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Kingcrimson · 04-21-2006, 05:07 PM

One of the problems that I have run into is finding the right 7 string set for myself.

On my 6 string electric guitars, I had a local shop that carried a custom set of: 9-11-16-24-36-46. My ideal 7 string set would be: 9-11-16-24-36-46-(58 or 60)

Does anyone know of such a set? Otherwise I would get the GHS-GB7L and swap out the 32-42 with 36-46 trashing two strings.

noodles · 04-21-2006, 05:13 PM

http://www.juststrings.com

Check out their bulk strings and build your own custom sets. They don't tell you the manufacturer, but the general consenses is D'addario.

Mod: Fixed URL

Vince · 04-21-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

http://www,juststrings.com

Check out their bulk strings and build your own custom sets. They don't tell you the manufacturer, but the general consenses is D'addario.

+1

Kingcrimson · 04-21-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

http://www,juststrings.com

Check out their bulk strings and build your own custom sets. They don't tell you the manufacturer, but the general consenses is D'addario.

Awesome, Noodles. Thanks for the tip bro!

noodles · 04-21-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingcrimson

Awesome, Noodles. Thanks for the tip bro!

No prob. Poke around here a little more, there are a few threads floating around about balanced tension string sets that should be helpful when creating your own custom sets.

I'd link to one, but that would require me to use the search function right now...

WayneCustom7 · 04-21-2006, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

No prob. Poke around here a little more, there are a few threads floating around about balanced tension string sets that should be helpful when creating your own custom sets.

I'd link to one, but that would require me to use the search function right now...

Here you go!

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevenstring-guitars/5288-optimum-string-gauge.html

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sho...m+string+gauge

Kingcrimson · 04-21-2006, 10:18 PM

That's cool. A good savings too.

It looks like from JustStrings the D'Addario Electric Guitar 3 Pack Environmental XL Super Light Top/Regular Bottom would suit me, .009 - .046, EXL125-3D and then I'll add either a 056, 059 or 060.

What do you guys think?

Also, could you be so kind as to throw up the gauge that you are currently using on your 7.

Dumple Stilzkin · 04-21-2006, 10:29 PM

Im using 9.5's and my B is a 56 and my E is a 42 for comparison.

Kingcrimson · 04-21-2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dumple Stilzkin

Im using 9.5's and my B is a 56 and my E is a 42 for comparison.

Stilzkin, you don't find that the 56 is too light? It doesn't flub up on you for fast rhythm attack?

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

http://www.juststrings.com

Check out their bulk strings and build your own custom sets. They don't tell you the manufacturer, but the general consenses is D'addario.

Mod: Fixed URL

So here's what I came up with. Seems cheap. I'd pay twice this at GC. GC charges a buck just for a single. JustStrings charges 2.90 for 12. Sounds fishy. No? 42.62 total!!!

================================================== =========
Your Shopping Cart
Item Unit
Price Qty. Subtotal

JustStrings.com Bulk Strings - Nickel Plated Round Wound .058, Bulk Pack of 12, 058NW
10.58

JustStrings.com Bulk Strings - Nickel Plated Round Wound .046, Bulk Pack of 12, 046NW
9.14

JustStrings.com Bulk Strings - Nickel Plated Round Wound .036, Bulk Pack of 12, 036NW
7.46

JustStrings.com Bulk Strings - Nickel Plated Round Wound .024, Bulk Pack of 12, 024NW
6.74

JustStrings.com Bulk Strings - Plain Steel .016, Bulk Pack of 12, 016P
2.90

JustStrings.com Bulk Strings - Plain Steel .011, Bulk Pack of 12, 011P
2.90

JustStrings.com Bulk Strings - Plain Steel .009, Bulk Pack of 12, 009P
2.90

Subtotal for JustStrings.com.: 42.62

Miss UV · 04-22-2006, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingcrimson

Also, could you be so kind as to throw up the gauge that you are currently using on your 7.

I use Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky 009 - 046 and an additional 056 (D'addario)

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Kingcrimson Electric Glide Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 64 Real Name: Greasy Fingers Main Seven: Supra Vigier Excalibur 7 Rig: <-DIEZEL HERBERT-> Thanked: 0	* STRINGS * One of the problems that I have run into is finding the right 7 string set for myself. On my 6 string electric guitars, I had a local shop that carried a custom set of: 9-11-16-24-36-46. My ideal 7 string set would be: 9-11-16-24-36-46-(58 or 60) Does anyone know of such a set? Otherwise I would get the GHS-GB7L and swap out the 32-42 with 36-46 trashing two strings.

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Kingcrimson Electric Glide Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 64 Real Name: Greasy Fingers Main Seven: Supra Vigier Excalibur 7 Rig: <-DIEZEL HERBERT-> Thanked: 0	That's cool. A good savings too. It looks like from JustStrings the D'Addario Electric Guitar 3 Pack Environmental XL Super Light Top/Regular Bottom would suit me, .009 - .046, EXL125-3D and then I'll add either a 056, 059 or 060. What do you guys think? Also, could you be so kind as to throw up the gauge that you are currently using on your 7.

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