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

bradjonesbass

bradjonesbass

Mar 6, 2005
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#1
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?
 
#5
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...
 
#6
bradjonesbass said:
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?
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I think Invalid Link Removed will do that for you.
Those guys are great to work with and make reliable ,good sounding strings that feel good too.
 
#7
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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.
 

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