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Doadman

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« on: May 24, 2007, 11:04:34 PM »
I've used Ernie Ball strings for years now and never really felt like changing but a couple of makes are interesting me. One is Optima Gold and the other is Skull strings. Has anybody played these and can comment on what they're like, especially compared with Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys.

Another point is that my guitar has been set up for Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys; if I got the same gauge in either Optima or Skull, would I need the trem reset or would the tension be the same?
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Eric

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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2007, 11:10:14 PM »
Your guitar might need to be reset up. String tension can vary from brand to brand.
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noodleplugerine

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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2007, 12:29:51 AM »
I find the quality of Ernie Ball strings to be quite low - They rust quickly and break easily whenever I use them.

I stick with D'addario - They're cheaper too.
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2007, 06:48:36 AM »
I'm with you Noodle,  D'addario are amazing quality for the price. I just been trying GHS, but I'm going back to the D'addario's because there just tons better quality
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2007, 08:59:15 AM »
I'm an Elixir man, they're so worth the little extra you pay for the anti-rust strings. I use them on my Ravelle, I'm going to roadtest some GHS Boomers on my Strat but I always used to be a D'Addario XL user.
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2007, 10:33:27 AM »
As I've just forked out some money to have my guitar properly setup and you reckon I'd need to alter it again to take the alternative strings, I'm inclined not to bother right now. However, the guy who setup my guitar said he would check it again in about six months so perhaps I could use that opportunity to change strings to an alternative brand. I'm still very interested in the Optima Gold and Skull strings if anyone's tried them. The Elixir sound interesting too.
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2007, 10:37:15 AM »
Quote from: noodleplugerine
I find the quality of Ernie Ball strings to be quite low - They rust quickly and break easily whenever I use them.

I stick with D'addario - They're cheaper too.


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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2007, 10:54:33 AM »
And yeah, Ernie Balls are cr@p from the word go.

Worst strings I ever used were Dean Markleys, the only time I EVER broke a string while tuning up was with a set of shitety DM's on. Avoid at all costs.
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2007, 11:47:11 AM »
Go for Snake Oil Brand Pure Nickels - esoteric but well worth it.
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« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2007, 12:17:00 PM »
You could check out Newtone Strings as well - excellent strings! :)
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« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2007, 12:48:33 PM »
i like rotosound...
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« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2007, 01:20:19 PM »
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i like rotosound...


I use them too, but what attracted me was the free extra E string you get with every packet  :lol:  :oops:

Bought 5 packs for about £15 on ebay ages ago and I still have 2 packs left. Never snapped on me either.
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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2007, 01:23:24 PM »
If they never break why do you need a spare one? :D
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« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2007, 01:24:05 PM »
I think I may be a bit biased in my choice : Feline (made by Picato)



But I chose a brand I really liked to make my strings and would be happy to stand behind.
Had used them for years in the workshop before getting them branded.
They are not unlike D'addarios - they last pretty well
And they're British made!
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« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2007, 01:25:14 PM »
I use earnie ball power slinkys on my Tele. Their ok but I fancy a change.

My friend at work has some nice 11's on an epiphone, they feel great to use and have diff coloured ball/ring bits at the end of each string. are these D'addario's as i seem to remember him saying something about them?
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