.007 STRINGS FOR METAL?

Trying out a .007 set on a guitar. Will it work for metal?

So I went to a store to buy a 007 set to try out on one of my guitars. Will it be too slinky for metal?

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[doocies]

Thank Tony Iommi for pioneering light gauge strings on guitars. He even used banjo strings back in the day because no company made super light gauge strings for guitars

[JakobStrand]

James Bond approves of this string set.

[OlaEnglund]

Sorry here's the reupload with the fixed audio!

[bskbishop]

This is also where some of the hidden benefits of an Evertune come into play. You can play really thin strings, even at lower tunings because the "flubbiness" from thinner or down tuned strings comes from going out of tune more quickly when you fret or chug on them. The Evertune reduces or eliminates that, and you can enjoy the benefits of thinner strings without losing some of the benefits traditionally gained from higher string tension.

[vikingmetaliscool]

Had 8-54 on my seven string for a few years after watching Beato’s video on string gauges. Sounds so clear with lots of gain.

[Flppers]

That "brittle" sound actually works really well in a mix. All the old session guys in the 50s and 60s used '8s.

[manshovel]

I made the switch to 0.08-0.38 about ten years ago after developing carpal tunnel in my fretting hand. It made playing much easier and I even get more compliments on my tone, which I personally, think has improved as well. Great to see more videos demystifying thin strings.

[stevenashmore]

Watching this I realise that I use heavier strings not for the sound, but because my technique just isn't good enough!

[kma]

I started using 9’s, tuned down a full step. It feels great and sounds good. The tension is perfect for me. No use using any thicker gauge strings.

[davelanciani-dimaensionx]

I'm using a hybrid set of 009 to 046. The higher strings still bend and play easy, and the lower, slightly heavier strings hold Drop-D tuning better. The lower strings also hold tuning for Open C (Devin Townsend tuning).

[petepetrich]

With nerve damage I just can't do lighter gauges. Gotta have something I can really feel.

[JPTyler]

I love using .008's, especially the StringJoy brand's version of .008 to .040.

[tom_dilley]

Started using 8s a while back for standard tuning and haven't once wanted to go back. You might also want to try those strings on one of your guitars with a floating bridge as the reduced string tension means you can lower the spring tension in the back. This makes the bar super light and easy to control for more intricate Steve Vai / Allan Holdsworth style moves.

[dannyherbert]

I've been using 7s for the past year now and I absolutely love how much easier they feel to play, it just makes the whole experience feel so much nicer

[pokebass]

As a bass player, I've always liked using the thinnest string that I can get my hands on. It makes fretting so much easier, and you get the correct volume with much less effort. That allows me to play faster for longer.

[TheEpicLinkFreeman]

I used to use an 8-38 set for a while but ended up sizing up to a 9-42 because I change tunings so frequently. You can get some crazy awesome pinch harmonics out of those thin strings

[claudevieaul]

On one of my guitars I've also put a set of 07-38 strings (Billy Gibbons signature) - just to find out how it feels...
And it definitely takes some time to get used to, but it is *so easy* to play!! Almost effortless 😎🤘
And the sound really is great: I'm not missing anything regardless of the gain levels...
Of course heavy chugging will take some effort to get it right, but it certainly can be done - the intensity is still there, even if you don't have to hit the strings with a mallet 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[xerodelacroix]

I've been using the Zippys for standard since they came out. I've noticed they give a shortscale bass effect, they sound fuller because of less tension, like a shortscale bass in standard.

[Storms]

It's nice to see you're just like me with using the 09 - 42's. They're still good enough to chug while having a nice brightness for the highs.

[ludeboost]

I like that you did a true side by side comparison. A ton of Youtubers do comparisons and play completely different licks or play each comparison so far apart you cant get a good idea of it.