hippomofatumas
First Lieutenant   Posts: 22 Registered: 8/3/2004 Status: Offline
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posted on 8/3/2004 at 14:19 |
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 ____________________
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tattoo
Captain  Posts: 286 Registered: 7/31/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 8/3/2004 at 14:40, Reply 1 |
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 ____________________
Get the name to sell first then the trend makes millions.
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Telefreak
Moderator   Posts: 468 Registered: 1/12/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 8/3/2004 at 19:16, Reply 2 |
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 ____________________
Technology, not technique
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chrisC
Captain  Posts: 150 Registered: 7/29/2004 Status: Offline |
 posted on 8/3/2004 at 19:50, Reply 3 |
| Dean Markley Blue Steels are my personal favorites. they have great long
lasting tone. ____________________
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brian
Moderator  Posts: 1075 Registered: 12/22/2003 Status: Offline |
posted on 8/4/2004 at 14:31, Reply 4 |
DR Pure Blues 10's work for me.
I also like Ernie Ball, D' Addario strings
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Spidercents
Moderator Posts: 1019 Registered: 7/29/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 8/5/2004 at 00:04, Reply 5 |
| 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 ____________________
Treat people the way you would want to be treated.
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hippomofatumas
First Lieutenant Posts: 22 Registered: 8/3/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 8/5/2004 at 08:54, Reply 6 |
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.
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Spidercents
Moderator Posts: 1019 Registered: 7/29/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 8/5/2004 at 11:28, Reply 7 |
| 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. ____________________
Treat people the way you would want to be treated.
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Telefreak
Moderator Posts: 468 Registered: 1/12/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 8/5/2004 at 19:27, Reply 8 |
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: ____________________
Technology, not technique
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telejr
First Lieutenant Posts: 2 Registered: 8/5/2004 Status: Offline |
 posted on 8/5/2004 at 23:50, Reply 9 |
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.
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