What kind & gauge strings - Page 2

watchtheskies · 09-14-2009, 08:50 AM

currently using Ernie ball Titaniums,
09
11
16
26
36
46

like them a lot

MajorNut1967 · 09-14-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockinr0ll

Try some coated strings and use Fast Fret!

Thanks Mate,

I tried the bloody coated ones, hated the sound and the way they felt. Don't use fast fret, makes me feel like I'm doing something I'm supposed to doing LOL!

My Picato strings last quite long for me, but I can only get them from the UK.
D'addario last ok but don't sound as nice as the Picato's do.

nofearfactor · 09-14-2009, 01:53 PM

Been using Ernie Ball Power Slinkys,.11-.48, ever since they first came out,used regular Slinkys before that. I never break em,I change em about every other gig or after quite a few hours of rehearsals. I tune Dstandard,Cstandard,dropC,dropBb. I got an endorsement for D'addario once and I gave them to my other musician buddies top use. My tech is a sadist and keeps trying SIT,DR,etcetc on me to see if I like em. Nope. I make him take em right off and get my PS's back on there. I likes what I like...

rockinr0ll · 10-01-2009, 02:47 PM

Well, only one more Ernie Ball pack to go..

I think I'm going to try out the Dean Markley Vintage 9-46 and I'll save money as well.

cooljuk · 10-01-2009, 03:01 PM

I use DR 11s on my LP. I'm contemplating going up to 12s on my Tele.

70% of what I play is in D tuning.

rockinr0ll · 10-01-2009, 03:09 PM

Me too man.

rockinr0ll · 10-02-2009, 11:02 PM

How do you guys like round core strings?

I'm scared to stop using my Ernie Ball Hybrid Coated Titanium RSP Strings because of all the features that are built into them. These babies last long and keep their brilliance! Although the custom gauges are pretty flexible alone, the Coated/Titanium are a little harder/stiffer than the normal string set because of all the preservation. Another downside to all of the features is it almost tends to sound too bright and don't sound warm.

The Dean Markley Vintage on the other hand would be a striped down version string with round core (better bending, but worse tuning stability). Do any of you guys have experience with round core and would it give me a nice bell like tone but still with some bite? ...Or would I be crying back to my expensive 10 dollar strings?

Frankie · 10-07-2009, 01:04 PM

I use DR 11-50's on basically everything. Nickel on my Fenders, round wounds on my Gibsons and Gretches, and I use I think 12's or 13's in phosphor bronze on my Martin.

DC135er · 10-08-2009, 12:59 AM

DiAdarrio 9-42 or GHS Boomers 9-42. Probably gonna try some tens when these run out as the high ends seem too tinny.

big dooley · 10-08-2009, 03:00 PM

EB not-even-slinky's .012 / .056 in standard E-tuning on my LP....
.009's get killed...

Badmo · 11-09-2009, 02:57 PM

Always used Rotosound 10-52's i love big fat strings for power chords, bit hard to pinch for me, I tryed elixer but was'nt impressed with the sound to cash ratio, gonna try some erni balls soon tho give em a go

trobdcso · 01-16-2010, 10:16 AM

Boomers 10-46 is my preference.

Xx DBENC xX · 01-16-2010, 10:30 AM

DR 10-50 Tite Fit

rosssurf · 02-02-2010, 11:47 PM

Whatever came on the guitar is still on there. They are really lite but do not sound that good anymore. I did not know you were supposed to change them. The guitar is a Les Paul I got in '86. I gues my string are vintage.

StootMonster · 02-03-2010, 12:36 AM

GHS BOOMERS .11's

DC135er · 02-03-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosssurf

Whatever came on the guitar is still on there. They are really lite but do not sound that good anymore. I did not know you were supposed to change them. The guitar is a Les Paul I got in '86. I gues my string are vintage.

???WHAT??? DUDE!!!
They are 1986 strings and are still there? Your purpose/quest in life has begun; WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT BRAND THEY ARE.

Just think, strings that don't break for 24+ years.

I NEED THOSE STRINGS!!!

darrylportelli · 02-07-2010, 09:12 AM

anybody tried Harley benton strings??
Ive been using them for a while now and they are good. they compare to daddarios anyday but 1/4 the price!!!! I change strings in every 2 weeks(not because of harley benton strings, with all strings since I break them easily and I sweat like a pig!!) so the price of the HB's is a real good deal for me..

Aaron · 02-10-2010, 10:48 PM

Yes fast fret is the best! i use hybrid slinkys on my les paul and the green fender light strings on my hendrix strat

equilibrium78 · 02-10-2010, 10:52 PM

1 Guitar has 12-58 and the other guitar has 10-46. Both are in standard tuning. Big fan of Malcolm Young guitar tone..

Lespaulnmarshall · 02-12-2010, 01:36 AM

DR tite-fit 10's or Ernie Ball 10's Power Slinky's for my LP
For the strat D'addario 09's and for the tele D'addario 10's

longfxukxnhair · 02-15-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosssurf

Whatever came on the guitar is still on there. They are really lite but do not sound that good anymore. I did not know you were supposed to change them. The guitar is a Les Paul I got in '86. I gues my string are vintage.

OMG. Your strings are older than my kids. Those strings have been on since Reagan was president. Have you ever cleaned the fret board?

dugger · 02-16-2010, 04:31 PM

For anybody fighting intonation problems... Darco Electric!!!

kramer.geetar · 02-19-2010, 06:08 PM

MM54 · 02-19-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesstaa

Good ol' Ernie Ball 10's.
Been using them foreverrrrr, kinda out of habit now. Gotta get some new ones soon.

Same here.

bobfet1 · 02-21-2010, 09:56 PM

I am starting to use DR Pure Blues 10's

vash5 · 02-24-2010, 12:05 AM

I just switched from D'addarios 10-46 to GHS boomers 10-52. I am not pleased. I think that I will be switching back. these strings just have a very clunky sound to them and dont sustain well. Something just feels cheap about them.

I'm thinking about trying some of ernie's balls.

Haha, but seriously, I am.

vash5 · 02-24-2010, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrylportelli

anybody tried Harley benton strings??
Ive been using them for a while now and they are good. they compare to daddarios anyday but 1/4 the price!!!! I change strings in every 2 weeks(not because of harley benton strings, with all strings since I break them easily and I sweat like a pig!!) so the price of the HB's is a real good deal for me..

D'addarios are cheap as hell. I am paying $3.30 bucks a set when I buy a ten box. How can they be 1/4 of that? They would have to be complete crap.

sgeez · 02-24-2010, 07:35 PM

Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 for my SG '61 reissue are really my favourite.

ynot · 02-24-2010, 07:58 PM

Preference - DR Pure Blues 11's...convenience - GHS Boomers 11's because every store stocks them.

Melodyman · 02-26-2010, 12:32 AM

Rotosound yellow and blue nickels
GHS Boomer 10's

09-14-2009, 08:50 AM	#31 (permalink)
watchtheskies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 229	Re: What kind & gauge strings currently using Ernie ball Titaniums, 09 11 16 26 36 46 like them a lot

09-14-2009, 01:53 PM	#33 (permalink)
nofearfactor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cold,dark... Posts: 228	Re: What kind & gauge strings Been using Ernie Ball Power Slinkys,.11-.48, ever since they first came out,used regular Slinkys before that. I never break em,I change em about every other gig or after quite a few hours of rehearsals. I tune Dstandard,Cstandard,dropC,dropBb. I got an endorsement for D'addario once and I gave them to my other musician buddies top use. My tech is a sadist and keeps trying SIT,DR,etcetc on me to see if I like em. Nope. I make him take em right off and get my PS's back on there. I likes what I like... __________________ myspace- http://www.myspace.com/nofearfactor some gear pics- http://community.webshots.com/album/...ecurity=QbSaeN

10-01-2009, 02:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
rockinr0ll Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,602	Re: What kind & gauge strings Well, only one more Ernie Ball pack to go.. I think I'm going to try out the Dean Markley Vintage 9-46 and I'll save money as well.

10-01-2009, 03:01 PM	#35 (permalink)
cooljuk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 147	Re: What kind & gauge strings I use DR 11s on my LP. I'm contemplating going up to 12s on my Tele. 70% of what I play is in D tuning.

10-01-2009, 03:09 PM	#36 (permalink)
rockinr0ll Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,602	Re: What kind & gauge strings Me too man.

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10-02-2009, 11:02 PM	#37 (permalink)
rockinr0ll Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,602	Re: What kind & gauge strings How do you guys like round core strings? I'm scared to stop using my Ernie Ball Hybrid Coated Titanium RSP Strings because of all the features that are built into them. These babies last long and keep their brilliance! Although the custom gauges are pretty flexible alone, the Coated/Titanium are a little harder/stiffer than the normal string set because of all the preservation. Another downside to all of the features is it almost tends to sound too bright and don't sound warm. The Dean Markley Vintage on the other hand would be a striped down version string with round core (better bending, but worse tuning stability). Do any of you guys have experience with round core and would it give me a nice bell like tone but still with some bite? ...Or would I be crying back to my expensive 10 dollar strings?

10-07-2009, 01:04 PM	#38 (permalink)
Frankie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 365	Re: What kind & gauge strings I use DR 11-50's on basically everything. Nickel on my Fenders, round wounds on my Gibsons and Gretches, and I use I think 12's or 13's in phosphor bronze on my Martin. __________________ w w w . c o w b o y m a f i a . n e t Myspace.com \| YouTube \| Facebook

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DC135er Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S. Texas Posts: 83	Re: What kind & gauge strings DiAdarrio 9-42 or GHS Boomers 9-42. Probably gonna try some tens when these run out as the high ends seem too tinny. __________________ One man's ear is totally different from another man's. Some are tone deaf, others have perfect pitch, and yes, some just don't give a s**t.

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Badmo Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham, England Posts: 41	Re: What kind & gauge strings Always used Rotosound 10-52's i love big fat strings for power chords, bit hard to pinch for me, I tryed elixer but was'nt impressed with the sound to cash ratio, gonna try some erni balls soon tho give em a go __________________ Marshall TSL 601 Ibanez ART300 With Emg 81/85 combo ( how tyipical )

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rosssurf Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4	Re: What kind & gauge strings Whatever came on the guitar is still on there. They are really lite but do not sound that good anymore. I did not know you were supposed to change them. The guitar is a Les Paul I got in '86. I gues my string are vintage.

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darrylportelli Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malta (small rock in the mediterranean) Posts: 165	Re: What kind & gauge strings anybody tried Harley benton strings?? Ive been using them for a while now and they are good. they compare to daddarios anyday but 1/4 the price!!!! I change strings in every 2 weeks(not because of harley benton strings, with all strings since I break them easily and I sweat like a pig!!) so the price of the HB's is a real good deal for me.. __________________ AMPS: marshall JCM 800 2203 marshall 1982A cab(hendrix edition, borrowed) Hohner tube amp( made in the 60's) Laney LV300 marshall big ass bass amp(dont know model lol) GUITARS: I trust only my trusty Ibanez rg2570E prestige Pedals: digitech hotrod(trading this for a boss SD-1 for my 800!) some zoom's which I rarely use. MXR 10 band EQ some homegrown ones

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Aaron Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colstrip MT Posts: 24	Re: What kind & gauge strings Yes fast fret is the best! i use hybrid slinkys on my les paul and the green fender light strings on my hendrix strat

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equilibrium78 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Deptford NJ Posts: 44	Re: What kind & gauge strings 1 Guitar has 12-58 and the other guitar has 10-46. Both are in standard tuning. Big fan of Malcolm Young guitar tone..

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bobfet1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4	Re: What kind & gauge strings I am starting to use DR Pure Blues 10's

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vash5 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 106	Re: What kind & gauge strings I just switched from D'addarios 10-46 to GHS boomers 10-52. I am not pleased. I think that I will be switching back. these strings just have a very clunky sound to them and dont sustain well. Something just feels cheap about them. I'm thinking about trying some of ernie's balls. Haha, but seriously, I am.

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sgeez Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 10	Re: What kind & gauge strings Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 for my SG '61 reissue are really my favourite.

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ynot Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 17	Re: What kind & gauge strings Preference - DR Pure Blues 11's...convenience - GHS Boomers 11's because every store stocks them. __________________ 1987x Blue 30th Anniversary Power Brake JCM 900 1960 cab Bunch of Les Pauls

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