Expanded Range Guitar String Sets

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Expanded Range Guitar String Sets

A4 and B4 string sets available thru special order page.

You must fill out the string design specification form at the bottom of this page when ordering!

Please be sure about your order - NO REFUNDS

						
								We make each gauge of wound and 
								some plain strings in several degrees of 
								stiffness or "tension".
								
								 For instance, an .026 can 
								be loose, somewhat stiff, more stiff,  or very 
								stiff. 
								
								We use the following letters to 
								indicate the degree of stiffness, or how 
								flexible the string feels when playing it:
							
							.026R 
							+ rubber band like (for touch instruments)

							.026 
							= flexible

							.026H 
							= indicated "Heavy" and is a bit less flexible

							.026S 
							= indicates "super core" and is stiff
.026U 
							= ultra core and is very stiffRound core guitar sets available!

								The actual "pull tension" or LBF 
								on the strings tuned to pitch varies slightly. 
								The amount of flexibility is determined 
								
								by moving the string from side to 
								side while it is tuned to pitch. If you want 
								your string(s) to feel like a "Cheese Slicer" 
								wire,
								
								you would select "U"/ Ultra Core.

We make everything to order

Please allow 1 - 10 weeks depending on what you order and the
amount of orders placed ahead of yours at the time you order.

Our Policy

We are a custom string shop.

Nothing we make is prepackaged, just waiting to be drop-shipped.

When you click on You are ordering custom made strings.

If you fail to submit the design specifications for the custom strings you have ordered

(forms located at bottom of each order page) within 48 hours from the time you submit payment,

you will be issued a credit which is good for 30 days and is not refundable.

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and at anytime.

Custom string sets for 6-11 string guitars with scale lengths from 22"-30"

Custom instrument sets with scale lengths to 40".

The sets are made to order and the gauges shown are default gauges.

W indicates wound string

P indicated plain steel

The gauges listed below are default gauges, For example if you prefer a .011 for your E4 string instead of the default .010

you can send this information to us before you place your order. contact us!

4-string 8vb sets

4-string 8vb set #1-4 25.5"-27.5" roundwound $29.00

E1 A1 D2 G2

(specify gauges on the form at the bottom of the page)

This set is for 25.5" - 30" scale Bass Guitars or Guitars.

Specify guitar or bass ends

6-string 8vb sets

										
											6-string 
											8vb set #1A     
											25.5"-27.5"  roundwound  
											$34.00

										 E1  A1  D2  
										G2  C3(B2)  F3(E3)

										This is a tuning similar to the Fender 
										Bass VI

										Specify guitar or bass ends

											
												6-string 8vb set #1B   
												28"-30.5"     roundwound   
												$30.00

											 E1  
											A1  D2  G2  C3(B2)  
											F3(E3)

											Specify guitar or bass ends

											This is a tuning similar to the 
											Fender Bass VI

6-string fifths tuning set

6-string guitar set 1F (24" - 25.5" scale) Custom gauges available $23.00

Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page!

A4 D4 (E4) G3 (A3) C3 (D3) F2 (G2) Bb1 - C2

.006-.008 .008 -.010 .011-.015 .026 .044 .050-.070

7-string guitar

7-string guitar set 1A Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page! $14.00

E4 B3 G3 D3 A3 E2 B1

.010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 .060

7-string guitar set 1B Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page! $18.00

A4 E4 B3 G3 D3 A3 E2

.007 .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .056

8-string guitar

8-string guitar set 1A Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page! $15.00

E4 B3 G3 D3 A3 E2 B1 F#1

.010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 .060 .070

8-string guitar set 1B Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page! $19.00

E4 B3 G3 D3 A3 E2 B1 F#1

.010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 .060H* .074 -.098H*

These are default gauges. Specify gauge for F# string.
* H indicates a heavy version of the same gauge for harder playing.

8-string guitar set 1C Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page! $20.00

A4 E4 B3 G3 D3 A3 E2 B1

.008 .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 .060

9-string guitar

9-string guitar set 1A Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page! $26.00

E4 B3 G3 D3 A3 E2 B1 F#1 C#1-A0

.010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 .060H* .074-.098H* .104-.120

These are default gauges. Specify gauge for F# string.
* H indicates a heavy version of the same gauge for harder playing.

9-string guitar set 1B Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page! $30.00

A4 E4 B3 G3 D3 A3 E2 B1 F#1

.007 .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 .060H* .074-.098H*

Gauges shown are for the 25.5" - 27" scale length.
* H indicates a heavy version of the gauges default.

10 String guitar

10-string guitar sets. Fill out the design form at the bottom of the page! $40.00
27" - 30" scale lengths.
Contact us for tuning and gauges

11 String guitar

11-string guitar set $48.00

Custom gauges from .200 - .0067 with varying levels of flexibility

Lower strings available with full, exposed or skeleton cores.

Touch Style Instruments String Sets

10-string sets $70.00

1A

F#0 B0 E1 A1 D2 G3 C3 F3 Bb3 Eb4 ( scale lengths to 36" )

Indicate gauges. Eb4 must be an .007-.005 at the 36" scale length.

2A $79.00

C#0 F#0 B0 E1 A1 D2 G2 C3 F3 Bb3

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12 string double course

										
											12-String Guitar set 1A (6x2) 
												Steel Wound Strings
											
											(all strings tuned in octaves 
												except for high E)

12-string Guitar set 1B(6x2) Phosphor/Bronze Wound Strings
(all strings tuned in octaves except for high E)

Expanded Range Guitar (24.75" - 30" scale length)
Stainless Steel Flat Wound sets with guitar ball ends
Full Wrap, Exposed Core, Tapered Core Flats have a bright, almost roundwound timbre.
(Contact us before ordering to discuss details)

7 - String Guitar Flat Wound Sets

7-string guitar flat wound set 1A $68.00
(contact us to discuss tuning and gauges)

8 - String Guitar Flat Wound Sets

8-string guitar flat wound set 1A $70.00
(contact us to discuss tuning and gauges)

9 - String Guitar Flat Wound Sets

9-string guitar flat wound set 1A $72.00
(contact us to discuss tuning and gauges)

10 - String Guitar Flat Wound Sets

10-string guitar flat wound set 1A $75.00
(contact us to discuss tuning and gauges)

11 - String Guitar Flat Wound Sets

11-string guitar flat wound set 1A $80.00
(contact us to discuss tuning and gauges)

Special Set Gt24-6 $23

Custom String Development and Testing

Before purchasing one of these options,
you will need to purchase the appropriate string or string set .

A) For 1 string $25.00
B) For 1-3 strings $75.00
C) For 1 string set $100.00 D) For 1 string set $150.00

The above Custom String Development options are only for developing custom strings and do not include the price of the strings

So, what this does not pay for is the actual string set. Once we get the test set right, then you must send it back and we will make a new custom set.

When ordering, include the scale length of your guitar and indicate if it has a back-loading bridge

with a string tree on the headstock or if it has a top loading bridge.

Even if you have given us your custom string specifications in an email, the strings will not be made unless all of the order specifications are on this form. This includes custom gauges and the intended tuning of the string or string set.

						
							Octave4Plus 
							was designed for professional level musicians and 
							luthiers who know exactly what it is they need. 
							
							We are here to answer all of your questions before 
							you order.
						
							Once you pay for your order, you must fill out the 
							string design form found at the bottom of the page 
							you ordered from.

O4P Custom String Design Specification Form

You are ordering custom made strings. You must complete this form and submit it with your order

If the form does not work, please print out the form and email to: octave4plus@yahoo.com

PayPal transaction number: (required)

Name:

Email:

Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)

1.) I learned about Octave4Plus custom strings from:

Answer:

2) I ordered: (qty.) of this string/set:

3) I want custom gauges for this set:

4) The string or string set is going to be for a Guitar Bass Guitar

Other: ( Use additional comments box at the bottom of this form)

5) The tuning is:
( B0 is standard bass low B, B1 for guitar low B, E1 is bass low E, E2 is guitar low E, E4 is guitar high E etc.)

5a) New tuning for you ? Yes No

6) Manufacturer:

7) Model:
( Email us a photo of your instrument's headstock and bridge, no links to web pages please)

8) Bridge Type (Select one type below)

a) Strings enter through the back and exit out the face of guitar
b) Strings go through top loading bridge like Tune-O-Matic
c) Strings just pop in a slot like a HipShot type "A" bridge
d) Strings held by pins as on an acoustic guitar
Other:

9) Instrument has strings

10) It's scale length is: (measure from bridge saddle to nut)

11) The tuning peg configuration is: Top Bottom ( example 3/3, 5/2 etc. )

Inline: Yes: No:

12) The instrument has: Guitar Bass Other
Tuners/Tuning pegs with: Slots or Holes

12a) I need exposed core on guitar bass strings at the tuners: Yes: No:

13) Use: Guitar sized ball ends Bass sized ball ends Other to make these strings.

14) The tuning peg for the lowest string is located inches/cm from the headstock side of the nut.

14a) The tuning peg for the highest string (A4 etc.) is located inches/cm from headstock side of the nut.

14b) What is the distance from the nut (the nut's edge on the headstock side) to each tuner?
(Example 2.5" A string, 4" D string etc.)

15) What is the measurement from the ball end's edge ( edge facing the pickups) , when the string is on the guitar to
the edge of each tuner ?
(Example: A string 33.5", D string 35", etc.)

16a) What is the measurement from the ball end's edge ( edge facing the pickups) when the string is on the guitar to the fretboard side edge of the nut ?

16b) What is the total length of each string from ball end's edge to the absolute end of string ?

17) The nut is: inches/cm thick and is made out of

18) The strings sit on the saddles about inches /cm from ball end edge.

18a) The specific measurements from each string's saddle to ball end edge:
( Example: E is 1 1/2", A is 1 3/4" etc.)

18b) Wound string should taper for inches/cm from the ball end edge to where the full diameter of the string begins ( guitar standard usually 1", bass 2")

18c) The string is full wrap, no taper at the bridge: Yes: No:

19) Is there a string tree on the headstock? Yes: No:

20) Does the headstock tilt back ? Yes: No:

21) Flexibility of the strings I ordered should be: (stiff, can be pulled 1/8", or 1/4", etc to either side when turned to pitch, loose etc.)

22) Thread wrap? Yes: No: Color ?:

Wrap starts at inches/cm from nut.

23) The timbre/tone quality of the wound strings should be:
Bright: Have a "Twang" Mellow

24) The wound strings are:
A) Stainless Steel Roundwounds
B) Nickel Plated Steel Roundwounds
C) Phosphor/Bronze Roundwounds
D) Stainless Steel Flatwounds: E) Alloy Roundwounds

(Thread wrap is extra for guitar strings)

Note: Make sure the gauge(s) of the string(s) you order can fit through all holes in the back of the guitar, bridge, and tuners etc..

Additional Comments and information in box below: