Billy Bongo Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Help! I'm new to a seven string and would welcome any suggestions for string sets. Some of the set that came with my secondhand bass are knackered. Three play beautifully, but I'm used to changing the lot. No idea what they are and the bloke who sold me the bass didn't know either. Currently playing solos with a mildly classical or folk feel, so like a mellow top end but with clarity. Should I make a set up? I've used Addario and Rotosound round and flat on my 4 strings but I really have no idea for 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 @binky_bass - err, you're up again with the knowledge of the extra-string-things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Speak to Neil at Newtone Strings. If you tell him the scale of your bass and the feel and tone you're after, he'll make you a set. They're made in the UK and don't cost any more than a decent 6 string set. Great string and good value all while supporting a home grown business! 👍 Alternatively, Kalium do great sets, as do Conklin. I've had custom sets for my 10 string made by Rotosound in the past but they are very expensive! Newtone would be my recommendation. https://newtonestrings.com/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Don't forget Dean Markley SR2000 sets : https://www.thomann.de/gb/dean_markley_2698_7string.htm And Pyramid SSSL sets : https://www.thomann.de/gb/pyramid_7_string_bass_set_sssl_022_128.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bongo Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, binky_bass said: Speak to Neil at Newtone Strings. If you tell him the scale of your bass and the feel and tone you're after, he'll make you a set. They're made in the UK and don't cost any more than a decent 6 string set. Great string and good value all while supporting a home grown business! 👍 Alternatively, Kalium do great sets, as do Conklin. I've had custom sets for my 10 string made by Rotosound in the past but they are very expensive! Newtone would be my recommendation. https://newtonestrings.com/ Good of you, Binky. I'll give Neil a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bongo Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hellzero said: Don't forget Dean Markley SR2000 sets : https://www.thomann.de/gb/dean_markley_2698_7string.htm And Pyramid SSSL sets : https://www.thomann.de/gb/pyramid_7_string_bass_set_sssl_022_128.htm Cheers HZ.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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