The Light-Ass Strings Bridgade are onto something

ZeroSignal · 04-10-2008, 02:29 PM

I've just put elixirs on my 7's in B and I used .052's instead of the d'addario .054's and they play amazingly! Dino was definitely on to something. :dino:

Crucified · 04-10-2008, 02:39 PM

i use 9 - 42 with a 54 for my 7s and then a 70 on top of that for my 8.

thadood · 04-10-2008, 02:43 PM

I can't do light.. I tend to pull my B string (A, on my guitar, technically) off of the fretboard as it is, and I use a 68. I was disgusted by the Elixers that came stock on my Carvin when I got it =x

Stihltygre · 09-29-2008, 01:34 AM

ok first post , been considering moving into the 7 string world and figured y'all would be the people to learn from.

Myself, having gone from cello to bass to guitar, light strings just feel.....rubbery, i have 14" forearms and bend my 11s up a 4th on the g, with lighter strings i just lose control, mind you i also can't make a gibson scale guitar sound like anything at all, though on a 25.5 scale i can make it sing, i don't use a pick just my nail, and finger, and i like the variance i can get out of a heavy string, there are whispers and nuaces i can't get to come out of a lighter guage...

however it's been a VERY interesting topic that was incredibly informative

Stealthtastic · 09-29-2008, 02:19 AM

Bigger strings in standard just make everything too snappy for some reason.

ZeroSignal · 09-29-2008, 12:57 PM

I'm finding my Elixir .056 a little too floppy in A tuning. Can anyone recommend a string that is maybe .058ish and coated or otherwise would last as long as and sound close enough to an Elixir?

ibznorange · 09-29-2008, 01:07 PM

i use a 59 in standard, and most 7 string .009 sets use a .54. Id try a 59 brightwire maybe (DR)

MF_Kitten · 09-29-2008, 03:18 PM

i like medium tension feel, but light gauge sound. i go for bright-ass strings and longer scales :P

right now, i do B standard with a regular .52 set of strings on 28" scale. sounds amazing, but doesn´t feel loose at all!

Sang-Drax · 09-29-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stihltygre

ok first post , been considering moving into the 7 string world and figured y'all would be the people to learn from.

Myself, having gone from cello to bass to guitar, light strings just feel.....rubbery, i have 14" forearms and bend my 11s up a 4th on the g, with lighter strings i just lose control, mind you i also can't make a gibson scale guitar sound like anything at all, though on a 25.5 scale i can make it sing, i don't use a pick just my nail, and finger, and i like the variance i can get out of a heavy string, there are whispers and nuaces i can't get to come out of a lighter guage...

however it's been a VERY interesting topic that was incredibly informative

jwthompson21 · 09-29-2008, 04:09 PM

I noticed other have mentioned the Elixir sets 0.011-0.052 (i think). Those come with four wound and two plain gauge. Order a bulk set of 9s or 10s.
I have spent way less on strings thanks to using those sets, they feel superb in standard BEADGBE tuning on a 25.5", and I even use the same set to tune my 6er to drop C (substituting the fourth wound string with a plain gauge).

I found out Dino was using a 52 for B and A tuning AFTER discovering the Elixir fix (dangit they still don't make a 7 string set!)

great minds think a like HAAHA

04-10-2008, 02:39 PM	#82
Crucified Deathgrind Maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1,539 Real Name: Kevin Main Seven: rg2027xvv Main ERG: Custom Sherman 8. Rig: Herbert/Uberschall Thanked: 54 $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	i use 9 - 42 with a 54 for my 7s and then a 70 on top of that for my 8. ------------------------ Shameless sale thread sig. http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/gui...ogie-4x12.html

04-10-2008, 02:43 PM	#83
thadood 'Das brootal. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 614 Real Name: Matthew Main Seven: Carvin DC727C Rig: V-Twin->TS100->Vader Thanked: 17	I can't do light.. I tend to pull my B string (A, on my guitar, technically) off of the fretboard as it is, and I use a 68. I was disgusted by the Elixers that came stock on my Carvin when I got it =x Your ass here!

09-29-2008, 01:07 PM	#87
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 8,074 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 55	i use a 59 in standard, and most 7 string .009 sets use a .54. Id try a 59 brightwire maybe (DR) Reverse Headstocks or Bust ALL HEIL THE ADMINISHREDDER!

09-29-2008, 03:18 PM	#88
MF_Kitten Whines about shit! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lillehammer, Norway Posts: 2,255 Real Name: Morten Main Seven: Schecter Omen 7 Extreme Main ERG: Agile 28" baritone Rig: Pod X3 Live Thanked: 83	i like medium tension feel, but light gauge sound. i go for bright-ass strings and longer scales :P right now, i do B standard with a regular .52 set of strings on 28" scale. sounds amazing, but doesn´t feel loose at all! -------------------------------------- Æn Æppl Æ Dæi, Kiips De Dåktor Awæi

09-29-2008, 04:09 PM	#90
jwthompson21 Machines of Hate Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 12 Real Name: Shaggy Main Seven: Ibanez K7 Rig: Crate 2x12 Thanked: 0	Elixirs I noticed other have mentioned the Elixir sets 0.011-0.052 (i think). Those come with four wound and two plain gauge. Order a bulk set of 9s or 10s. I have spent way less on strings thanks to using those sets, they feel superb in standard BEADGBE tuning on a 25.5", and I even use the same set to tune my 6er to drop C (substituting the fourth wound string with a plain gauge). I found out Dino was using a 52 for B and A tuning AFTER discovering the Elixir fix (dangit they still don't make a 7 string set!) great minds think a like HAAHA JWT

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09-29-2008, 01:34 AM	#84
Stihltygre Slightly off kilter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: boyertown pa Posts: 1 Real Name: most call me Ca Main Seven: haven't decided Main ERG: working on it Rig: Mesa f-50 Thanked: 0	ok first post , been considering moving into the 7 string world and figured y'all would be the people to learn from. Myself, having gone from cello to bass to guitar, light strings just feel.....rubbery, i have 14" forearms and bend my 11s up a 4th on the g, with lighter strings i just lose control, mind you i also can't make a gibson scale guitar sound like anything at all, though on a 25.5 scale i can make it sing, i don't use a pick just my nail, and finger, and i like the variance i can get out of a heavy string, there are whispers and nuaces i can't get to come out of a lighter guage... however it's been a VERY interesting topic that was incredibly informative

09-29-2008, 02:19 AM	#85
Stealthtastic ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bc Canada Posts: 2,308 Thanked: 17	Bigger strings in standard just make everything too snappy for some reason.

09-29-2008, 12:57 PM	#86
ZeroSignal IST KRIEG!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 4,374 Real Name: Ruarc Main Seven: Ibanez RG8427F FE Rig: PODxt Live Thanked: 39	I'm finding my Elixir .056 a little too floppy in A tuning. Can anyone recommend a string that is maybe .058ish and coated or otherwise would last as long as and sound close enough to an Elixir?

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