ERB strings: brands and gagues for 8 string

mutedeity · #1 09-05-2007, 07:58 PM

Some time in the next year I am planning to have a single course 8-string bass made with the tuning BEADGCFBb. Scalewise I am planning for 34". I want to know what gauges people are using, mostly for the F and Bb strings respectively, and which manufactures cater to ERB steups like this.

steve4765630 · #2 09-07-2007, 09:48 AM

I think LaBella does. I know Dean Markley has a 7 string set of SR2000's. The F and Bb's that I've seen have been plain wire, not wound. I think 24 and 18, don't quote me though.

mutedeity · #3 09-11-2007, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve4765630

I think LaBella does. I know Dean Markley has a 7 string set of SR2000's. The F and Bb's that I've seen have been plain wire, not wound. I think 24 and 18, don't quote me though.

Thanks for the feedback