What strings do you use?

mr dave · 08-15-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarBizarre

Edit: Also, have you tried to find a set of 13's in electric? I can't find anything except roundwounds.

what are you looking for instead?

d'Addario Chromes are normally available in .013s if you prefer ribbonwound. not sure why you're having a hard time finding strings in this size, they seem rather common now.

as for SRV and his tone methodology. you guys are aware he used to put super glue on the tips of his left hand fingers then tear out chunks of his right forearm to replace the callouses he lost at night right? cocaine... it's one hell of a drug.

plus who needs an octaver to beef up your tone when you can replace your strings with freaking cables.

GuitarBizarre · 08-16-2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

what are you looking for instead?

d'Addario Chromes are normally available in .013s if you prefer ribbonwound. not sure why you're having a hard time finding strings in this size, they seem rather common now.

as for SRV and his tone methodology. you guys are aware he used to put super glue on the tips of his left hand fingers then tear out chunks of his right forearm to replace the callouses he lost at night right? cocaine... it's one hell of a drug.

plus who needs an octaver to beef up your tone when you can replace your strings with freaking cables.

sorry, I meant ribbonwounds. I want roundwounds.

brunoclaus · 08-16-2010, 06:33 AM

I always use Ernie Ball strings, and I highly recommend it. Elixir is my only experience good if you do not play much. I usually play at least 3-4 hours a day, while Elixir increased as fast as any other string brand for me.

GuitarBizarre · 08-16-2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by brunoclaus

I always use Ernie Ball strings, and I highly recommend it. Elixir is my only experience good if you do not play much. I usually play at least 3-4 hours a day, while Elixir increased as fast as any other string brand for me.

I probably play more than that and have noticed significantly longer life, particularly on the plain strings. On other brands, the plain strings tend to discolor and turn black after a few hours of play, and the elixers have yet to do that. The set that have been on my acoustic for a while have only just started showing even the beginning signs of wear. Thats roughly 3 times longer life than usual.

mr dave · 08-16-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarBizarre

sorry, I meant ribbonwounds. I want roundwounds.

either way d'Addario and Ernie Ball have you covered if you don't mind shopping online. though some people take issue with the plain .024 G string that comes with the EB - Not Even Slinky's. my cousin described it as a 'mutant' when he tried my eclipse, it just feels weird.

SATCHMO · 08-16-2010, 07:23 PM

Dean Markley Nickel Steel Electric - medium top heavy bottom

nothingbuthopeandpassion · 08-19-2010, 06:30 AM

I'm using GHS BASS BOOMER strings since they produce 115strings.

on guitar I'm also using GHS strings...like them really much, especially on bass!

Dr_Rez · 08-19-2010, 11:45 PM

My cat has a ****ing blast when I change strings. Throw them across the room and sheis happy for hours.

GuitarBizarre · 08-23-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

either way d'Addario and Ernie Ball have you covered if you don't mind shopping online. though some people take issue with the plain .024 G string that comes with the EB - Not Even Slinky's. my cousin described it as a 'mutant' when he tried my eclipse, it just feels weird.

you ever set up a strat type bridge for 14's? I wanna try it, work my way up through the guages till I get there, for tr00 SRV tone, but I need 4 springs on my claw as it is, just for 11's. Reckon 5 springs will have enough oomph to keep 14's in check on a floating wilkinson bridge? (non locking)

mr dave · 08-23-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarBizarre

you ever set up a strat type bridge for 14's? I wanna try it, work my way up through the guages till I get there, for tr00 SRV tone, but I need 4 springs on my claw as it is, just for 11's. Reckon 5 springs will have enough oomph to keep 14's in check on a floating wilkinson bridge? (non locking)

.014s? nope. hell my own mexican needed 5 springs in the back to keep .010s in check. i can't imagine strining .014s in there without blocking the bridge. though i have to assume you can get stronger springs.

anytime i'd go super big and low was .013s through the LP style fixed bridge on my eclipse. can't really imagine going that big with a floating bridge without LOTS of hassle.

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