Members draelyc Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 There, I said it. I've been messin' around with bigger strings off and on for a while now, but I keep coming back to these. You get the thicker, more substantial feel of 10s on the bass side, and the incredibly easy playability of 9s on the treble side. And I don't care whatcha say, there's no appreciable difference in tone on the treble side between 9-11-16s and 10-13-17s. I've gone back & forth enough to know. It's really a difference of feel. So there, hcaf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I use and like this gauge, and play lead guitar in E standard quite often. So, I'd be obliged to agree with you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 Dammit. dont make me try new string gauges!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnorkelMonkey Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 Depends on the scale length and your playing style. What guitar are you rocking with that string set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lolque? Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 Depends on the scale length and your playing style. What guitar are you rocking with that string set? This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I use a 10-52 set on my Hamers and that has been the perfect set for me. Also in E Standard. I wouldn't mind trying the 9-46 but I think it'd be a little too light on the top strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Das Booty Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 There, I said it. I've been messin' around with bigger strings off and on for a while now, but I keep coming back to these. You get the thicker, more substantial feel of 10s on the bass side, and the incredibly easy playability of 9s on the treble side. And I don't care whatcha say, there's no appreciable difference in tone on the treble side between 9-11-16s and 10-13-17s. I've gone back & forth enough to know. It's really a difference of feel. So there, hcaf! Depends on the guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ju5t1n20 Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I like my 10-48 on my tele and strats. I played 11's on my esp. I didn't realize how much difference the 11's played on my strat. Had to go to 10's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Californian1988 Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 There, I said it. I've been messin' around with bigger strings off and on for a while now, but I keep coming back to these. You get the thicker, more substantial feel of 10s on the bass side, and the incredibly easy playability of 9s on the treble side. And I don't care whatcha say, there's no appreciable difference in tone on the treble side between 9-11-16s and 10-13-17s. I've gone back & forth enough to know. It's really a difference of feel. So there, hcaf! +1 I've stuck with that gauge for yeeeears now. BTW, does anyone under 35 still tune to a standard "E" tuning....or is it reserved for us dinosours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnorkelMonkey Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I like my 10-48 on my tele and strats. I played 11's on my esp. I didn't realize how much difference the 11's played on my strat. Had to go to 10's. This for me. On Gibby's and Gretsch's I use 11's and on Fender's I use 10's. The Gibson/Gretsch shorter scale makes 10's feel like rubber bands as I'm so used to 10's on tele's/strat's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 BTW, does anyone under 35 still tune to a standard "E" tuning....or is it reserved for us dinosours? I'd be considered young by most on here. 99.9% of what I play is in E standard. No tuning to drop z for me. I've also been using 10s for a long time, I may try out some 9-46s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ju5t1n20 Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I play most my music in E standard. I drop d on occasions, and I have a guitar set up Drop d - E flat tuned. Of course I am not a brootz player either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members magentaplacenta Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I prefer 10s myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members draelyc Posted March 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 Since the question came up, my main axe is a Hamer Mirage Koa, 25.5" scale; second guit is a Hamer Studio, 24.75" scale. I use the same gauges on both -- I just don't feel that much difference between scale lengths -- but I use nickel plated on the Studio and pure nickel on the Mirage. I've tried 10-46, 10-50, and 10-52s over the years. With regular 10s, there's not enough difference in feel between the treble & bass strings, and with the others, the sound good, but (for me) there's such a huge difference in feel when soloing -- the 9-46s sound just as good but are SO much easier to finesse ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I think I will keep throwing bends out of tune and stuff with 9-46 because.... see... finesse is not one of my qualities as a player ( or as a boyfriend but that's a different thread altogether) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members N.O'Bier Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I use a 10-52 set on my Hamers and that has been the perfect set for me. Also in E Standard. I wouldn't mind trying the 9-46 but I think it'd be a little too light on the top strings. I use this gauge as well. Love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 {censored} lead, play rhythm and throw some 11s on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AizenX Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 Depends on both the guitar and the person. Light or heavy strings can be coaxed for great tones with the right equipment and attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DEADBYDAWN Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I use 9-42's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalhobo Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 What scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DEADBYDAWN Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 What scale? If you are askin me I dunno...... it has 24 frets though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalhobo Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 If you are askin me I dunno...... it has 24 frets though. Sorry, directed at OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members draelyc Posted March 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 Since the question came up, my main axe is a Hamer Mirage Koa, 25.5" scale; second guit is a Hamer Studio, 24.75" scale. I use the same gauges on both -- I just don't feel that much difference between scale lengths -- but I use nickel plated on the Studio and pure nickel on the Mirage. I've tried 10-46, 10-50, and 10-52s over the years. With regular 10s, there's not enough difference in feel between the treble & bass strings, and with the others, the sound good, but (for me) there's such a huge difference in feel when soloing -- the 9-46s sound just as good but are SO much easier to finesse ... Err ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members draelyc Posted March 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 I think I will keep throwing bends out of tune and stuff with 9-46 because.... see... finesse is not one of my qualities as a player ( or as a boyfriend but that's a different thread altogether) Lol, Billy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalhobo Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 Err ya go. Do I look like the kind of guy who reads threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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