rig: Line 6 spider III Thanked: 7	10-52+60 for standard and -1 and anything between and 11-52+70 for anything below You am need help, your right hand is all fucked up girl!

08-08-2007, 02:56 AM	#40
soldierkahn XL Club VIP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,266 Real Name: Kahn Main Seven: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Main ERG: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Rig: L6 Spider 3/ISP Dec Thanked: 17 $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	i used to use Daddario for everything cept Drop C, but now i am strictly Daddario Drop C - 12-52 set (wound third) Drop D - 10.5-48 B Stand- 10-59 Looking for an Ibanez RG970XL

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06-22-2007, 07:06 PM	#32
Rusty_cooley702 ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 110 Thanked: 2	GHS 9-42 with a 58 for the B and ibanez

06-22-2007, 09:17 PM	#34
Brandon Azlgaf Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 43 Real Name: Brandon Main Seven: Ibanez Universe 777BK Rig: Vox AD30VT Thanked: 0	i use GHS boomers 9-42 and a 58 for the B. other strings seem dull sounding, especially ernie balls.

06-26-2007, 02:32 AM	#35
reese_apoc ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frewsburg, NY Posts: 23 Real Name: Josh Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Thanked: 0	well, when i went to the shop, that particular 70 was all that was available. i think i'm just gonna go down to a 64 next time

06-26-2007, 06:31 PM	#36
Ze Kink the black wizards Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 377 Real Name: Antti Main Seven: AV Custom 7 Main ERG: AV Custom 8 in progress Rig: Pod X3 Live Thanked: 7	Elixir 010-052's and a 068 which I buy as a single. On my 25.5" seven they feel just great, and I can tune to drop A or ADADGBE without any problems. Currently the guitar's tuned down half a step (I'm playing Meshuggah) and it feels good too. I tried a GHS 070 single for the B too, but it was shit. It sounded and felt good for about two days, after that it felt and played like a rubber band. It was surprisingly expensive too, as it was nearly as expensive as two 068 Elixir singles. No GHS for me ever again. I love Elixir! I think I'll be using 010-046's and a ~060 B on my 27" custom seven though. Or then the same 010-052's and 068 but tuned to A or G#.

08-07-2007, 10:28 PM	#37
Kornfann1024 ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jersey Posts: 158 Real Name: kris Main Seven: ibanez 7321:( Main ERG: epiphone g1275 soon Rig: Randall RX 120D Thanked: 0	ernie ball beffy slinkys with a 66 on the bottom

08-08-2007, 02:32 AM	#38
Scarve ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Repentigny Posts: 122 Thanked: 0	DR Hi-Beam .10 .13 .17 .26 .38 .50 .60

08-08-2007, 02:39 AM	#39
Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 7,719 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 49	GHS 9-42 and for the low B usually a 56.


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