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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!

All orders and payments not accompanied by the string design specification form will be rejected!

 
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 stiff
 

Round 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.

 

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!
 

All orders and payments not accompanied by the string design specification form will be rejected!

 
 
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  $18.00

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

  A4                 D4                 G3              C3       F2      Bb1     
.007-.008    .008 -.010    .011-.015   .026    .044   .058-.062 

 

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.

Contact us about A4 9-string and 10-string sets.

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.

Contact us about A4 9-string and 10-string sets.

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)
 
   
 

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.

Contact us before selecting and ordering these options!

Development & Testing
   
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.
You have 24 hours from the time you placed your order to cancel and get a full refund.
Once we commit time, resources, and materials to making your strings, there are no cancellations or refunds.
Once you pay for your order, you must fill out the string design form found at the bottom of the page you ordered from. 

Expanded Range Guitar String Specification Form

All orders and payments not accompanied by the string design specification form will be rejected!

PayPal transaction number:                                                             (required)

 Name:                                                

Email:                                                

Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)                                                 

Guitar scale length:                                                

Number of Strings:                                                

Headstock configuration (3+3,4 in line etc.):                                                

Taper Core, Exposed Core or Full Wrap:                                                

Custom String Gauges:                                                

Thread Wrap? (Yes or No) :

Thread Wrap Color:                                                

Bridge type:                                                

Top loading?   Yes:   No:

Strings run through the body?   Yes: No:

String tree on headstock?  Yes: No:

Distance from nut to tuner:                                                

Distance from the center of the ball end to where the string sits on the saddle:

Headstock tilts downward? Yes: No:

Other Information: