I had several go and stopped using D'Addarios, went back to Rotosound Pink.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.
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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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so many bell-ends...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 yearsFakir Mustache wrote:so many bell-ends...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 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!
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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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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No it's the Telebastard. It ended up standard with a gold anod guard.Noirie. wrote:That a new Tele? What guitars you got anyway Fran?
I trashed mine last year but want a Thinline of some sort.
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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