Sevens and Strings

[Tommysixgun]

I finally picked up a pair of Sevens....What do you guys recommend for strings? I normally use DR Pure Blues on my Sixes

Tommy

 

[MaxStatic]

I switched from DR strings to D'Addario lately and glad I made the switch. They don't seem to last as long but sound and feel better. Usually use the jazz set with a .65 for the low string.

 

[Cheesebuiscut]

Elixir.

 

[BIG ND SWEATY]

ghs boomer .70 for the low and ernie ball not even slinkys for the other 6

 

[Infamous Impact]

D'addarios. They sound the best to me, but with my acid hands one set lasts me about a week. Elixirs last me 3-4 weeks though. Ernie Balls tend to breaks on me. I haven't tried DRs and GHS just have something missing in what I like.

 

[Thyrif]

I use mostly Elixirs on all my guitars. But now I have a set of D'addario 9's for my 7string because Elixirs only have 10's for sevens and I was trying out the difference.
D'ddarios last me usually about a month, Elixirs about three (four max) and feel way better (for me) because no junk and dirt from my fingers stick on the strings.

I had Slinkies for a while, they were pretty nice but the coating wore off in a couple of days, thats just not worth it for me.
Good luck!

 

[Mordacain]

I usually use a set of Dean Markley Vintage Reissue regulars (10-46) with a .54 or .56 for the low B (just buy the 7 in sets of ten. The Dean Markleys run for $29 for sets of 12. I however have 0 acid content in my hands and my palms rarely sweat so strings last me for a year.

I've been experimenting with 9-46 sets on my 6'rs and might transition to those on 7 as well. Regardless, for cost effectiveness, I think getting a regular six set and then buying a ten pack of individual strings for the low B.

 

[Scookers]

D'Addario 10's seven string set: D'Addario Electric Guitar 7-string Environmental XL Regular Lite, .010 - .059, EXL110-7
They sound great. They hold up. They are consistent. The price is right, too. The SIT's are great and even a little cheaper. I can't believe more people don't play the S I T strings. Maybe I'll buy some more and put them to the test again. Anyway, my 2 cents.

 

[edsped]

Elixirs.

World of difference.

 

[MatthewK]

Elixir. I sold my Steinberger because it wouldn't work with elixir strings.

 

[Wyldefan916]

Right now my RG7321 has D'Addario's on it with the stock gauge B. I'm gonna swap them out soon though to use Ernie Ball regular slinky's and use a 62 for the bottom string.

 

[Tommysixgun]

Thanks for all of the responses. I just ordered a couple of packs of Elixir's.

Tommy

 

[Bboren]

I use an 11-56 d'addario pack with a 66 for the low b on my carvin, and the same pack but with a low 70 on my agile septor. Love how they both feel and I've always loved how d'addarios sound.