Having trouble finding 7th string gauges that are not bass strings

[MusicManJP6]

So, I'm still trying to find my ideal string gauges for my RG7421. Currently I have 10's on the E, B, & G strings and 11's on the D, A, E, & B strings. The B string is a 58. It feels pretty decent, but I want to try a 60 or bigger to see how it feels. Problem is that it seems anything bigger than that is only available in a bass string. The ball end on a bass string is too big to fit in the back of my stoptail bridge. If I had a 7420 with a floyd then it would not be a problem - just snip the ball off the end...

Where can I find guitar strings packed individually that have a small ball end?! Don't want to buy baritone strings just for the one B string. Would be nice if they made a pack with 10s on top and then thicker up to like a 62 or something on bottom. Just don't want it to be a hassle each time I restring.

 

[AfroSamurai]

you can try this

DAddarioFretted Strings » Electric Strings » All Electric String Singles » XL Nickel Wound Singles

 

[yacker]

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[synrgy]

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Various gauge guitar strings between your 58 and a 70. I'm currently using a 66 for my low A. I was using a 70 for a while cause I loved how tight it was, but I got tired of the attack being completely different than all the other strings.

 

[gunshow86de]

Take your pick of manufacturer, but D'addario definitely goes heavier than all the others.

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[gunshow86de]

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[jerome snail]

Take your pick of manufacturer, but D'addario definitely goes heavier than all the others.

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GHS makes .90 with standard ball end too

 

[Soopahmahn]

JustStrings.com is the answer, but I've also ordered heavy single 3-packs of guitar strings from Musician's Friend.

 

[jerome snail]

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[Ketzer]

I custom-order my strings through Sam Ash, They can get the GHS .070 singles in. I usually pair them with the DR Alexi Laiho Sig 10-56s

 

[ibbyfreak13]

ernie ball has many large guage string for guitar with the standard ball end

 

[MusicManJP6]

Thanks dudes! Any recommendations for string gauges for tuning half step down ala Jeff Loomis? I know he uses 10-52 + 70, but that might be overkill!

 

[King Ian]

Completely personal preference. Obviously, the heavier the gauge the tighter it will be. Personally, I love a .068 for Bb and B.

 

[Soopahmahn]

Thanks dudes! Any recommendations for string gauges for tuning half step down ala Jeff Loomis? I know he uses 10-52 + 70, but that might be overkill!

It is. If you typically rock .009 gauge sets a half step down at your chosen scale length (25.5" I assume?) you should be happy with a .055-.058. If you like .010s, I would suggest .059-.060. Frankly, the only sets that I like are D'Addario's sets because they have the thickest low strings vs. other 7-string sets, and I am content using them as-is (at 25.5").

EDIT: You said .010's. I think you'll be happy with a .060. I'm rocking a .064 right now and it makes my pickups sound a bit boomy and it's too stiff for comfortable power chording. It has a nice taught feeling when I'm doing fast palm-mutes, though, and it prevents the pitch from waving around too much. It's also nice for clean fingerpicking.

 

[MusicManJP6]

It is. If you typically rock .009 gauge sets a half step down at your chosen scale length (25.5" I assume?) you should be happy with a .055-.058. If you like .010s, I would suggest .059-.060. Frankly, the only sets that I like are D'Addario's sets because they have the thickest low strings vs. other 7-string sets, and I am content using them as-is (at 25.5").

EDIT: You said .010's. I think you'll be happy with a .060. I'm rocking a .064 right now and it makes my pickups sound a bit boomy and it's too stiff for comfortable power chording. It has a nice taught feeling when I'm doing fast palm-mutes, though, and it prevents the pitch from waving around too much. It's also nice for clean fingerpicking.

I wanna try a 60 and a 62 I think. Thanks!

 

[Hybrid138]

I was just about to make a topic like this. I'm totally getting some single set now.

 

[Stateless]

Thanks dudes! Any recommendations for string gauges for tuning half step down ala Jeff Loomis? I know he uses 10-52 + 70, but that might be overkill!

I use 10-13-17-26-36-48-64 in standard tuning. Works well 1/2 step down as well. In my experience, the low B's that come in sets are always too floppy and hard to keep in tune. I'd recommend starting with a 62, and then possibly moving up if you want a little more tension.

 

[MusicManJP6]

I use 10-13-17-26-36-48-64 in standard tuning. Works well 1/2 step down as well. In my experience, the low B's that come in sets are always too floppy and hard to keep in tune.

Yea man that actually sounds like a good set to try! Is that a custom set that you have to order in separate strings? It would be nice to see a set with those gauges for ease of string changes. I guess if I liked it I could order several of each gauge and be good for a while.

 

[Konfyouzd]

Completely personal preference. Obviously, the heavier the gauge the tighter it will be. Personally, I love a .068 for Bb and B.

Fuck me... You could strangle an elephant w/ that string.

 

[King Ian]

Fuck me... You could strangle an elephant w/ that string.

Haha. 25.5 has terrible tensions as far as I'm concerned, so I put huge strings on it!