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SoulDistortion
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SoulDistortion
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08/13/2005 8:13 pm
I have heard many things about "Blue steels" these are the strings frozen in nitrogen that are supposed to produce an amazing tone but i've also heard they grind your fingers and are nearly impossible to slide your fingers on. I am going to my local guitar shop in a few hours to pick up some, so i need some quick opinions. Anyone own any blue steels or know some reliable strings for my electric that are easy to slide on. Money is no object. I need some opinions quick before i leave.
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scarface84
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scarface84
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08/13/2005 8:31 pm
i have them on my ibanez electric guitar (0.10-0.46) They're just like most other strings to me, just more expensive.
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bigbuda
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bigbuda
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08/16/2005 4:46 am
I tried them once and went back to using GHS boomers.
I am a constant evolving music machine. Oh Man, I just forgot what I was playing. Oh well, on to the next song. :rolleyes:
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JHicks00
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JHicks00
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08/16/2005 2:22 pm
I have been playing Dean Markley strings for Twenty five years, so I guess you could say I recommend them. I don't have any trouble playing slide on them.
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Kevin Taylor
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Kevin Taylor
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08/16/2005 3:20 pm
Yeah, same here. I've been using Dean Markleys since day one. Mostly cause they make a custom light pack with 9, 11, 16, 26, 36, 46
I tried the Blue Steel a couple of times but they only came in regular or light guages so I stopped using em.
For the extra money though, I didn't notice any difference as far as sound quality or playing ability.
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aschleman
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aschleman
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08/16/2005 3:47 pm
I use Ernie Ball 10's on my vintage guitars... and GHS ZW Boomers (10-70) on my drop tuning guitars... I tried the Dean Markleys back in the day but I don't really remember how they were... I just know that I like the way the Ernie Balls felt. The GHS strings that I have sound amazing! I might be getting some of those to replace my Ernie Balls... I might try some DM's as well...
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