Members Moltisanti Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 I've always played with 09.s on all my guitars, which have all had had 25.5 inch necks, but since getting my Les Paul Goldtop earler in the year I'm starting to think 10.s would sound better. It doesn't sound bad, just a little flappy at times if that makes sense. Is there anything to gain with 10.s on my Les ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Destructobot Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 Strap on some 12's, sissyneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Less Paul Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 Don't ask, just do. Then decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eye_Of_The_Liger Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 Is there anything to gain with 10.s on my Les ? Yes. Do it. Won't take you long to get used to it either. Eventually you can even go one better and get 11's, but I wouldn't go much higher than that unless you plan on playing down-tuned stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Urinate Forever Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 i think I want some half and halfs, personally. Half are the gauge of an eleven set, and the treble strings are the gauge of a ten set. maybe you should start out that way too, but with 10 and 9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seifukusha Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 yes, thicker strings on a paul sound so right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoshuaLogan Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 lol dude that's like playing 8's on a 25.5 scale guitar.... that is terribly loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tone Deaf Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 I'm sorry sir, but I'm going to have to confiscate your goldtop unless you strap on a set of 10s immediately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 I use 11s on my LP. Do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zer0beaT Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 You should definately try 10 gauge, what's to lose, $5? The worst thing that can happen is you don't like the way they feel for a few days, and maybe you make the mistake of going back to 9's only to realize the 10's sounded alot better and go back to those. Then after that you can start wondering about 11's, and yes, they sound better than 10's. 11's are the answer. They sound better, bigger and bolder, they're harder to bend but that's probably a good thing and they'll make your fingers much stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members j_dernoncourt Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 stick to 7's bro. then make your action really really low so that when you strum you can pretty much only hear the strings flopping against the pickguard. that way you can shred better. just trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Janglin_Jack Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 Yes. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 9's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 Go 10s at least. I liked 11s on my Greco LP but 11s sounded wrong on my 355s. I can't play anything with 9s on. I tried a Jaguar a couple of months back with 9s on. Hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seth Carmody Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 I went from 12s to 10s - love the feel and the ease of play but the B and E especially sound tinny and thin compared to the full rich bodied bloom of 12s. I miss 12s, but my hands are too feeble for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6StrngStrangler Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 put on .12, they sound better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willyemerald Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 ask yourself, what would zak wilde do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moltisanti Posted September 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 ok ok! I'll put some 10s on it tomorrow! I feel like a bit of a homo now... as for the hybrid sets i know you can get 10 - 52, i'm pretty sure that's what Dave Mustaine uses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldCrankyDouche Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 Get some of the Wylde .11-.70's. WTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoshuaLogan Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 10-52 is perfect for drop d on my friend's SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 I've always played with 09.s on all my guitars, which have all had had 25.5 inch necks, but since getting my Les Paul Goldtop earler in the year I'm starting to think 10.s would sound better.It doesn't sound bad, just a little flappy at times if that makes sense.Is there anything to gain with 10.s on my Les ? I do hybrids - 10's on top and 9's on bottom for SPEED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ninjaaron Posted September 9, 2007 Members Share Posted September 9, 2007 Then after that you can start wondering about 11's, and yes, they sound better than 10's. 11's are the answer. They sound better, bigger and bolder, they're harder to bend but that's probably a good thing and they'll make your fingers much stronger. I used elevens for a year and went back to tens because I preferred the tone. elevens are beefier, but tens are more articulate, I do believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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