[Dumple Stilzkin]

Alright I just finished my order for my dream strings. Heres what I thought I would try. (All on a 25.5in scale rg7 Ibanez) I usually use a dr tite fit 9-52 7 string set, but the 2 b strings were a bit floppy.
Well its no wonder! Look at the huge differences in tension between my high b and the A string! Thats pretty inconsistant.
9-13.1
11-11
16-14.7
24-15.8
32-15.8
42-14.8
52-12.34
So Wayne7's idea is to make the tension increase from the lighter strings to the heavier ones, ok sounds like a good idea. But all the sets I had tried with thicker wounds strings tapering off as you get higher, seems even more inconsistant than my ol' method of strings. SOOO, I had an idea of trying to make the tension even across the board, I liked how my E A D and G string felt tension wise, so I tried to stay around 14-15lbs of tension per string. This is what I came up with
9.5 14.6
13 15.4
16 14.7
24 15.8
32 15.8
42 14.8
56 14.8
Which works out well because I can use the DR's I like, buying a 6 string pack. And then adding the singles (9.5 and then the 13 plus the 56 for the b) it ends up being about 7dollars a pack of strings, but this is music were talking about here, if it ends up working as well as I think it will, it should be worth it.
I will post back in about a week and let you guys know how it went. Anyone else try evening out the tension on their guitar? Have you tried Waynes idea? Anything similar? Thanks!!

[Mind Riot]

Yep, I did it. Here's the thread:

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevenstring-guitars/8194-tried-a-tension-matched-string-set-thanks-to-waynecustom7.html

I guess I like a lot more tension on the lower strings than most people.

[Dumple Stilzkin]

Right on thanks!

[zimbloth]

You should try the other DR strings, the HI-Beams. I think those are the best sounding strings made.

[Dumple Stilzkin]

Ya think so? It says they are even brighter than the tite fite, thats about the only difference I could find. What do you think the differences are?

[WayneCustom7]

Originally Posted by Dumple Stilzkin

So Wayne7's idea is to make the tension increase from the lighter strings to the heavier ones, ok sounds like a good idea. But all the sets I had tried with thicker wounds strings tapering off as you get higher, seems even more inconsistant than my ol' method of strings.

Not my set, it increases from the high E to the low B, with no dips. You have to create a custom set, and order from juststrings.com, or anywhere else the sell singles and oddballs!

[Dumple Stilzkin]

OK heres an undate I got all of the strings yesterday.
Was using ----------- Now using
9-13.1 ------ 9.5 14.6
11-11 --------- 13 15.4
16-14.7 ------- 16 14.7
24-15.8 -------- 24 15.8
32-15.8 ------ 32 15.8
42-14.8 ------ 42 14.8
52-12.34 ---- 56 14.8
Let me tell you I have never had my guitar play so good! I don't have to adjust technique like I did before, like say from my low b to my low e. I can play effortlessly from one string to the next, and the tone of the B has greatly improved. If you notice your strings are unbalanced, I would reccomend following Wayne7's idea, or this equal tension. For me this works alot better than Waynes set. I am working on getting a lil computer recording deal going on, I will let you guys and gals know when I get a song recorded so you can hear me. I think it has evend out the overall tonal discrepencies.
Also can anyone compare DR tite fits to the Hi Beam strings for me? Thanks!

[Kingcrimson]

Originally Posted by Dumple Stilzkin

Alright I just finished my order for my dream strings. Heres what I thought I would try. (All on a 25.5in scale rg7 Ibanez) I usually use a dr tite fit 9-52 7 string set, but the 2 b strings were a bit floppy.
Well its no wonder! Look at the huge differences in tension between my high b and the A string! Thats pretty inconsistant.
9-13.1
11-11
16-14.7
24-15.8
32-15.8
42-14.8
52-12.34
So Wayne7's idea is to make the tension increase from the lighter strings to the heavier ones, ok sounds like a good idea. But all the sets I had tried with thicker wounds strings tapering off as you get higher, seems even more inconsistant than my ol' method of strings. SOOO, I had an idea of trying to make the tension even across the board, I liked how my E A D and G string felt tension wise, so I tried to stay around 14-15lbs of tension per string. This is what I came up with
9.5 14.6
13 15.4
16 14.7
24 15.8
32 15.8
42 14.8
56 14.8
Which works out well because I can use the DR's I like, buying a 6 string pack. And then adding the singles (9.5 and then the 13 plus the 56 for the b) it ends up being about 7dollars a pack of strings, but this is music were talking about here, if it ends up working as well as I think it will, it should be worth it.
I will post back in about a week and let you guys know how it went. Anyone else try evening out the tension on their guitar? Have you tried Waynes idea? Anything similar? Thanks!!

Sounds good. But why not use JustStrings.com and build your custom set in bult? Comes out to under $50 for a dozen sets.

Originally Posted by WayneCustom7

Not my set, it increases from the high E to the low B, with no dips. You have to create a custom set, and order from juststrings.com, or anywhere else the sell singles and oddballs!

OOPS! I guess I should read the whole thread before a reply.

[WayneCustom7]

Originally Posted by Kingcrimson

Sounds good. But why not use JustStrings.com and build your custom set in bult? Comes out to under $50 for a dozen sets.




OOPS! I guess I should read the whole thread before a reply.

That's cool bro!

[zimbloth]

Originally Posted by Dumple Stilzkin

Ya think so? It says they are even brighter than the tite fite, thats about the only difference I could find. What do you think the differences are?

Tite-Fit are ok, but Hi-Beams maintain that 'new string' feel and tone a lot longer. They're brighter yes, but in a good way. Palm mutes or runs on the low b have more bite and snap to them, while still retaining all the low end. Overall, they're just better for rock or metal. Tite-Fits are designed for an 'All-Around' string, jazz blues whatever.