Ham Rex Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 The 8 string bass I have has GHS Boomers 20-90 90-45 70-45 55-25 40-20. Is there a different size or brand I should try? Please note this one has the high octave string below the main string. I see most have the high octave strings above the main string. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EricS Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 When I had a Zon Sonus 8, I ran these and liked 'em a lot. I'd get them again. https://m.juststrings.com/sit-nr81890l.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ham Rex Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 On 9/9/2022 at 9:21 AM, EricS said: When I had a Zon Sonus 8, I ran these and liked 'em a lot. I'd get them again. https://m.juststrings.com/sit-nr81890l.html Thank you. They're about the same gauge so I'll try them after my GHS run out. I was wondering if there were heavier sets or recommended gauge strings from Hamer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HSB0531 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Curt Mangan makes great 12-string bass sets, and you can order custom gauge sets. www.curtmangan.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Steve Haynie Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 I think those are the same gauges on my 8 string. GHS sells single strings, so my octave strings have always been special ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cmatthes Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 I use the regular D’Addario 100 8-string sets on mine. Is your nut cut in reverse (Rickenbacker style)? If so, I would imagine it was custom-ordered that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The 8 string bass I have has GHS Boomers 20-90 90-45 70-45 55-25 40-20.
Is there a different size or brand I should try?
Please note this one has the high octave string below the main string.
I see most have the high octave strings above the main string.
Thank you in advance.
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