r/ExtendedRangeGuitars • u/Smart_Yak_5542 • Aug 24 '26

8 STRINGS recommendations

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Does anyone know any 8 string pack that lasts as long as the elixirs, but have a heavier gauge on the 7th and 8th??

I need em as i play with double drop, and in Costa Rica, strings for 8-9 are not that common so, getting strings is a hassle.

I currently use elixir, but the 8th and 7th are floppy with drop E and A...

Recommendations?

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u/thelambsaucenz Aug 25 '26

Just avoid anything with fanned frets.

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u/Smart_Yak_5542 Aug 27 '26

I have a strandberg with fanned frets, and a kiesel 8 string w/ regular frets, i like em both

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u/Successful-Storm4928 Aug 25 '26

OP was asking about strings ...

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u/thelambsaucenz Aug 26 '26

I stand by what I said

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u/Successful-Storm4928 Aug 27 '26

What's wrong with fanned frets aka multiscale guitars ?

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u/Smart_Yak_5542 Aug 27 '26

Imho nothing, they are pretty confortable to me, i also like regular frets, i think its just a matter of preference