Elixir query for the ERB players

velvetkevorkian · #1 08-01-2009, 08:07 AM

I've found that I quite like using Elixirs on my 4 and 5 string basses, and they get me the sound I like. However, I also have a 7 string and they only do 6 string sets. My question is, has anyone ever used Elixir guitar strings on bass? Specifically at a D or G from the guitar set to use as a high E (I tune the 7 BEADGBE) that I could match with the 6 string bass set. My main concern would be for length, although not breaking would be a bonus too. Anyone got any experience with these? Bit of a long shot but given that the guitar strings are £12 or so a shot I'd rather ask first.
Cheers
Kyle

velvetkevorkian · #2 08-04-2009, 02:05 PM

Bump- a random D'Addario acoustic string is more than long enough so I might take a punt on a set of Elixirs- anyone gonna stop me?

greenboy · #3 08-04-2009, 04:03 PM

Can't help you specifically, other than to offer that I've in the past used D'Addario electric guitar strings on my bass for the skinniest string with the cloest tuning peg.

velvetkevorkian · #4 08-28-2009, 02:53 PM

Well I got the full set of strings set up, tuned BEADGBE with a super light Elixirs set for the lower six and a single .024 guitar string for the high E. Seems to work perfectly- only problem was the ball end was a bit too small so I had to cannabalise one from an old set of strings and run the string through it. Bit of a bodge but seems to be holding, and it sounds great

I had a good inch or two of the top string left over too.

All_¥our_Bass · #5 08-29-2009, 01:32 PM

It'll work as long as it is long enough-most guitar strings should be.
I've even done the reverse with Elixirs and put bass strings on my guitar!!

velvetkevorkian · #6 08-30-2009, 12:35 PM

Yep, so far so good