Electric Guitars

[michael5853]

I have a couple Tele's and have been using DR Strings, Tite-Fit LT-9 Lite-n-Tite Nickel Plated, which are good for me but I recently purchased a Tele with a 3-barrel string-thru-body bridge. Intonation is ok but I was wondering if there might be a brand of strings that might be better.  Thanks in advance for the feedback.

Mike

[BydoEmpire]

It really depends what you want - tone-, feel- and lifespan-wise.  What are you looking for?  Brighter tone?  Smoother tone?  Longer life?  Slinkier feel?

Personally, I use Elixer Nanowebs on all my electrics, although they're not great for slide.  I did put a set of Cobalts on my Les Paul a month ago and I liked them a lot, too.  Not enough to swtich, but they were cool and worth of the hype, imho.   I never really prefered specific brands for specific guitars, though I could see some folks doing that.

[Help!I'maRock!]

there's no such thing as "best strings for a type of guitar". if you like DRs, play DR. if you want to try another brand, try another brand. it's all subjective. 

[gardo]

If the strings are okay for you why change?

What is it you are looking for? Brighter ? More Vintage? More twang? Smoother?

Everyone has a favorite that helps them achive "their sound" .

What is your sound / style of musc ?

[Mad Tele]

if youre looking for improved intonation try 10-52s (light top/bottom heavy) a lot of tele people use this, IIRC Waylon and Don Rich.  I dont like them because I feel you lose some twang on the lower  strings. I use 9-42 EB 

if that doesnt help get some intonated saddles. I like CJ Tooling as they are only $25 and dont look all goofy.

[michael5853]

Thanks for the responses.  I usually play 60's music and like a vintage, brighter tone.  I guess my main concern is intonation with the barrel bridge.   Thanks again.

[DaleH]

Vintage tone ..I use D'Addario XL Pure Nickel 10s.  Vintage guitars used much heavier strings but those are as close as I will get with moderen strings.

[Presc]

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Help!I'maRock! wrote:

there's no such thing as "best strings for a type of guitar". if you like DRs, play DR. if you want to try another brand, try another brand. it's all subjective. 

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I would agree with you that strings are subjective, but I've found that certain brands are a better fit with some of my guitars instead of others.  I've been using Curt Mangans on my Tele and really like them, but on my 335 they come across as a bit dull and I'm going back to D'Addarios, which I find a bit brighter.  To each his own though.

[Grantus]

The best strings for a Telecaster are the ones that sound and feel best to you.