What Guitar Strings do you use? - Page 15

Rachmaninoff · #**211** 05-04-2008, 09:57 PM

D'Addario XL .009

shreddersymphony · #**212** 05-05-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by domdabomb

I'll never turn back after using elixir coated strings... ive had a pair on my pgm for almost 4 months now and they're still good

Same here. I've had elixirs on guitars for up to 8 months before any noticeable wear happened, and I play 1-2 hours a day.

JeffWiredBeck24 · #**213** 07-06-2008, 03:43 AM

Didn't look through the entire thread, but I've recent;y been contemplating switching to 10s. I currently use D'Addario 9.5-44 and they've been great so far, but I also want to try out some 10s. Since setting up the bridge/neck for a new gauge will be a pain, I was wondering if anyone here uses 10s.

Is it more difficult to play faster passages on 10-46 vs. 9.5-44?
Do you like your tone better with heavier gauge strings?

Any other comments are of course welcome.

Thanks.

Veno · #**214** 07-06-2008, 08:01 AM

Well, I've been playing with 10s for some time now, having started with 9s. I love how it's improved my tone, and after my fingers have strengthen, I don't feel playing has become more difficult.
There is one problem though

...
Whenever I play my friend's guitars (which he strings with 9s), I break a string - because of my maniacal bending

I use EB 10s BUT, with progressive string tension, hehe. It kicks ass

JforJem · #**215** 07-06-2008, 08:34 AM

I've recently started using ernie ball hybrid slinky's an so far I'm really impressed chords sound alot fuller than 9 sets which I used to play but lead is still nice an light.

blackknight93 · #**216** 09-02-2008, 09:31 PM

ernie ball 9's or 10's

Pursuit · #**217** 09-29-2008, 08:37 PM

I'm currently using Blue Steel srings (10-49). They settle in within 3 hours (unlike 2 days for some other strings), and they keep their shine for longer.

MrMcSick · #**218** 10-29-2008, 02:34 PM

Zack Wyld custom 10-60. c tuning

axe2grind1970 · #**219** 11-10-2008, 10:02 AM

Regular and Super Slinky. Just depends on which guitar.

scotteggshell · #**220** 01-05-2009, 11:56 AM

Webstrings

EvoGiant · #**221** 01-05-2009, 12:33 PM

D'Addario 10s. elixir 12s for acoustic.

skins345669 · #**222** 01-05-2009, 01:31 PM

D'addario 0.009s on S and 0.010s everywhere else. Thinking of changing for 10s on S though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shreddersymphony

Same here. I've had elixirs on guitars for up to 8 months before any noticeable wear happened, and I play 1-2 hours a day.

I like the sound of that; how much caring for them were you doing for them to last that long? (Wiping, etc.)

teokiatuan · #**223** 01-08-2009, 09:01 PM

eb slinkys last 2 or 3 weeks before they start to get rusty and nasty for me

been using elixirs for the past two months, still sound, feel great.

my climate is very hot and humid btw, not good for strings at all

Orochimaru · #**224** 03-12-2009, 12:20 PM

I used Rotosound reds, (Rotoreds) 11's. They get black very fast I switched to D'Addario EXL 115. I had Elixirs too. The Elixir last long but I prefer D'Addario.

I tune them 1.5 (1 1/2) step down and they sound awesome. Tons of sustain and a masive warm sound. I called my guitar Godzilla.

Now I feel tempted to switch to EPS 600 wich is the 13's prosteels. Unfortunately I didn't find them in the shops in Romania.

I think I would tune them 3 steps down or 3.5 (3 1/2).

GreatDane · #**225** 03-30-2009, 06:12 PM

i had been using D'Addario .010-.046 and DM Blue Steels, but recently i've been buying Martin strings in bulk because i have a few guitars and change strings often. in bulk, they cost about $1.75 a set, and they stay fresh and moisture-free in their plastic bags.