Author Topic: Strings (Read 28481 times)

Dakine · « **on:** January 30, 2006, 04:27:07 PM »

VERY subjective I know but what strings do y'all use?
I am advised to bring some back from states as they are cheaper.
Thoughts on brand/size.

Cheers

Nick

Ratrod · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2006, 04:57:23 PM »

D'addario 10's mostly. Except when I order a new BKP pickup, they come with a set of Dean Markley Darco 10's.

Dakine · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2006, 04:58:33 PM »

Anyone have any comments on Ernie Ball Hybrid strings? They sound promising.

schmendict · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2006, 05:33:53 PM »

Pfft, i had a set of Ernie 10-52s i think, slinky tops, heavy bottoms.
In a word.
None-too-good.
D'addario 10s are the strings im using now, im going to stick with standard gauges from now on.
I'd like to try some DR's soon...

maliciousteve · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2006, 05:41:12 PM »

D'addario's. Ernie Balls always broke too easily and dean markleys don't have as much life in them as D'addario.

Hell Hound · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2006, 05:41:48 PM »

Elixir 9-46 on my Ibanez prestige and D'Addario 10-46 on my custom made.

MDV · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2006, 05:43:09 PM »

I use GHS boomers and DR tite fits. I've tried all the other major ones and those are my favourites (boomers are my preffrence, I use the DRs when I cant get the GHS I want).

Love round-wound.

Dakine · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2006, 05:47:22 PM »

Cool
thanks guys

Searcher · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2006, 05:50:30 PM »

I mostly use Dean Markley Blue Steel strings. I sometimes buy other brands just to experiment, but I like these ones. I think they keep their tone for longer.

38thBeatle · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2006, 06:42:05 PM »

I have used Fenders but most recently have tried some Elixers on my Strat- so far so good. I will try out some DR's soon.

jimi hendrix · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2006, 06:45:47 PM »

I've tried d'addario's, Ernie Ball's, Gibsons, Dean Markley's, Epiphone, Ghs boomers, but personally I like the feel of Rotosound's and they seem to last a fair while.

steve · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2006, 06:58:03 PM »

GHS Boomers!The most consistant strings ive ever used,and have their own great tone.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2006, 07:53:07 PM »

Dr Duck strings - I get 'em off ebay and they are great. I had previously used D'Addarios for the past 16 years.

:twisted:

Ratrod · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2006, 08:04:23 PM »

I'm planning on putting a new nut on my Pigged Mockingbird. When thats done I think I'll try some of those new Everly strings designed for low down evil tuning.

jt · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2006, 08:07:17 PM »

:D GHS Boomers i`ve used these strings for coming up to 20yrs !!!!

10 - 52`s
i order mine through Strins Direct 10 sets at a time for £3.60 a set

:D 8)

Author Topic: Strings (Read 28481 times)

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