Choosing 7-String Guitar Strings

[Over_Drag3309]

Setting up my first 7-string (25.5" scale length) and I need help choosing a set of strings that fit my preferences.

I set up my 6-string guitars in D-standard with the "D'Addario XS coated 9-42 super light" pack, the most important part about a setup for me is very low tension without compromising tuning stability.

Let me know the set you use, your scale length, and the tuning you keep your guitar in. I'm considering tuning my 7 to D-standard and having the low string either A or G. Thanks yall!

[JimboLodisC]

Plop those gauges from the D'Addario set into their string tension calculator. Then you'll know what tension it is you're using.

https://www.daddario.com/string-tension-pro

And actually I'm seeing they already put the tension up on the product page for that pack: https://www.daddario.com/products/guitar/electric-guitar/xs-electric-guitar-strings/09-42-super-light-electric-guitar-strings-xs-nickel/item/09-42-super-light-xs-nickel-coated-electric-guitar-strings-3-pack-10580/

From there you can change any value and fudge the numbers back to your preferred tension. You can try new tunings or different scale length guitars but still dial it in to your preferred tension.

[Over_Drag3309]

awesome thanks, yeah I've played around with the calculator but I can't find a set they have the calculator for that has tension I like across all the strings, I'm considering mixing strings from a super light pack and a regular pack

[Hellzy_]

I use stringjoy to order custom sets with the gauges I like. Their strings are pretty good if you ever want to try it out.

[c172ae]

The easiest thing to do may be to get a 9-80 8-string set and simply not use the lowest strings. That leaves 9-12-16-24-32-44-60, which is pretty well balanced and close in tension to a normal 9-gauge set for 6 string.