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plaidbeer .


Joined: 21 Aug 2010 Posts: 1257 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:39 pm Post subject: Noob question about strings |
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Are there certain guitar strings that are better for certain sounds or guitars than others? How do you know which ones to choose?
I've used GHS Nickel Boomers on a BT Jazzmaster and D'Addario XLs on a Casino and Duo-Sonic because that was what was recommended at the time. I see certain people recommending Ernie Ball Super Slinkys, too, but how do you really know which brand or type to go with? As an aside I'm picking up a Bullet Strat today, so any recommendations for string for it would be appreciated. |
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Mo Law-ka strictly roots
Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 3105 Location: a series of tubes
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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In terms of tension, not sound, most here have been using a heavier string for shorter scale guitars (I use 12s for my peavey).
If you stay in the realm of round-wound strings, an increase in string gauge will cause an increase in tension.
I don't think (though I could be terribly horribly wrong) that brand has much to do with sound, unless your name is Eric Johnson. _________________ [quote="jcyphe"] Mo is the most sensible person in this thread.[/quote]
[quote="icey"]and thats for the hatters (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻[/quote] |
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plaidbeer .


Joined: 21 Aug 2010 Posts: 1257 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:35 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, man. I decided to try the Ernie Ball Super Slinky .9s on the Bullet as I've never tried that brand before and it was the same price. |
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weeping_moon .

Joined: 08 Nov 2009 Posts: 1401
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:29 am Post subject: |
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plaidbeer wrote: |
Thanks, man. I decided to try the Ernie Ball Super Slinky .9s on the Bullet as I've never tried that brand before and it was the same price. |
dont take super slinky take regular slinky if youre trying ernie ball. |
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Dannymec .


Joined: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 249 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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This is like people comparing griptape on skateboards. It's all just personal preference.
I enjoy D'addario because of the colored string ends, the points that earn you rewards, and they usually offer 3 or 10 packs in the size I use.
Boom, send it to threadless. _________________ Burn the South. |
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