Members Faber Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I've been a D'addario user most all my playing life, like the sounds of the XLs. However, lately the strings have been of an appaling quality. I've had the ball ends unwind themselves on at least one string in each of the last 6-7 sets I've used. So I'm looking for a more reliable brand, that basically sound the same as the XLs Any info you can give me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hondro Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I just bought some DR's I havent tried them yet I've used Elixers I dont notice a worse sound quality from the coated strings, but its been a few months since I tried them last Ernie Balls are always a great cheap alternative, I'll usually keep spare singles of these in my case I like to change my strings at least once a month so I dont care if they're supposed to "last longer" (Elixer), I just like the crisp sound of fresh strings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dinrodef Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I freakin hate daddarios... they break constantly plus I don't like the tone Can't really help ya much cuz everybody is different when it comes to strings... IF you've never done it before... Go to a music store and buy 10 different packs of strings and put them on the same guitar over a 1 or 2 day period You'll find drastic changes in your sound between string sets... Once you find a set you like then experiment with string guages For me... I like Dean Markley nickel steel electric on my humbucker LP type guitars.. I use 10-46s tuned to standard....11-52s tuned half a step down... and Ernie Ball "not even slinky" for drop D and lower tunings Experiment!!!! There are a lot of guys who will change their pickups, or speakers looking for a sound... when all they really needed was a different set of strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WhiskeyBucket Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 Just ordered 6 sets of these things to go on my dropped tuning guitar. 14-56! 24$!!!!! if they don't sound like angels farting through my guitar I guess it's no big deal, I just want the buzz gone. http://cgi.ebay.com/ELECTRIC-14-56-GUITAR-STRINGS-SUPER-FAT-6-Ea_W0QQitemZ7343870231QQcategoryZ33040QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted February 3, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 Originally posted by dinrodef Can't really help ya much cuz everybody is different when it comes to strings... IF you've never done it before... Go to a music store and buy 10 different packs of strings and put them on the same guitar over a 1 or 2 day periodExperiment!!!! There are a lot of guys who will change their pickups, or speakers looking for a sound... when all they really needed was a different set of strings. Right you are!! I've mostly experimented with picks over the years, and the change that such a simple thing can bring is amazing. did the string comparison years ago. Probably 10 years (damned, I'm getting on). Probably should do it again. Found that I liked the sound of the XLs best, followed by the Vinci strings. Problem is, that the new Vincis doesn't sound like (i remember) they used to. I started out on Dean Markleys. Back then, I found D'addarios more reliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted February 3, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 Originally posted by WhiskeyBucket Just ordered 6 sets of these things to go on my dropped tuning guitar. 14-56! 24$!!!!! if they don't sound like angels farting through my guitar I guess it's no big deal, I just want the buzz gone. http://cgi.ebay.com/ELECTRIC-14-56-GUITAR-STRINGS-SUPER-FAT-6-Ea_W0QQitemZ7343870231QQcategoryZ33040QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 14-56?!?! How low do you tune? The highest I've ever gone in standard tuning was a set of 12s, during my SRV worship period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mad Finn Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'd recommend DR and Dean Markley. They sound great and last pretty long. I prefer Dean Markley myself, because i like their 11-52 set and they are cheaper where i buy my strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I am DR all the way. Have tried them all. DRs have a very long life, don't break easy, and sound great even after the break in period. I prefer the Tite-Fit and if out of those (as GC often is), the Hi-Beams are good as well, they are brighter though. So for a Strat, Tele, or Ric -- Hi-Beams sound great, for LPs or SGs, Tite Fit. Take that as single coil (Hi-Beam) vs humbucker (Tite-Fit). I recently tried several other brands again and realized that DR is still the best. I do like Ernie Ball Slinkys, but they tend to break really easy and don't last long -- but do they ever sound good! Ones I tried that didn't do it for me recently and this only for electric guitar, I do use these brands on my bass, acoustics and baritones with success: Blue Steel, Elixer, GHS, and Xavier (bought on a whim with a GFS order and they really suck ass). On my new SG Classic, it has the stock Gibson strings, which are fantastic as well. I am really liking them. I plan on buying another set at a little thicker gauge and trying those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WhiskeyBucket Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'll be using those for drop C and B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I use DRs for Drop C, no issues at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted February 3, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 Might give those DRs a spin, thanks. I'm all in standard tuning though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Markguitarbitz Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I am using gauges 10 - 60 at the moment for sheer power - they can take one hell of a bashing but the sustain is seriously comprimised past the 12th fret. Zakk wylde seems to be putting his name on everything at the moment! check em out at Zakk wylde signature series boomers anyone else used GHS Boomers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nail Bunny Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'm going to have to say Dean Markley Blue Steels. I really like the way they ring out, they simply sing. Don't lose tone for about 5+ weeks, in my experience. My second choice is GHS Boomers, all around good strings. I used to use D'addarios, but noticed the same slip in quality a couple years back that Faber mentioned. GHS are basically the same as far as sound, lifespan, durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crunchtime Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I heard some guys talking about Snake Oil strings. According to them, they are the best strings ever. I want to try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bmajor Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 You guys are hilarious.Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vibroluxman Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I use DR Pure Blues 11's on my archtop And GHS Eric Johnson Nickel Rockers 11's on my Strat. Love both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members String Fever Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I use Ernie Ball slinkies. I don't really care for GHS, had issues with them breaking more than the ernie Ball's. One brand I will say that ya need to avoid is SIT! Those are some cheap nasty strings and only last about 2 days, if you only strum lightly, and never ever use the trem to dive bomb. They come with an extra high e and b string, but there's a reason for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeBoy Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 These string threads are funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PhantomNoodler Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I've had allot of luck with the Elixer nano or poly. Tried those balck coated DRs a couple times but they seemed really stiff for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blazingblake Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I've tried several brands over the years mostly ernie balls, now I used DR's they last a long time don't break easy and sound pretty good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I just started using Thomastik-Infeld super alloys and I think they are great. If you heard my music you would know that extreme dive-bombs and pull-ups are very special to my heart and these strings have held up very well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaXu Posted February 3, 2006 Members Share Posted February 3, 2006 I can't really tell much of a difference between D'Addarios and DRs. Have had no problems with D'Addario but with DR I've had a few A-strings that simply won't intonate no matter what. Others have experienced the same issue. I don't have string breaking issues, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman1956 Posted February 7, 2006 Members Share Posted February 7, 2006 I recently changed to DR's. Love the feel and the tone. However, I've noticed the left top tip of my index finger feeling numb. Could this be due to the DR's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tonemeister87 Posted February 7, 2006 Members Share Posted February 7, 2006 GHS BOOMERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarkid∞ Posted February 7, 2006 Members Share Posted February 7, 2006 i always use ernie balls! great strings!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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