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Thomas · . Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3175 Location: Glasgow, UK

I never break strings, the only thime they ever come apart is D'Addrio high e unwinding. It happened to me 2 days ago. Great strings apart from that. 10 Gauge on a Jag so it's not like theres loads of tension on the strings or anything. I've used them since I started playing but I think I'm gonna make a change. It just happens far too often and I don't really want to have to solder every set I put on.

George · . Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20207 Location: UK

^ Fender Bullets thumbs up

dezb1 · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 4:12 pm Post subject:

Never break strings and never had any unwind either always used D'Addrio
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Extreme distortion used discreetly...

Fakir Mustache · . Joined: 25 Sep 2013 Posts: 3227

Fran · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:56 am Post subject:

Hot, Blue and Righteous

Probably the best string description ever.
The packaging is cool as fuck too.

When I put them on one of the guitars I'll report b back on what they are like.

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Noirie. · YOUTH Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 4526

Times are changing. Rip Manland.

George · . Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20207 Location: UK

Fran, don't leave us hanging on this. I'm considering trying 7s or 8s now.

Doog · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:26 pm Post subject:

enjoi yr pansy tone, LAIDIES

Fran · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:32 pm Post subject:

I'll have the last laugh when I've got the RIGHTEOUS TONE!

Sorry George, I'm off work tomorrow so I think I'll drop them on the Tele if I get chance.
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dots · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:54 pm Post subject:

Fran · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:45 pm Post subject:

So then, these 7's Laughing

The best way I can explain the feel is in standard tuning, you feel like you've drop tuned. Quite low, like C#.
It's a bit bizarre, a fair difference to 8's.
Not played them plugged in yet but acoustically they are just as loud. String bending is effortless. Wide vibrato (think Hendrix) is easy to do as well.

I think if you play mostly lead or suffer with hand problems like arthritis or carpal tunnel, these could be a godsend.

They're certainly fun but I've got a feeling open strings will go slightly sharp if you dig in with the pick. Same as 8's. Not ideal if you use open drone notes.

Also, I was a bit apprehensive tuning up that 7 string, it's like angel hair!

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Bacchus · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:20 pm Post subject:

Are there even strings on that guitar? I can't see them!
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Fran · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:00 pm Post subject:

Tried it plugged in. Sounds damn good, but this Tele does anyway, and surprisingly the open strings don't go sharp.
But 8's do on the SG. Maybe it's as much down to scale/design as the strings?

The G, B and E are barely existent though, a bit too fine for me to be honest. I'm over bending notes and double checking if I'm actually fretting a string.

I'll keep them on for a while but I think 8's are my limit with fine gauge.
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Noirie. · YOUTH Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 4526

That a new Tele? What guitars you got anyway Fran?

I trashed mine last year but want a Thinline of some sort.

Fran · Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:45 pm Post subject:

theshadowofseattle · Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:46 pm Post subject:

every string's bigger in texas
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kingkiller · Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:30 pm Post subject:

I fight with my guitars, and mostly play in Drop C so I play Power Slinkies and Beefy Slinkies depending on what mood I'm in that month.

George · . Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20207 Location: UK

Sounds fun, Fran. Not sure I could go that loose though! Might string a Strat up with 8s, though.

singlepup · . Joined: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 4038 Location: San Diego

I was a GHS user for years, but now find myself using D'addario 10 gauge with the wound 3rd.

I also tried the Flatwounds briefly, but wasn't my thing.