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NickS .


Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 10272 Location: Nr. Basinggrad, UK
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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Bacchus wrote: |
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 .


Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3297 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 .


Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20945 Location: UK
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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 The Oppressor

Joined: 01 Mar 2009 Posts: 7699 Location: glasgow
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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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I don't want to live in a world where Fran doesn't play guitar. |
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Fakir Mustache .


Joined: 25 Sep 2013 Posts: 4089
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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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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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so many bell-ends... |
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Fran The Curmudgeon

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 21999 Location: Nottingham, Englandshire.
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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. YOUTH

Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 5138
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Times are changing. Rip Manland. _________________
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COME ON AND SLAM, AND WELCOME TO THE JAM |
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George .


Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20945 Location: UK
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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 mid-century modem

Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 20996 Location: London
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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 The Curmudgeon

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 21999 Location: Nottingham, Englandshire.
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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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dots BADmin

Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 1015896 Location: on the move
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Fakir Mustache wrote: |
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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so many bell-ends... |
been a fan of deez for years _________________ Check out Runway Runaway by Saturday's Child |
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Fran The Curmudgeon

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 21999 Location: Nottingham, Englandshire.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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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

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 20429 Location: wandering
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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Are there even strings on that guitar? I can't see them! _________________
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Fran The Curmudgeon

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 21999 Location: Nottingham, Englandshire.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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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. YOUTH

Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 5138
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:33 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. _________________
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Fran The Curmudgeon

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 21999 Location: Nottingham, Englandshire.
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Noirie. wrote: |
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

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 62579 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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Classic Shad Deluxe. |
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kingkiller He is our only hope!
Joined: 02 Jun 2017 Posts: 1328 Location: Dumbtown, Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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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 .


Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20945 Location: UK
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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 .


Joined: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 4150 Location: San Diego
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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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