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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
 Posted - 04/06/2007 : 17:05:32
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Guitar strings you pervs...
Dr. Bob mentioned it, what type of strings do you use?
I use D'Addario EXL115 (11-49), and occasionally D'Addario EXL115W (11-49 with wound 3rd string), on all my guitars and tuned down 1-step...After switching to these I quit breaking my low E, A, and D strings regularly like I was with 10s, though I somehow broke an A string a few months ago...and the heavy strings are why my guitars seem to stay in tune forever...
It's been forever since I played a grandpa guitar (acoustic), but I was using some D'Addario Phosphor/Bronze, I think either 12 or 13 gauge... |
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
1309 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2007 : 17:24:42
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d'Addario 11-49 on guitar, d'Addario 11-52 phosfor bronze on acoustic.
The Rotosound Billy Sheehan set on bass, 43-65-80-110.
The .110 is very usefull for added tension during drop D tuning which I use on a bunch of songs.
I don't like 5 string basses and low D is usually low enough so I installed the hipshot detuner on both my basses, they're available for guitar as well. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2007 : 18:42:02
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I'm a D'Addario man
10 - 46
11 - 52
But recently, I had my Black Strat, set up and service, by a local repairer, it came back with a very nice set of strings, that had a bright & pleasant tone.
I asked what strings he had restrung it with? they're called someting like:
Galli Strings
Apparently they are an Italian brand string, very comfortable to play as well,
maybe one of out Italian members can tell us more about this brand, I will buy a couple of sets, next week, just in case I heard the name incorrectly.
On Acoustic, I like D'Addario or Fenders Phosphor Bronze in a 12 to 53
When I want to treat myself to something more special, on the acoustic, I'll buy the Deam Markley Blue Steels, very expensive out here in Oz, but a superb sounding string, that lasts a long time.
When they go a little dull, they are great for Acoustic Blues, but the guitar has to have a magnetic type pickup, not a Piezo.
I use a Dean Markley Pro Mag, clip in, with the woodgrain top.
And they record very well.
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2007 : 19:00:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Dirk
Galli strings is a nice Italian brand indeed.
http://www.gallistrings.com/inglese/default.asp
hi Dirk
Any idea , of how they are considered in the muso field.
They Play & sound very nice.
I guess, I am really asking if they are good or 
Regards Dr. Bob |
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mattoqua
Silver Member
Canada
438 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2007 : 19:14:54
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| I love D'Addarios. I use 11-49 on all 4 guitars I have with me. Im going to step back to 10s or 9s on a couple though. Im really starting to notice the relief on my strat from 11s. |
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tomwest
Silver Member
United Kingdom
436 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2007 : 20:09:48
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2007 : 23:43:02
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D'Addario's EXL(10-46)the guy in the local music shop does a deal on them 4 packs for 20 euro.. thats about 2.50 a pack cheaper than in the city....pretty good value....he had another set of D'Addario's i liked they were 10's as well with heavier bottom(wound) strings but he hasn't had them in for a while  i remember an interview with malmsteen and his view was it didn't matter if you used light top strings once the wound strings were heavy the sound would be good...but hendrix and SRV used 13's for their e string...!! i know they tuned down a semitone but still it must have been like bending iron bars... |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2007 : 07:21:48
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ive tried most brands/sizes and i prefer Daddario 10's for all my guitars.
although on my Strata-Tele i like to use 9's. i have Schaller locking machines installed on it, so i dont have to worry about the lighter gauge falling out of tune after every bend. |
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midibuddy
Silver Member
Ecuador
285 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2007 : 09:28:47
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| So am I the only wimp here using 09-42 strings? I have a Dinky DK-2 with a Floyd Rose tremolo, I'm afraid I might need an extra spring (not available here) when installing a heavier gauge, or they may even bent the fretboard... What do you think? |
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
1309 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2007 : 10:50:52
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Any idea , of how they are considered in the muso field.
They Play & sound very nice.
I guess, I am really asking if they are good or
I can only comment on a set of bass strings I tried once which I bought because their strings were a lot cheaper back then.
The sound compared to the rotosounds but the feel of the strings was a lot smoother so probably also a little less rough on the frets.
There's an internet stringselling company in Holland that recently started selling them again, so I probably will try another set in near future.
I can't comment on guitar strings though, you really should just try a set for yourself.
edit: Oh yeah, you're doing it right now
Well, how do they compare to your old strings? |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2007 : 12:16:42
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Hi Dirk
your quote:
Well, how do they compare to your old strings? (Galli Strings)
They are really great, I think they are as good, if not better than the major brands.
Smooth - Bright - and well balanced tone
As I said in a prev. post, I'll be getting a few packs next week.
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2007 : 20:06:07
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On my old V I used Ernie 9s & they broke like crazy. I'm still on my first set of strings on my new Schecter Classic. It came with GHS Boomer 10s & seem rather good considering I lack experience with other brands. I'll be watching this thread closely so I can learn more about what strings I might like to try next. So far it sounds like D'Addario is choice. What do you guys think of the GHS Boomers?
I suppose I'd like to know what brands or gauges would be a nice compromise between tone, tensile strength, & longevity with my string through body Schecter. I'd want a medium-bright cutting tone but a very strong string. For 20 years I've always seen strings break at the saddle.. never midway, so strong strings are a must. I'm also interested in thicker strings on the bottom end for crunch than you'd normally find in most sets. Ernie Ball has a set or two like this.
1. Thicker strings are not as fragile (9s vs. 12s for instance). It may go without saying but thin strings are certainly easier to bend but break more easily.
2. If you have minor fret buzz, a thicker string may actually help more than a thinner string as it rides a bit higher in the nut (proper guitar setup notwithstanding of course).
3. I wish the regular Tune-O-Matic bridges had roller saddles instead of those pinching bitches that breaks my strings.
4. What do I need to know about steel vs. nickel-plated?
5. Lastly, since I'm a cheap bastard, I really never replace a set of strings like I should & am sure that my tone suffers. So I'm interested in knowing when do most of you guys actually replace all strings on your guit-fiddles. Maybe a regimen of every 2nd or 3rd broken high-E string, then its time for a new set perhaps?
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jak84
Bronze Member
USA
95 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2007 : 21:46:31
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Dean Markley ~ Blue Steel. I honestly haven't tried anything other than these since I switched from regular Dean Markley's about 15 years ago and the only others I recall trying out (about 20 yrs ago) were GHS Boomers, Ernie Ball Super Slinkey's, and some D'Addario's.
I don't remember the D'Addarios which may be a good thing, because I remember hating the other two that I mentioned.
I don't think that I've changed my strings in about two years and I'm loving their tone right now (seems a bit strange, eh). This may say something about these strings, not only the sound, but the fact that I haven't broken one in all this time.
I've only been playing somewhat seriously again(for a casual couch player anyway) for a little over a year now, so I may play around with some other options just for the hell of it. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2007 : 05:32:03
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Originally posted by DeFrag
On my old V I used Ernie 9s & they broke like crazy. I'm still on my first set of strings on my new Schecter Classic. It came with GHS Boomer 10s & seem rather good considering I lack experience with other brands. I'll be watching this thread closely so I can learn more about what strings I might like to try next. So far it sounds like D'Addario is choice. What do you guys think of the GHS Boomers?
I suppose I'd like to know what brands or gauges would be a nice compromise between tone, tensile strength, & longevity with my string through body Schecter. I'd want a medium-bright cutting tone but a very strong string. For 20 years I've always seen strings break at the saddle.. never midway, so strong strings are a must. I'm also interested in thicker strings on the bottom end for crunch than you'd normally find in most sets. Ernie Ball has a set or two like this.
1. Thicker strings are not as fragile (9s vs. 12s for instance). It may go without saying but thin strings are certainly easier to bend but break more easily.
2. If you have minor fret buzz, a thicker string may actually help more than a thinner string as it rides a bit higher in the nut (proper guitar setup notwithstanding of course).
3. I wish the regular Tune-O-Matic bridges had roller saddles instead of those pinching bitches that breaks my strings.
4. What do I need to know about steel vs. nickel-plated?
5. Lastly, since I'm a cheap bastard, I really never replace a set of strings like I should & am sure that my tone suffers. So I'm interested in knowing when do most of you guys actually replace all strings on your guit-fiddles. Maybe a regimen of every 2nd or 3rd broken high-E string, then its time for a new set perhaps?
APPARANTLY gauge doesnt matter for string stregth, i heard 9s break no easier than say 11s. i heard it all comes down to tension...anyone else hear this? |
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2007 : 11:16:21
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I use Elixer for my accoustic, Fender Bullets for my strat and Gibson britewires for my SG
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Dirty G-Strings....
