Bass string on 7th... have you tried it?

alvaro · 07-29-2007, 03:36 PM

Hi all,

I was looking for Elixir strings for my seven... i need a 10-46 + 60 set

Well, i just knew Elixir doesn't make .060 gauge for e-guitar... therefore i thought:
"Why not to try a bass string, because they make 060's for basses"

The down thing is that a .060 bass string costs 12,40€ !!

¿Have you tried bass strings? ¿Why are they so expensive? ¿may i expect different tonal quality (less sparkle power chords, etc.)?

I play metal music so i don't want it sounds muddy or jazzy, i have no idea if a bass string on my 7th would sound right... just wanted Elixir all over my guitar and dont know any other solution.

07-29-2007, 03:40 PM

they make a 68

ZeroSignal · 07-29-2007, 03:42 PM

Nah. a string is a string is a string so it'll sound the same.

I use a D'Addario .065 bass string tuned to B because I can't get .068's in this retarded drunken country...

Stitch · 07-29-2007, 04:02 PM

Better suggestion - stop using Elixir's. They are so overpriced for what they are its just unreal.

Kronpox · 07-29-2007, 04:14 PM

My buddy's got a 65 bass string on his Hellraiser right now. There was definitely a noticeable increase in low end when he put it on, which I believe is more than just the higher gauge affecting the tone. Either way, it still sounds good.

Metal Ken · 07-29-2007, 04:16 PM

Agreed. i've done it before, and i like it a lot. I'll do it again in due time.

MF_Kitten · 07-29-2007, 04:21 PM

but what if you have a string-thru-body bridge, won´t the ball end hang out and gnaw into your pelvis? :P

technomancer · 07-29-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stitch216

Better suggestion - stop using Elixir's. They are so overpriced for what they are its just unreal.

Given that they last 3 or 4 times longer than anything else I've tried the price isn't bad at all

As an example I used to use Ernie Ball strings and had to change strings every three weeks. With Elixirs I need to change strings every 3-4 months, so I actually save money.

As for the Elixir bass string, if you try the 60 let us know how it works out as its something I've been considering myself.

alvaro · 07-29-2007, 04:41 PM

Thanks a lot for such quick feedback!

I definetly plan doing it sometine, but the price of the single bass string is huge: 12,40€ so i don't know realy if it worths the pain. It should be about 4 or 5 euro, right?

Anyways, i agree with technomancer... considering how long they are supossed to last, Elixir should save money indeed. Plus i am lazy when replacing strings.

Stitch · 07-29-2007, 04:44 PM

Its all down personal preference/chemistry.

I have tried just about every sort of string on the market for electrics and IMO, Elixirs don't offer anything particularly special. The electric strings are so-so, but my god, the acoustic strings are awesome. Martin SP's do the job better for half the price. Its a no brainer really for me!

On the other hand, I work in a shop, so I have the benefit of being able to try all of these strings for free

07-29-2007, 03:36 PM	#1
alvaro agonías Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madrid - Spain Posts: 100 Real Name: alvaro Main Seven: custom Rig: PC Thanked: 0	Bass string on 7th... have you tried it? Hi all, I was looking for Elixir strings for my seven... i need a 10-46 + 60 set Well, i just knew Elixir doesn't make .060 gauge for e-guitar... therefore i thought: "Why not to try a bass string, because they make 060's for basses" The down thing is that a .060 bass string costs 12,40€ !! ¿Have you tried bass strings? ¿Why are they so expensive? ¿may i expect different tonal quality (less sparkle power chords, etc.)? I play metal music so i don't want it sounds muddy or jazzy, i have no idea if a bass string on my 7th would sound right... just wanted Elixir all over my guitar and dont know any other solution.

07-29-2007, 04:16 PM	#6
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,452 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 73	Agreed. i've done it before, and i like it a lot. I'll do it again in due time. Almighty asmodeus, existant of chaos Ominous be thy name Thy kingdom come on earth Lead me into all temptation of my flesh So I may trespass greatly into Thy ways by my desires ~Fornicatus Benefictus http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

07-29-2007, 04:21 PM	#7
MF_Kitten Whines about shit! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lillehammer, Norway Posts: 2,252 Real Name: Morten Main Seven: Schecter Omen 7 Extreme Main ERG: Agile 28" baritone Rig: Pod X3 Live Thanked: 82	but what if you have a string-thru-body bridge, won´t the ball end hang out and gnaw into your pelvis? :P -------------------------------------- Æn Æppl Æ Dæi, Kiips De Dåktor Awæi

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07-29-2007, 03:40 PM	#2
Desecrated Dirty Lurker Posts: n/a	they make a 68

07-29-2007, 04:02 PM	#4
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 7,218 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 111	Better suggestion - stop using Elixir's. They are so overpriced for what they are its just unreal.

07-29-2007, 04:14 PM	#5
Kronpox shrent? shrent. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 690 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: Agile 727 + Lundgren/X2N Main ERG: Custom Agile Intrepid Rig: Vetta II HD, RS125XL Thanked: 14	My buddy's got a 65 bass string on his Hellraiser right now. There was definitely a noticeable increase in low end when he put it on, which I believe is more than just the higher gauge affecting the tone. Either way, it still sounds good.

07-29-2007, 04:41 PM	#9
alvaro agonías Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madrid - Spain Posts: 100 Real Name: alvaro Main Seven: custom Rig: PC Thanked: 0	Thanks a lot for such quick feedback! I definetly plan doing it sometine, but the price of the single bass string is huge: 12,40€ so i don't know realy if it worths the pain. It should be about 4 or 5 euro, right? Anyways, i agree with technomancer... considering how long they are supossed to last, Elixir should save money indeed. Plus i am lazy when replacing strings.

07-29-2007, 04:44 PM	#10
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 7,218 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 111	Its all down personal preference/chemistry. I have tried just about every sort of string on the market for electrics and IMO, Elixirs don't offer anything particularly special. The electric strings are so-so, but my god, the acoustic strings are awesome. Martin SP's do the job better for half the price. Its a no brainer really for me! On the other hand, I work in a shop, so I have the benefit of being able to try all of these strings for free


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