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What kind & gauge strings
I've been using DR high beams 9-42's on all my axes.
Seem to hold up for the amount of gigs I've been doing. Probably get 2 or 3 gigs on a set before they loose their edge.
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I've tried DR's, Ernie Ball's but I always come back to my classics: Dean Markley's, they're the best imo.
Gauge-wise, I've went up as far as 54, I think. Nowadays, as I usually tune to Eb a set of 10-46 are way enough and comfortable. I don't like 'em bright, a bit dull actually so I don't change them very often. The EVH way I guess. ![]() |
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- LesPaul: EB SuperSlinky 09/42
- Ibanez Jem: D'Addario EXL120 09/42 - Steinberger: D'Addario ESXL120 Steinberger™ Super Light 9/42 - The rest: whatever. EB Superslinky most of the times I used to use Gibson BB King strings (10-13-17-32-45-54) but it sounded too bassy and went back to the 9/42s |
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Re: What kind & gauge strings
Damn near run out of Dean Markley LTHB 10-52's on my Strat, Zakk Wyldes GHS Boomer Signatures 10-60 , 9s are too light, and nothin beats a good solid bottom
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Re: What kind & gauge strings
I started off in life using D'addario 10's moved up to 12's for a while and have now stuck with 11's in standard tuning, I get a lot nicer tone from my les paul with the heavier strings plus a bit more sustain, gorgeous
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Re: What kind & gauge strings
I like using Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys for standard tuning, but I've been getting into an SRV-ish phase, so I do believe it's time for Power Slinkys tuned to Eb.
I used to hate Ernie Ball strings, but it was because they never stayed in tune on my old Les Paul. Then I got a Strat, and it was like a perfect match. How are Dean Markleys? I've never tried them. |
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Re: What kind & gauge strings
I'm still currently working through this big box of D'addario Nickel Plated Steel 10-46's... but I don't know if I'll ever make it. I'm thinking about going back to EB Skinny Top/Heavy Bottoms on my S-1.
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Re: What kind & gauge strings
I used to use the Zakk Wylde Boomers (.10-.60) on my old mockingbird... luckally I didn't have to drill it fit barely. Those things were kinda insane, but were really cool to play in Drop B or in C with. Though they aren't Zakk Wylde Boomers anymore since Zakk Wylde is endorsing Dunlop strings... they are now "Heavy Weight" Boomers... same package, same font just without Zakk Wylde's name.
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Re: What kind & gauge strings
Thomastik-Infelds Power Brites Regular Bottom
11-48 ...more expensive but well worth the money. They last longer, and have a more balanced sound than anything I've ever tried. They're perfect for classic rock and punk. I like to use the Power Slinkys when I'm short on cash. They're not bad. Buy Thomastik-Infeld PB111 Power Bright Regular Bottom Medium Electric Guitar Strings |
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Re: What kind & gauge strings
SG and Telecaster - Daddario 10's
Fernandez Strat - Daddario 12's (Whole guitar permanently detuned 1 tone) XXX
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Re: What kind & gauge strings
SG: D'Addario 9 - 46 w/ a 12 on B Std E sometimes Drop D
LP: 11 - 52s (std D or Drop C) Schecter C-1 Hellraiser: GHS Santanas BCCL 9.5 - 48 Std E, sometimes Std Eb, sometimes Drop D or Drop Db |
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