Mind Riot's Guide to D'Addario String Tension

Mind Riot · 05-30-2006, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

How about a title edit?

Works for me. And hey, there can't be THAT much difference in tension to where someone looking for a tighter low B would end up with something way off just because they went with GHS or DR. At least it will get them in the ball park.

And thanks for the kindness, ohio eric.

ohio_eric · 05-31-2006, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mind Riot

Works for me. And hey, there can't be THAT much difference in tension to where someone looking for a tighter low B would end up with something way off just because they went with GHS or DR. At least it will get them in the ball park.

And thanks for the kindness, ohio eric.

No problem.

You are right the D'Addario info should get you in the ball park.

Drew · 06-01-2006, 04:29 PM

This is pretty damned cool.

Benzesp · 01-03-2007, 11:56 AM

I used to use Dean Markley strings for my 6's be cause they had noicably tighter tension over D'Addario and Ernest Ball. I have yet to see 7 string Markley sets in my town.

I've been using D'Addario 10-56 and have become quite used to them and had all of my 7's set up for use with this brand of strings. Last week I bought some new strings at GC and after I strung up My Carvin 727 I immediatley noticed something was weird. I looked at the box and D'Addario had changed the .56 to .59. I was like WTF? the .59 was way too big and barely fit through the sperzel tuner. It really didnt do anything for the string tension, everything played sharp because of the added mass of the string. Be aware D'Addario users, they switched it up! I go back to GC and all of the D'addario sets are 10-56. Its kinda funny because I asked specifically the guy for D'addario 10-56 and I got 10-59.

I've been forced to use Ernie Ball which I dont care for.... What other string options are there. Does GHS make a 7 set? Better yet does Dean Markley?

Ror3h · 01-04-2007, 02:14 PM

I'm really glad d'addario make the 10-59 sets now, saves me money and having to hunt around for a .59

Luckily its the same as i was using on my 7 before, set of 10s with a .59.
I can understand how you would be annoyed if you didnt realise though, but for me .56 is far too low for B let alone Bb

urklvt · 01-08-2007, 06:36 AM

Thanks for doing the legwork for us man!

WayneCustom7 · 02-17-2007, 07:53 PM

How come I am just seeing this now...WOW, you are the best Mind Riot, this is a lot of work...we should combine and sticky all of the threads related to OSG!

zimbloth · 02-17-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WayneCustom7

How come I am just seeing this now...WOW, you are the best Mind Riot, this is a lot of work...we should combine and sticky all of the threads related to OSG!

Yeah I've had this bookmarked for a long time. I just put a set of 9-12-16-24-32-44-59 on my ESP and it feels and sounds great, apart from the low B which doenst sound very good. Will probably put the 56 back on, but I love how the 9-44 part feels

WayneCustom7 · 02-17-2007, 08:14 PM

It's wierd how, on these boards, where a group of individuals who are obviously into trying new things, hence the seventh string, were quite receptive to trying out the OSG theory. However when I tried posting on other borads, namely ones where the six string ruled supreme, the average answer was, 'if it aint broke then why fix it!'

ohio_eric · 02-18-2007, 12:10 AM

I've been kicking around doing this, would anyone be interested in a list of tension using bass strings? I know a few people on here use them especially for gauges above .060". It wouldn't be too much work I'd just need to know the scale lengths, pitches and gauges that I should run.

If you want it let me know and I can slap it together.

06-01-2006, 04:29 PM	#13
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01-03-2007, 11:56 AM	#14
Benzesp IdrinkYourMilkshake! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 955 Real Name: Benny Main Seven: Custom Ukulele 7 Rig: Splawn>2 Mesa 4x12's Thanked: 16	D'addario bastards! I used to use Dean Markley strings for my 6's be cause they had noicably tighter tension over D'Addario and Ernest Ball. I have yet to see 7 string Markley sets in my town. I've been using D'Addario 10-56 and have become quite used to them and had all of my 7's set up for use with this brand of strings. Last week I bought some new strings at GC and after I strung up My Carvin 727 I immediatley noticed something was weird. I looked at the box and D'Addario had changed the .56 to .59. I was like WTF? the .59 was way too big and barely fit through the sperzel tuner. It really didnt do anything for the string tension, everything played sharp because of the added mass of the string. Be aware D'Addario users, they switched it up! I go back to GC and all of the D'addario sets are 10-56. Its kinda funny because I asked specifically the guy for D'addario 10-56 and I got 10-59. I've been forced to use Ernie Ball which I dont care for.... What other string options are there. Does GHS make a 7 set? Better yet does Dean Markley?

01-08-2007, 06:36 AM	#16
urklvt This is my alt Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 2,420 Real Name: urk Main Seven: 28.625" S7420 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid 8 Rig: Mesa Mark IV Thanked: 4 / 1	Thanks for doing the legwork for us man! "Dude, you need to find the right fucking meds to be on, because you are the most unstable person I know."

02-17-2007, 07:53 PM	#17
WayneCustom7 Paolo Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 2,928 Real Name: Paolo Main Seven: EBMM JP7 Rig: GT8-Pvy60/60-2-1x12 Thanked: 9	How come I am just seeing this now...WOW, you are the best Mind Riot, this is a lot of work...we should combine and sticky all of the threads related to OSG! "and we'll also be establishing, beyond all scientific doubt, that ANY note can be made to sound good over ANY chord, so long as you put it in the right place!" Guthrie Govan

02-18-2007, 12:10 AM	#20
ohio_eric He loves you Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,403 Main Seven: Schecter Jeff Loomis Sig Rig: Boss GT-8 Thanked: 180	I've been kicking around doing this, would anyone be interested in a list of tension using bass strings? I know a few people on here use them especially for gauges above .060". It wouldn't be too much work I'd just need to know the scale lengths, pitches and gauges that I should run. If you want it let me know and I can slap it together. The only proof he needed for the existance of God was music. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Without music, life would be a mistake. Friedrich Nietzsche

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01-04-2007, 02:14 PM	#15
Ror3h ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 549 Real Name: Rory Main Seven: RG1527 BP + Dimarzio X2N7 Rig: ENGL Fireball/PODxt Thanked: 6	I'm really glad d'addario make the 10-59 sets now, saves me money and having to hunt around for a .59 Luckily its the same as i was using on my 7 before, set of 10s with a .59. I can understand how you would be annoyed if you didnt realise though, but for me .56 is far too low for B let alone Bb

02-17-2007, 08:14 PM	#19
WayneCustom7 Paolo Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 2,928 Real Name: Paolo Main Seven: EBMM JP7 Rig: GT8-Pvy60/60-2-1x12 Thanked: 9	It's wierd how, on these boards, where a group of individuals who are obviously into trying new things, hence the seventh string, were quite receptive to trying out the OSG theory. However when I tried posting on other borads, namely ones where the six string ruled supreme, the average answer was, 'if it aint broke then why fix it!'

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