Let's talk about strings
I just love D'Addario EXL120 -- the tone, the way they bend. Any strings that you guys have used that made you say WOW?
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i got a set of rotosound 9's , and they made me say WOW THESE SUCK!!
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ERNIE BALL STRINGS are very good to my ear. I just tried them for the first time and they seem to add a lot of depth to my sound.
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For my electrics I like Ernie Ball slinky / super slinky strings.
Nothing fancy but good hard wearing strings that sound fine !
I like Martin 80/20 bronze strings for my acoustic 6 string and Ernie ball Earthwounds for my 12 string and play Boomers (meds) on my bass.
Nothing fancy but good hard wearing strings that sound fine !
I like Martin 80/20 bronze strings for my acoustic 6 string and Ernie ball Earthwounds for my 12 string and play Boomers (meds) on my bass.
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I like my D'Addario 10-52's on my electrics. Haven't really found "that" string yet for my acoustic. I do however enjoy elixer's every once in a while. Anybody ever tried snake oil strings? I hear they're supposed to be the uber set of string.
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All I use is Ernie Ball Power Slinky's. Never really found a string that made me go WOW......
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I love GHS for the electric and Martin's for my acoustic..I HATE Elixir strings for acoustics..with that stupid coating..yuck
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I use Ernie Ball - Not Even Slinky 12-54, great for detuning guitar. Works really well for open c.
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Elixir nanowebs on the acoustic and electrics. Polywebs blow, but the nanowebs dont have that greasy feel. they last forever too.
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On my acoustic Yamaha: Martin Acoustic SP phosphor bronze extra lights really disappointed -- sounded good for the first two weeks, then the sound became dull. Original generic Yamaha strings were ringing real good for several years!
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I got tired of the Martin strings 'cause of the same problem. I changed to Dean Markley bronze for my Martin OM28V. I really like them after playing them for a few days. I also like the EB slinky strings for my electric, it's an Ibanez. I tried the elixir strings on it also and didn't like the coating on the strings.
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[font=trebuchet ms]I have yet to find a set with a plain G string that sounds well-balanced across all of the strings. I played D'Addario EXL-115W's for years. (The W indicates a wound G) I moved up to EJ21's a couple of years ago, but after I injured my hand, I never did regain enough finger strength to bend those 12's the way I want to. So I'm getting one of my SBG1000's converted to EXL-110's to see how I like 'em. But I fully expect to wince every time I sweep something on the G, B, and E strings. The tonality of a plain G string just sounds wrong to my ears. [/font]
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I too am an Ernie Ball Super Slinky Fan. With recommendations like Slash and Steve Vai, who could resist trying them?
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I use a 46 GHS for the E, Ernie 36 for the A, Elix 26 for the G, D'Ad-16..........buying strings is a bitch!
Really, I've been buying Dean Markley Nick-Silvers 10-46 by the case for a decade now and use on all my standard tune electrics w/trems. Heavier bottoms for the Drop-D's and 1/2's. 11's on the LP's. Used to be a big Boomers fan but the DM's made me say WOW. The Blue Steels do last longer but don't have that crisp sustain outa the pack like the regs-not worth the extra $.
Slinks=finger squeaks
Oh, Martins for the 12.
Really, I've been buying Dean Markley Nick-Silvers 10-46 by the case for a decade now and use on all my standard tune electrics w/trems. Heavier bottoms for the Drop-D's and 1/2's. 11's on the LP's. Used to be a big Boomers fan but the DM's made me say WOW. The Blue Steels do last longer but don't have that crisp sustain outa the pack like the regs-not worth the extra $.
Slinks=finger squeaks
Oh, Martins for the 12.
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Blue Steel are great sounding, but I break them too fast. GHS Boomers, Ernie Ball and Snarling Dogs all last very long under my fingers, have great tone for a while and age differently afterwards. They all die in a few months, but sound interesting in the meantime. DR's are also great.
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while the buttons are circled.:eek:
while the buttons are circled.:eek:
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do you guys use any of those advertized products that are supposed to make strings last longer?
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Originally Posted by: konmando you guys use any of those advertized products that are supposed to make strings last longer?
well personally, i use a product called 'fast fret'. i think it's really good, and it is designed to clean the neck of your guitar, and your srtings, as allowing you to play faster, though personally i think practice is better than a cleaning product. try it out.
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I use a clean piece of cloth to wipe my strings after playing. That usually buys me a few more weeks of usable tone.
Impendance is fruitfull
while the buttons are circled.:eek:
while the buttons are circled.:eek:
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WD-40 for the strings and top side of the neck-spray inot rag then wipe. This is more as a lube though. I change strings on my primary chopper about every 1-2 weeks and always right before a gig.
Try this trick: Go to a billiard supply store and get a good rosin bag (not just baby powder but that will work) and some 800 grit sand paper. Lightly clean the back of the neck with the sandpaper and then rubdown with the rosin bag. Do not use on fretboard or strings - makes them squeak. Then wipe down the top with WD-40 or your fast fret stuff. You will love the feel!!!!!
Try this trick: Go to a billiard supply store and get a good rosin bag (not just baby powder but that will work) and some 800 grit sand paper. Lightly clean the back of the neck with the sandpaper and then rubdown with the rosin bag. Do not use on fretboard or strings - makes them squeak. Then wipe down the top with WD-40 or your fast fret stuff. You will love the feel!!!!!
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Elixers are expensive,but they last forever and retain tone very well...I used nine's when I got started,but found tens have a bit more tone.
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