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The guy I was talking to the other day at Alpha uses a 10-52 set and then swaps the 10 for an 8.distressed_romeo said:Has anyone ever tried more unusual gauge strings, like 9.5s or 8.5s? D'Addario and GHS both do them.
Here's what I was thinking would suit me nicely on my seven (bear in mind it's tuned down a half-step):
E-9.5
B-11.5
G-17
D-26
A-36
E-46
B-58
distressed_romeo said:Has anyone ever tried more unusual gauge strings, like 9.5s or 8.5s? D'Addario and GHS both do them.
Here's what I was thinking would suit me nicely on my seven (bear in mind it's tuned down a half-step):
E-9.5
B-11.5
G-17
D-26
A-36
E-46
B-58
WayneCustom7 said:Ah, have I posted here yet...I use an OPTIMUM string gauge, which is
8.5-11.5-15-22-30-44-59
and they are D'Addarios!
noodles said:I've just switched up to a "custom" set that I order from Just Strings: 10-13-17-26-36-48-60. I like it so far, but the low B still feels a little floppy.
Are you guys finding that stepping up to something larger (like the 68, Ken) is killing your attack or making things too bass heavy? The situation I'm in requires a bright guitar tone.
The set i've got is actually very nice. I designed it so each string increases by about a pound of tension per string (the 10 is about 14 Lbs, the 14 is about 15 lbs, the 19 is about 16.5 lbs, etc). My low A(its on a 1077, so its on a baritone keep in mind) Feels about as taut as a low E string from a pack of tens, and has plenty of snap and is very tight sounding. It doesnt kill my attack any, at all (With this setup, moving from string to string is actually somewhat easier for whatever reason). I love this string setup and will continue to use it on this guitar. i HIGHLY suggest trying something similar out, and if you want, i could calculate the strings you'd need. using a 68 made my 7th string everything it should be, and leaves nothing to be desired. (its not too 'floppy' or too 'big' or anything, or too bassy. It feels very natural)noodles said:I've just switched up to a "custom" set that I order from Just Strings: 10-13-17-26-36-48-60. I like it so far, but the low B still feels a little floppy.
Are you guys finding that stepping up to something larger (like the 68, Ken) is killing your attack or making things too bass heavy? The situation I'm in requires a bright guitar tone.
It's called Optimum String Tension/Gauge and Metalken is right on with this. Since I have changed I notice an increase in not only playability, but my chord tone is fucking awesome, the note separation is brilliant, no gouping or overlapping of tonesMetal Ken said:The set i've got is actually very nice. I designed it so each string increases by about a pound of tension per string (the 10 is about 14 Lbs, the 14 is about 15 lbs, the 19 is about 16.5 lbs, etc). My low A(its on a 1077, so its on a baritone keep in mind) Feels about as taut as a low E string from a pack of tens, and has plenty of snap and is very tight sounding. It doesnt kill my attack any, at all (With this setup, moving from string to string is actually somewhat easier for whatever reason). I love this string setup and will continue to use it on this guitar. i HIGHLY suggest trying something similar out, and if you want, i could calculate the strings you'd need. using a 68 made my 7th string everything it should be, and leaves nothing to be desired. (its not too 'floppy' or too 'big' or anything, or too bassy. It feels very natural)