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Strings for X-7 in DADGAD?
Hi all - it is string change time. I have an X-7 with the D'Addario DADGAD set on it right now. That string set is designed for standard scales - not the shortened X-7 scale. Does anyone have a preferred string set for DADGAD on the short scale of the X-7?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions! Dave
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I completely understand if Retros are not your thing. If that is the case and you must go with phosphor bronze, then I would recommend DR Sunbeams. I installed the medium set on a 24" Martin DJr and loved them! They are the best strings on that guitar after trying about 20 different things LOL. |
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DADGAD is one tuning that I do not play in, but I use 6-7 others. That tuning is on my "to learn" list. With shorter scale than normal 25½" going up to medium is usually the best path to achieve roughly the same playing tension. Since I tune many strings down, going as low as CFCGCE, mediums are the choice for most of my full-scale guitars too. It is always a balance between string gauge and the specific tuning of choice. If you think that the strings you currently have are a bit too tight, trying taking them down a half-step.
My wife uses light gauge tuned mostly to open G [DGDGBD] on her X7, which is really soft tension. Usually it is whatever strings she asks me to put on it for her -- typically D'Addario EJ-16's -- but I might give her Elixir PB's at the next string change. Maybe she loses a little overall volume, but she prefers that tuning for Hawaiian slack key best. |
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I've got EJ24s on it right now - those gauges are Plain Steel .013, .017, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .056. On the short scale of the X7, I sometimes bend the bass side strings a bit sharp (probably lousy technique!). I have wondered about going with a 0.59 on the low string. DADGAD provides less tension, so I wonder if going with a larger gauge might help.
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Flattops
Try D'addario Flat-Tops! I use EFT17s, and love em. I also make a custom set with NYXL trebles on 3,2,and 1. My tunings are anywhere from open D to G minor with the same set, quite satisfied.
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I use a DADGAD set from Newtone Strings (UK) and the work really well.
Dave
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2017 McIlroy AS-15 (Cedar over Mahogany) guitar 2018 Emerald X7 Pao Ferro veneer guitar 2017 Emerald Amicus 1916 Gibson A-1 Mandolin 2023 Joe Foley bouzouki Seamus O'Kane bodhran |