Need (okay want) 7 string set with a wound F

bradjonesbass · #1 10-21-2011, 05:33 AM

Hat are my options? I'm a big fan of DR Hi Beams, but they don't make a set and their individual string in the correct gauge isn't wound. I've currently got SITs on and the F isn't wound either and the tonal difference is noticeable. Who makes sets with a wound F that will get me in the ball park of the DR sound?

madbassplaya · #2 10-21-2011, 06:05 AM

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FunkMetalBass · #3 10-21-2011, 09:53 AM

What's the scale length?

You probably wont find a 7-string set that comes with a wound F, so you'll likely have to piece one together.

Circle K and D'Addario both make .025 wound strings, but I can't think of a company that makes anything wound and lighter for the bass.

bradjonesbass · #4 10-21-2011, 01:14 PM

34" scale. Fodera makes a set I guess.

SLaPiNFuNK · #5 10-21-2011, 02:35 PM

MTD makes a .020 Wound both Stainless Steel and Nickel.
Ken Smith makes a .020 Wound (stainless steel)

All the "Pre-Packaged" 7 string sets I have seen have a Plain Steel .020, so you would need to purchase a 6 string set and add a .020.

I should add that DR does have a .020 Plain Steel string.

I shall check up with Fodera about their smallest wound string. I guess I missed anything smaller than .028 on their listy...

cnltb · #6 10-21-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bradjonesbass

Hat are my options? I'm a big fan of DR Hi Beams, but they don't make a set and their individual string in the correct gauge isn't wound. I've currently got SITs on and the F isn't wound either and the tonal difference is noticeable. Who makes sets with a wound F that will get me in the ball park of the DR sound?

I think Welcome to Newtone Strings will do that for you.
Those guys are great to work with and make reliable ,good sounding strings that feel good too.

ixlramp · #7 10-21-2011, 05:01 PM

Conklin Guitars Snakeskins Extended-Range Bass Strings
SS020 and SS022 in stainless steel.
Wound Fs have thin cores which makes them more delicate than plain steel strings, order a few in case you break one.

bradjonesbass · #8 10-21-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlramp

Conklin Guitars Snakeskins Extended-Range Bass Strings
SS020 and SS022 in stainless steel.
Wound Fs have thin cores which makes them more delicate than plain steel strings, order a few in case you break one.

I don't slap much, so I shouldn't have any real trouble.

MNAirHead · #9 11-08-2011, 08:12 AM

I bought some singles. I believe they were ghs? May have been old stock