Does anyone make 7-string nylon sets?

efolna · #1 03-20-2016, 05:57 AM

Hi everyone, are there are any 7-string nylon string sets available, or do any companies make custom strings that could be used as a 7th low string?

thanks

Gitfiddlemann · #2 03-20-2016, 07:34 AM

Here's at least one:
LaBella 7 string classical guitar set.
There are probably more.

efolna · #3 03-21-2016, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the link.

Following that, I discovered that La Bella also sells single nylon strings, all the way up to 0.80. Looks that all the bases are covered!

http://www.labella.com/category/prod...sical-singles/

Gitfiddlemann · #4 03-21-2016, 02:29 PM

I take it you have a 7 string classical. Can you tell me more about it? Do you keep the low string tuned to B?
I was just looking at the various string gauge sizes for the 10 string set that La Bella makes for the "modern" version of that guitar. (probably based on the Yepes model). Interesting to see how the numbers are, but it makes sense given the way the guitar is tuned.
Would love to try a 10 stringer some day. My old teacher had a 7 string guitar as well. It was a nice instrument.

efolna · #5 03-23-2016, 08:51 AM

Actually I don't have the guitar yet; I'm just doing some planning.

I would probably want to 7th string tuned low — as low as possible, even Ab if possible.

s2y · #6 03-23-2016, 10:40 AM

I am getting a nylon crossover 7 string built, too. I'd be interested in hearing about strings.