haffner1
Well-Known Member
I called DR. They said I can go to an authorized retailer and they can contact the rep to get custom sets built. I don't know what this will cost but I am going to check it out.
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I called DR. They said I can go to an authorized retailer and they can contact the rep to get custom sets built. I don't know what this will cost but I am going to check it out.
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MetalBuddah
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I just ordered in a 11-80 set. Will let you all know how that goes
Experimorph
Well-Known Member
This happened to me as well. Boy, I could've kissed the guy as he literally saved me some 15 euros (apparently that is the price for making me go full homo) because I didn't have to opt for a bass string. What's more is that the TF8-10 set is pretty well balanced progressively! I can only imagine my face when I saw the gauges.
The set has become my standard set for a 27 incher. Though I did swap the .010 for a .009.
Yoims
Frustrated Lefty
I threw the 10-75 on my RG8, and it's been like 3 months and I'm still using the same strings. They have lasted longer than any set I've ever used, and they sound amazing. The 10-75 sound and feel great for F and F# tuning on an 8 string. However, I like going just a bit lower so I'm looking at getting the 11-80 next.
I bought them off here:
Dr Tite Fit TF8 11 Electric Guitar Strings 8 String Set 11 80 | eBay
Got them in a few days, and the guy was great to work with.
I bought them off here:
Dr Tite Fit TF8 11 Electric Guitar Strings 8 String Set 11 80 | eBay
Got them in a few days, and the guy was great to work with.
hand amputation
Well-Known Member
Just ordered a 10-75 set for my RG8. Once I get them I am gonna do a setup.
Bought about getting the 11-80, but I wasn't sure how much that'd affect the neck.
Any ideas?
Bought about getting the 11-80, but I wasn't sure how much that'd affect the neck.
Any ideas?
Yoims
Frustrated Lefty
Won't fit through the 8th string peg, you'd need to make the hole bigger. The 75 hardly fits through.
MetalBuddah
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I just put the 11-80 on and my neck is doing just fine. Barely had to adjust it.
Only thing is that the 80 sounds like a bass :/ I guess that's what I get for not buying circle k lol
You'd need to tweak the truss rod, especially if you're coming from stock strings. I hope you don't bend much, cause that would be a nightmare. The sustain would likely be epic, though.
Malkav
Washing your dishes.
Does anyone know what the tension on these strings is like? Would they be higher or lower tension than say Daddario/Ernie Ball/Rotosound? I made the mistake of ordering Circle Ks based off of claims they would be higher tension than those three brands, so an actual experienced opinion would be what I'm interested in?
Also I use .80 gauge on my RG2228 and it fits the tuning peg fine, no modification...
Also I use .80 gauge on my RG2228 and it fits the tuning peg fine, no modification...
Rectionmaarten
Well-Known Member
I bought some DR DDT a while ago and I must say that these strings are the worst I've ever had. When you just start to use them, they're OK, but after some hours of playing (not long) they really started losing tone. They started to sound dull really quick. They loose the new string's 'snappiness' much quicker than other brands.
Yoims
Frustrated Lefty
Keep in mind. These strings aren't meant to be very bright or snappy. They are essentially Jazz strings, they have a rounded core, not the hexagon core like other strings use now. They have a duller, smoother and simple tone to them. They are after all Tosin and Javier's choice of strings, and I don't think I need to mention their style of playing.
I played classical guitar for several years, so I grew accustomed to the duller, darker tones that the rounded cores provide. So if you're looking for a lot of bite out of these strings, you're not looking for the right strings.
I played classical guitar for several years, so I grew accustomed to the duller, darker tones that the rounded cores provide. So if you're looking for a lot of bite out of these strings, you're not looking for the right strings.
Damo707
Ibaninja
I got the 10/75 set nearly perfect for me in standard or drop E.
sorry you had that experience with them, i have been using DR strings for years now because from my experience they last longer then other strings i've tried.
MF_Kitten
Set up us the bomb
11-80 heavy, check.
10-75 medium, check.
along the same incremental line-
09-70 light?......used by their biggest 8 string endorsers, not there?! Huh?
Good strings, but
I bet they're going for the 27" scale guys, since there's more of those. They really SHOULD take the hint when Meshuggah really nailed down those gauges as the "standard".
Strat0blaster
Deftones Junkie
Hey I have a question about the Circle K Strings. My new Agile has a string through body and on the "Before you buy" section of the website it states that the tapering is too short for a string through body. Does this apply or no? I noticed most of that info was about a bass and not guitar. I'm looking for my perfect set and I saw the .79-.10 set and was excited till I saw this...
GreatWhiteYeti
Well-Known Member
no it doesn't.
xCaptainx
Dr Djodson
I use the 10-75 set on a 26.5" 8 string. They sound and feel great for F.
House74
Perfect Djentleman
I just got in a few single Circle K .82s to try on my 26.5" schecter, and I can honestly say this string completely changed my sound in a positive way. Added A LITTLE bit of bass, but kept it nice n bright (at least to my ear). The nice thing with them is you can get them with different tops too in sets if you like lighter or heavy as hell, they have the set to fit you. Circle K definitely the strings for my 8's from now on!
Strat0blaster
Deftones Junkie
Thanks for the reply Bushmaster. First time owner of an ERG. After playing for a few hours the .74 is extremely light, so I'll probably go with some .82 or .86. That 27" Agile is giving me fits with that loose F#. I can bend it almost down to the D string and no punch what so ever. Everything is soooo muddy :/
