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Post by venreskiller4 on Nov 24, 2011 14:21:02 GMT -6
I'm wondering what you guys use for strings.
I typically use Dean Markley Blue Steels. I really like them. They seem to settle pretty fast, hold a good intonation and have a fairly long life.
Recently, I tried going on the cheap and bought Ernie Balls so I could order x amounts of each kind of string (E's, A's, D, etc.). I'm starting to wonder if this was a mistake. Over a week and a half later, the strings still seem to be stretching out. I had to re-strobe my guitar and I can't get the low E right. It's sharp on the intonation and I have the bridge piece pulled back as far as it will go.
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Post by Blue on Nov 24, 2011 16:52:07 GMT -6
I've played with many different brands and gauges during all the years I've played but the last two or three years I've been using D'Addario 10-46 for standard tuning and 60 or 64 for the low B on 7-strings, depending on the guitar and pickup.
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Post by Erikrt123 on Nov 24, 2011 18:13:42 GMT -6
D' Addario 10's like Blue says. I have been using them for ages. Once in a while I'll try something else just to see what it is about the D'Addario's and it is just so clear instantly. They last longer and sound better.
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Post by Blondie on Nov 25, 2011 5:23:15 GMT -6
9-46... not very fuzzy about brand... though Dean Marklys signature string seems to unwrap at ballend so I can't use those on guitars without FR. On FR guitars it's obvious no problem as the ballends are cut of anyway.
Most of my strings I buy are noname from a site called stringsite.com, when I buy 48 sets I pay about a forth of what D'addarios cost. That way I can afford to keep my collection playable. And they sounds fine to me...
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Post by venreskiller4 on Nov 25, 2011 11:31:04 GMT -6
Thanks guys for your opinions. I'm might have tried D'Addario's a long time ago, but it could be worth my while to try them again since Zzounds has them for 3.95 and Blue Steels for 4.45. They also have 10 packs of D'Addario's for 29.95.
Blondie, what brand of Markley's did you try? I've used Blue Steels for well over a decade and I never had a problem with unraveling. I have a Floyd and have to cut the ball too. The only problem I had was it breaking by the bridge, but I think every string would break by the bridge eventually especially with the use of the whammy and/or when the bridge pieces get grooves cut into them.
I remember a long time ago I used GHS Boomers. They are worse than Ernie's. GHS's never stayed in tune and I ended up putting my old worn out Markley's back on.
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Post by Blondie on Nov 26, 2011 15:18:37 GMT -6
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Post by ReekingHavok on Nov 26, 2011 21:42:10 GMT -6
I myself use D'Addario EXL120. Been using them for years and they sound great!
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Post by venreskiller4 on Nov 26, 2011 22:41:49 GMT -6
Sorry man, my misunderstanding. I need to read and comprehend better.  Thanks for the advice on the stringsite.com. By the way, did you ever compare the Markley signature series to Blue Steels? I'm curious what you may have found. |
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Post by Blondie on Nov 27, 2011 9:00:04 GMT -6
No never compare them. haven't tried blue steels in 100 years or so, but remember that when I tried them I snapped a string almost on first stroke, never bought them again... back in the early / mid nineties i like SIT strings but they have always been pretty expensive, at leats here in DK, have mostly used d'addarios.
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Post by fullshredd on Nov 27, 2011 18:46:27 GMT -6
No never compare them. haven't tried blue steels in 100 years or so, but remember that when I tried them I snapped a string almost on first stroke, never bought them again... back in the early / mid nineties i like SIT strings but they have always been pretty expensive, at leats here in DK, have mostly used d'addarios. Dude, I only thought you strummed with strings made from high-tensile pink cotton candy (pink steel)  ? ;D Welcome back Blondie  |
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Post by Blondie on Nov 28, 2011 1:53:40 GMT -6
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Post by venreskiller4 on Nov 29, 2011 23:12:26 GMT -6
No never compare them. haven't tried blue steels in 100 years or so, but remember that when I tried them I snapped a string almost on first stroke, never bought them again... back in the early / mid nineties i like SIT strings but they have always been pretty expensive, at leats here in DK, have mostly used d'addarios. You must have gotten a bum string. I've had very good luck with blue steels, but I'm looking for cheaper but still high quality alternatives. Besides that, I like to experiment every once in a great while. It helps me to hear what others have to say. Can't say I've tried SIT's. There is a definite majority opinion in favor of d'addarios. I see that SIT and d'addarios have a similar architecture to their cores with the hexagonal shape; I wonder what that does as opposed to a round core. |
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Post by fullshredd on Nov 29, 2011 23:58:05 GMT -6
I AM DIGGIN' THAT LOOK! SEXXXXXY BABY!  |
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Post by Blondie on Dec 1, 2011 1:32:15 GMT -6
You must have gotten a bum string. I've had very good luck with blue steels, but I'm looking for cheaper but still high quality alternatives. Besides that, I like to experiment every once in a great while. It helps me to hear what others have to say. Can't say I've tried SIT's. There is a definite majority opinion in favor of d'addarios. I see that SIT and d'addarios have a similar architecture to their cores with the hexagonal shape; I wonder what that does as opposed to a round core. I have no idea of how strings are made or what that does for them... I Play'em, break'em, change'em and start back over again... I AM DIGGIN' THAT LOOK! SEXXXXXY BABY! Yeah a must have  |
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Post by shreddingjoris on Dec 1, 2011 10:50:47 GMT -6
D'addario's 9-42 for me! I played 10's for years, but u get less tired shredding on the 9's  |
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Post by timjmorrison on Dec 2, 2011 12:51:02 GMT -6
elixir .10s
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Post by TheLivingDead on Dec 13, 2011 0:36:13 GMT -6
Those neons are so effing cool.
EB 9-42 typically for me.
EB 12-56 for the drop-tuned crap.
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Post by venreskiller4 on Dec 18, 2011 11:19:06 GMT -6
Those neons are so effing cool. EB 9-42 typically for me. EB 12-56 for the drop-tuned crap. So livingdead, you must have good luck with Earnie's. This goes to show that everybody's playing styles are different along with differences in their guitars. I tried Ernie's and couldn't keep them in tune for the life of me and this was after 2 weeks. I am meticulous about putting my strings on; I make sure they wrap around the post tight and neat so I think I minimized the slipping at the tuners. Besides the locking nut should have eliminated that problem. Out of curiosity, what do you drop tune to and is it standard tuning? I drop tune to Eb and standard tuning for singing purposes mainly, but I like the slightly darker tone too. |
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Post by venreskiller4 on Dec 18, 2011 11:24:03 GMT -6
Do those strings have some kind of polymer coating? I knew a guy who used Elixirs on his acoustic. He swore by them. How do they sound on pinch harmonics? |
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Post by jani92jani on Dec 18, 2011 12:40:36 GMT -6
dean markley 9-46 custom light
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Post by aburge15 on Jan 4, 2012 0:11:25 GMT -6
I AM DIGGIN' THAT LOOK! SEXXXXXY BABY! Best strings ive seen! |
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Post by Jason on Jan 5, 2012 14:15:59 GMT -6
Might have to get some of those neon strings ya know haha
I'm using rotosound strings. Switched from ernie ball which rust quicker than... *insert metaphor about things that rust quick here*
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Post by aburge15 on Jan 10, 2012 5:26:11 GMT -6
What strings have a long non rusted life?
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Post by TheLivingDead on Feb 13, 2012 2:26:38 GMT -6
Those neons are so effing cool. EB 9-42 typically for me. EB 12-56 for the drop-tuned crap. So livingdead, you must have good luck with Earnie's. This goes to show that everybody's playing styles are different along with differences in their guitars. I tried Ernie's and couldn't keep them in tune for the life of me and this was after 2 weeks. I am meticulous about putting my strings on; I make sure they wrap around the post tight and neat so I think I minimized the slipping at the tuners. Besides the locking nut should have eliminated that problem. Out of curiosity, what do you drop tune to and is it standard tuning? I drop tune to Eb and standard tuning for singing purposes mainly, but I like the slightly darker tone too. Apologies for the super late response. But that's odd you've had tuning issues with em! I've used em issue-free for 10 years now! I drop to all kinds of tunings. D-standard all the way to drop B and everything in between. For Eb I still use my 9-42's. |
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