hi all. i currently but super slinkies on my dinky squier, dont worry i have plans to change, but are those the best? im into rock, classic rock, metal, newish stuff, but sometimes i stray into funk cause of my boss pw-10 vwah its the best wah by the by get it! so anyone got any reccomendations as to what i should put on my guitar? thanks

hippomofatumas

I like using pure nickel for the classic stuff and blues. The pure nickel has a smoother tone. I go with the nickel wound for a brighter sound for rock,metal. I like Ernie Ball strings, Fender and sometimes use DR Strings.

I use 10 guage strings

It's all a matter of opinion, try them all and decide which ones you like best.
Tattoo seems to know what he's talking about when it comes to guitars, but my oppinion on strings differs.
I hate Fender strings, all I've had with them is fret buzz, annoying rattles and premature breakage, I prefer Ernie balls, but that's just me.
Everyone is different, and nobody can tell you what you like

Dean Markley Blue Steels are my personal favorites. they have great long lasting tone.

DR Pure Blues 10's work for me.

I also like Ernie Ball, D' Addario strings

Ive bought so many sets of strings I would have to say price is my motivation.I dont want to pay alot.The expensive strings always snaped or broke easier and more often.Maybe because they sit on the shelves for longer.Do strings go bad before their opened?I think they do.I have no proof and never read for an expiry date.Do strings have an expiry date.Someone answer this so I can forget about it and move on.Thanks

i guess theyd expire if theyre in a real humid environment, but i dont know of too many outdoor guitar string sales stands. hehe. i think i am going to stay mainly with ernie balls and just play about a bit with the gauges, but not too high cause then u enter the terrible LAND WHERE YOU HAVE TO ADJUST YOUR TRUSS ROD! ahhh. i wanna try elixers too they look good. soon ill be gettin an acoustic whats the best overall string for an acoustic? any advice on banjo, mandolin, and ukelele strings as well? thanks a bunch.

I use GHS for my acoustic because their cheap and sound pretty good for the price.There are better strings however they cost to much and are only a little bit better for a lot more dosh.

I use Martin extra lights on my acoustic.
I need then light because I do alot of bends, I guess I play my acoustic like an electric :giggly:

I'll tell you what - Darco's are about the worst strings ever - bar none ! !

Martin's used to stink, but now they're really great on accoustics.
For my electricts, I like Markley or D'Adarios.

How about those Elixer's? I just put them on my old Gibson accoustic and they seem pretty darn good. THey've been on since late June and are still fresh sounding. THe price is pretty salty though they seem worth it.

Elixer's are cool just too expensive. Besides I like changing strings. Sick uhhh.

this is kinda funny. someone wants to know whats the difference between strings, and then everyone (including me) tells him what kind of strings they use without answering his question. so i will try and answer for him. there really isnt much of a difference between strings. the more expensive ones usually sound better and last longer but depending on how you feel might not be worth the extra price. ernie balls are good strings. there not expensive but they still sound good. if your happy with them theres no need to change. but i do recomend that you try a few types of strings before you permanetly stick with one choice.

ChrisC is ranting about nothing again.People havent used every string so most of us dont know the difference between every string.All we can do is tell him about what we like and then let him decide for him or herself.

It's pretty simple.

In most cases unless your prefer otherwise

Nickel Wound = Rock,Metal.... (Bright Sound, In your face )
Pure Nickel Wound = Classic Rock,Blues,Jazz Rock... (Less bright,Creamy)
Flat Wound = Blues,Jazz etc.... ( Dark Mellow Sound)

There's strings that come in chrome,stainless steel,gold plated and more.
There on the same lines as the Nickel Wound Bright Sound.

I didn't cover all of them but this is the basics...

i never said i used every string. dont make yourself look stupid because you want to attempt to embarass me. its not working.

I love the tension

Shut up and play already :giggly:

I never said that you did ChrisC.That was my statement that not everyone tried every string.Your so angry.Why are you so angry.

it all started when i was 7....

I want an apology for the lay off the drugs crack.I was a new member to this forum and you discarded my opinion in haste.If you disagree than thats ok we agree to disagree.However you hit below the belt with that comment.Thats where I coming from on this issue.Thanks

well actually i did appoligize youd have to check your private messages. ive always wanted to use one of those.

I also apologize for any comments I may have made before the date of this message.(check date just in case)All is forgotten.

"Its in the vault"..."Its a vault!"

All I ask is to treat any new members with respect regardless of their opinion.They deserve that much anyway.Again I'm sorry for anything I might of wrote.It shows alot of integrity and intellect on your part to apologize.Thanks

I'm glad you guys finally made up. Man I thought I had to get the boxing gloves :giggly:

Turn your computer off and jam some that's what's it's all about.

Other than that nice to have you guys around.

Thanks guitar 101.I enjoyed your comments along the way.The I love the tension and shut up and play already comment made me laugh out loud.Great comments.

thanks a lot guys ill try some new strings some time. and ill try to post less controversial questions/topics in the future! just kiddin online fights are very amusing, u guys are awesome.

Welcome to the forum hippo.I buy the cheapest strings possiable.

I bought two sets of Dean Markley Yngwie’s Magic 8815, resulting in guitar with five DM strings and 1 GHS Boomer spare.

I turned to this particular set because the intriguing set of gauges. They seemed to answer my yearnings and rid me of buying single strings in order to build me a set.

Upon installation of the first DM 8815 set, the so called “Yngwie's projectile end” of the fourth string came clean off when I was just beginning to tighten the string up – it was way below the Db I normally tune to. It broke so easily it almost just fell off. Swearing, I turned to the second set I was unfortunate enough to have purchased, took out the fourth string, installed it, started tightening, and lo – same thing. Aghast, I kept installing the rest of the set and just guess what took place with the first string? Exactly the same. Thus I was forced to take the first string out of the second set as well and left waiting for Monday to get me a spare 4th. So much for recording guitar tracks that day.

Yes, of course I have complained to Banzai Musical Products in Germany, where I ordered my strings from, and Dean Markley in U.S.A. Logically, they owe me six or more sets of these strings, since two sets obviously can’t produce six strings for my guitar. I requested both of them for details as to how will I get compensation, but I seriously doubt they will get back to me since it has already been pending for quite some time. Unfortunately, such arrogant, ignorant and irresponsible customer service seems to be of standard these days, doesn’t it?

What makes it so enormously frustrating is the fact that the feel and the sound of these strings are probably the best I’ve ever had – they really make my Fender Stratocaster sing.

I know it’s only two sets of strings, but I should imagine each and every guitarist wishes to buy strings knowing they won’t let you down straight out of the package, were it one set, two sets or 100 sets. 25 years of guitar and never have I encountered such low standard of quality control and craftsmanship. Two faulty sets in a row. I am never going to make the mistake of buying anything Dean Markley again, lest they come forward with acceptable explanation and adequate compensation. I have to admit that I had slightly high hopes for Dean Markley what comes to quality, but here we are. Rubbish.

Similar experience? Let’s boycott.

-Juha-