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NickS
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| I've used D'Addarios for years. Never tinned the windings, though. I'd be concerned that it would weaken things, rather than making it stronger. I've haven't problems with strings coming apart there, either. |
I had several go and stopped using D'Addarios, went back to Rotosound Pink. |
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Thomas
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Location: Glasgow, UK
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:19 am Post subject: |
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| I never break strings, the only thime they ever come apart is D'Addrio high e unwinding. It happened to me 2 days ago. Great strings apart from that. 10 Gauge on a Jag so it's not like theres loads of tension on the strings or anything. I've used them since I started playing but I think I'm gonna make a change. It just happens far too often and I don't really want to have to solder every set I put on. |
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George
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:27 am Post subject: |
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^ Fender Bullets  |
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dezb1
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Never break strings and never had any unwind either always used D'Addrio
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Fakir Mustache
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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The only reliable 9 or 10 sets to work on my Bratomaster's Jazzmaster trem are Fender Bullets. Every other brand I've tried has unwound at the bottom of the high E string at some point. Sadly my local music shop doesn't sell them but they perform really well. No windings round the tailpiece means they look quite dapper, too.
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so many bell-ends...
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Fran
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:56 am Post subject: |
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Hot, Blue and Righteous
Probably the best string description ever.
The packaging is cool as fuck too.
When I put them on one of the guitars I'll report b back on what they are like.
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Noirie.
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Times are changing. Rip Manland.
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George
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Fran, don't leave us hanging on this. I'm considering trying 7s or 8s now. |
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Doog
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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| enjoi yr pansy tone, LAIDIES |
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Fran
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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I'll have the last laugh when I've got the RIGHTEOUS TONE!
Sorry George, I'm off work tomorrow so I think I'll drop them on the Tele if I get chance.
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| George wrote: |
The only reliable 9 or 10 sets to work on my Bratomaster's Jazzmaster trem are Fender Bullets. Every other brand I've tried has unwound at the bottom of the high E string at some point. Sadly my local music shop doesn't sell them but they perform really well. No windings round the tailpiece means they look quite dapper, too.
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been a fan of deez for years
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Fran
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So then, these 7's 
The best way I can explain the feel is in standard tuning, you feel like you've drop tuned. Quite low, like C#.
It's a bit bizarre, a fair difference to 8's.
Not played them plugged in yet but acoustically they are just as loud. String bending is effortless. Wide vibrato (think Hendrix) is easy to do as well.
I think if you play mostly lead or suffer with hand problems like arthritis or carpal tunnel, these could be a godsend.
They're certainly fun but I've got a feeling open strings will go slightly sharp if you dig in with the pick. Same as 8's. Not ideal if you use open drone notes.
Also, I was a bit apprehensive tuning up that 7 string, it's like angel hair!
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Bacchus
Whatever's handiest
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Are there even strings on that guitar? I can't see them!
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Fran
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Tried it plugged in. Sounds damn good, but this Tele does anyway, and surprisingly the open strings don't go sharp.
But 8's do on the SG. Maybe it's as much down to scale/design as the strings?
The G, B and E are barely existent though, a bit too fine for me to be honest. I'm over bending notes and double checking if I'm actually fretting a string.
I'll keep them on for a while but I think 8's are my limit with fine gauge.
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Noirie.
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That a new Tele? What guitars you got anyway Fran?
I trashed mine last year but want a Thinline of some sort.
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Fran
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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That a new Tele? What guitars you got anyway Fran?
I trashed mine last year but want a Thinline of some sort. |
No it's the Telebastard. It ended up standard with a gold anod guard.
Still got the main bunch but hardly play most of them. Only really use the Teles and the Duo, besides recent purchases, the Sheraton and SG.
I'm settled on the Tele to be honest but they can't do everything. I missed humbuckers, I like to play along to some classic rock stuff.
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theshadowofseattle
THE TAMPA BAY HERO
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Location: Skrampa, FL
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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every string's bigger in texas
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kingkiller
He is our only hope!
Joined: 02 Jun 2017
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Location: Dumbtown, Florida
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| I fight with my guitars, and mostly play in Drop C so I play Power Slinkies and Beefy Slinkies depending on what mood I'm in that month. |
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George
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 11:50 am Post subject: |
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| Sounds fun, Fran. Not sure I could go that loose though! Might string a Strat up with 8s, though. |
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singlepup
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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I was a GHS user for years, but now find myself using D'addario 10 gauge with the wound 3rd.
I also tried the Flatwounds briefly, but wasn't my thing. |
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