Members fabeon Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Is there a consensus on a brand of strings that seems to be stiffer than the rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrendanO Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I've heard SIT strings are stiffer than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbdmlog Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I'm the stiffest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tmdguitar Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 EB Cockwound 15-69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missingastring Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 What gauges do you play? Tension is relative to gauge more than construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missingastring Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Here's an interesting guide to string tension, with real honest to God math. This uses D'Addarios for its numbers, but its an accurate representation of the concept: http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/the-sevenstring-org-workbench/9986-mind-riots-guide-to-daddario-string-tension.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarstar81 Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 gauge being equal, I find the DR Tite-Fit strings to be a bit stiffer than the others I've tried. They're the only strings I don't really like to use for that reason. Might have something to do with the "compression winding" thing they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missingastring Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I like Tite-Fits actually. But I don't notice that much of a difference between those and EB's for that matter, and I'm pretty sure Ernie Ball's are the "loosest". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarstar81 Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I like Tite-Fits actually. But I don't notice that much of a difference between those and EB's for that matter, and I'm pretty sure Ernie Ball's are the "loosest". yeah, I wouldn't say the difference is major. It's just something I've noticed with consistency on my guitars I've used the DR's on. Honestly, I think the differences between string manufacturers is more placebo effect anyway. I used to be a huge fan of specific brands, I liked EB, then Dean Markley, then Everly. I realized after time that they all sounded pretty much the same, assuming construction type (like Pure Nickel, Nickel Steel, Stainless Steel, etc...) and gauge is the same. Now I buy whatever Nickel Steel string is cheapest, usually Dean Markley Signature Series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detonator Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Steel strings feel a bit tighter to me, but they'll chew up your frets a lot quicker, and don't sound as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fabeon Posted October 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 What gauges do you play? Tension is relative to gauge more than construction. Well, for my SG I think its at 52-10 right now. If gauge was equal, which brand has more tension? I've heard people say that D'Addario is known for this but I'm interested in hearing the consensus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missingastring Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Aaah... yeah, that's what I have on my LTD EC in standard right now-- EB Skinny Top Heavy Bottoms. Need heavier gauge on the high strings, though. Could do with 11's, maybe 12's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vyke Odin Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Dean Markley Blue Steels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fabeon Posted October 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I think I have the EB STHB as well I'm thinking of going for the D'Addario 54-12's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missingastring Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Good choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vyke Odin Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I think I have the EB STHB as well I'm thinking of going for the D'Addario 54-12's great set of strings until you get to the what is it? 24p? I could be off, but there is a string in their that is just way too out of line, too thick that is. Forgive me if I am confusing these with the Ernie Bizzies Not even slinkies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mustaine-who? Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 D'addario... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pizza Combo Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 elixir felt pretty stiff to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jlb32 Posted October 12, 2009 Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 I've heard SIT strings are stiffer than most. Those have got to be the worst strings I have ever played with though. I can't believe ESP puts them on their guitars from the factory but I guess if SIT pays them ESP will use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 11justin22 Posted October 12, 2009 Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 maybe i got lost or something but why would u want to have a tight set of strings. seems to me everything could be done better with less tension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted October 12, 2009 Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 maybe i got lost or something but why would u want to have a tight set of strings. seems to me everything could be done better with less tension. Depends on playing technique, tuning and a thousand other factors. I prefer stiff strings and high gauges, I use these now in Eb: But I've been toying with the idea of taking a 7 string set and stringing it up in Eb and just not using the high E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fabeon Posted October 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 maybe i got lost or something but why would u want to have a tight set of strings. seems to me everything could be done better with less tension. For the sake of drop tuning on a shorter scaled guitar. I LOVE my SG, the only issue I have is the lack of tension in strings when I drop tune. I'm afraid to go for the 56+ gauges because I have a fear they won't be bright enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fabeon Posted October 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 Continuing on that thought.. Are there any fairly bright strings that have a 56 in them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted October 12, 2009 Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 Continuing on that thought.. Are there any fairly bright strings that have a 56 in them? Nickel strings tend to be pretty bright, you could also swap out the caps/pots in the guitar for a brighter tone as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members olgluefoot Posted October 12, 2009 Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 13's flatwounds. None more stiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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