TelecasterSam Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Might be very interesting to find out what most of you like to use?Brand? Gauge? Guitar Used and short expanation of Why?I've tried Fenders, Ernie Ball's, Picato's ....but now....I use Rotosound Blues, 10, 13,17,30,42,52 on a number of Tele's (obviously)I find these to be the best I've ever used...They stay bright a long time, Tarnish very slowly, Stay in tune very well, and I have not broken a string since I started using them.....in short... I love em'Over to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Brand: D'AddarioReason: They feel smoother and are brighter straight away than others. They last, are consistent (unlike DR strings were, rusty out the packet FTL!) and are well priced.Gauge: Depends what tuning. I like the feel of 9-42 in standard tuning on a 25.5" scale so generally I try and calculate it to work with that.For example - ESP KH-2 NT: EADGBE, 25.5", 9-42.ESP Hanneman: BF#BEG#C#, 25.5", 11, 14, 22W, 32, 44, 56.Dean DFH: BEADGC, 24.75, 12, 16, 24W, 36, 46, 58. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 D'Addario 11s. Nice and think, good tone. Criticism is that they could last a bit longer. Oh, on a Gibson SG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 D'Addario 11s. Nice and think, good tone. Criticism is that they could last a bit longer. Oh, on a Gibson SG.How often do you change them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 How often do you change them?When i'm playing regularly, every 3-4 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yeah, that's about right then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 D'Addario's 10-46's on both my Les Paul (yes, I've still got it) and my John Suhr Strat.Ernie's are pretty good too and I'd use them in pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I use D'Addario 10s on all my electrics, regardless of scale. I've tried others but the D'Addarios just feel "right". Plus they have the coloured bits at the end of the strings to make re-stringing a doddle. Every few years I decide to put 9s onto one of my guitars to see if it makes me play any better, but it never does and I always end up regretting it and going back to 10s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ernie Ball Super Slinkys (9s); just as vital is the attack surface, so Dunlop green Tortex .88 standards, but use the fat edge to pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulscoconutass Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Super Slinky!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Power Slinkys.Though i've got Hybrids on my other guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 On my Les Pauls and SG's I use Ernie Balls 10'sFenders or all my other guitars i have 9's, Hybrids on by Ernie Ball as well. Started drop tuning a PRS which i have fitted with power slinkys, I think they are 12'sI haven't really experimented with Strings. I can't even remember why i started using Ernie Balls but i have stuck with them for about 15 years probably. I have about 20 guitars to re-string so I get them in Bulk for about 3 something per pack from Strings Direct. Has anyone actually noticed that even if you put fresh strings on a guitar and don't play it for 4 to 6 months the strings sometimes still go dud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Did anyone else who uses 12's, Power Slinky's by Ernie Ball have a problem with the string going through your tuners? I put them in my PRS for drop tuning and couldnt get the low E through the peg. I had to file out the hole to make it bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Has anyone actually noticed that even if you put fresh strings on a guitar and don't play it for 4 to 6 months the strings sometimes still go dud.Not with D'addarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I use D'Addario 9-42 on my Telecaster and my Spear, or failing that Ernie Ball 9-42s. I only re-string 2-3 times a year but my guitars don't get played that often, it's not unknown for a guitar to go in it's case after practice on Thursday and still be in it's case the following Thursday.I used to use Fender Bullets 8-38 on my Warlock when I had it, but they just fucking snapped all the time, and that was re-stringing every 1-2 months. Since changing to 9-42s I haven't snapped a string in like 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelecasterSam Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 On my Les Pauls and SG's I use Ernie Balls 10'sFenders or all my other guitars i have 9's, Hybrids on by Ernie Ball as well. Started drop tuning a PRS which i have fitted with power slinkys, I think they are 12'sI haven't really experimented with Strings. I can't even remember why i started using Ernie Balls but i have stuck with them for about 15 years probably. I have about 20 guitars to re-string so I get them in Bulk for about 3 something per pack from Strings Direct. Has anyone actually noticed that even if you put fresh strings on a guitar and don't play it for 4 to 6 months the strings sometimes still go dud.I get mine from Strings Direct too, good prices & good delivery....I think you'll find that Rotosounds won't go dud either...give em a try !I use Roto Blues for all playing situations :Standard TuningDropped DOpen G Never thought to mention picks ...but of course they do matter to your playing!I use Jim Dunlop Nylon 1.0mm.... good and solid but being nylon, have a bit of flexibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Never thought to mention picks ...but of course they do matter to your playing!Not mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Has anyone actually noticed that even if you put fresh strings on a guitar and don't play it for 4 to 6 months the strings sometimes still go dud.Oxidation sir. I don't worry about it as I restring often anyway but in the past it's happened.Did anyone else who uses 12's, Power Slinky's by Ernie Ball have a problem with the string going through your tuners? I put them in my PRS for drop tuning and couldnt get the low E through the peg. I had to file out the hole to make it bigger.Not familiar with the diameter for PRS, but I know that anything above 58s on sperzels, ya have to bore them out a little bit! Not with D'addarios. Yes with D'Addarios! Not with the stainless steel ones though I restring every fortnight o_O:laughing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 on a 25.5 scale for stanard I like hybrid slinkeys 9 - 46i cant remember what gauge I've got on my spear tuned to c-standard, either 11's or 12s, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 D'addarios on a Mexican Fender Stratocaster. I put 12s on it a while ago for some reason, but I'd usually be inclined more towards 11s. And I hate to say it, but the different coloured loops are always appreciated.I don't change strings very often though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I've never gotten on with D'addarios, so I'm a user of Ernie Ball super slinkys and hybrids.I think this could be the dullest thread on Aberdeen-Music unless you are some sort of sad guitar nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelecasterSam Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I've never gotten on with D'addarios, so I'm a user of Ernie Ball super slinkys and hybrids.I think this could be the dullest thread on Aberdeen-Music unless you are some sort of sad guitar nerd. Well why are you answering the thread then, you Tosser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Well why are you answering the thread then, you Tosser? I'm not afraid to admit that I'm a sad guitar nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelecasterSam Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'm not afraid to admit that I'm a sad guitar nerd.and there's me thinking I'm the only one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hah, I think it's good to see unbridled nerdiness now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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