Members KjStrat62 Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 On my strat. What a mistake. Can't get to the music store fast enough tomm. to get some DR 11's. My advice don't go to 9's after 11's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zlandicar Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 Mine go to 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members (((echo))) Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 why would you have even bothered?! might as well just shove your nuts back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KjStrat62 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 why would you have even bothered?! Needed a string change. Had some 9's laying around.Just temp till monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dysorexia Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I have 10s on my strats, 11s/12s on my other guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members murch33 Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 9's on 25" scale tuned to standard E, 10's on 25" scale tuned to drop D, thick ass strings on 25" scale tuned way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 same thing with action. don't even lower it, you're just gonna raise it back up again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Agreed Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I just switched from 9's to 11-54s on my Strat and, after being horrified at how high the action has to be to stop buzzing (I pick somewhat aggressively when accenting notes) and realizing that full setup was in order, I eventually decided they're awesome. The sound is thicker and more defined, and I feel like I'm really earning every note. It helps my playing dynamics considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ryan_adelphi Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I went from 11's to 10's a few months ago. Feels way better IMO, higher action, easier more fluid bends, blooming left and right. Sounds good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 A good .10-.52 set is perfect for me, if I go up to .11s my hands start to cramp after awhile - I tend to bend more than one string at a time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kanamvar32 Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I think 10s are perfect for my strat. I dont really care for 9s any longer. I haven't played 11s on a strat so i cant say much about those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members troubbble Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I have 11's on my main guitar and 10's on the one that sits in its case. Whenever I decide to break it out I'm able to do the most terrifying bends ever I need 11's if I want to sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members comfortablynumb Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 The sound is thicker and more defined, and I feel like I'm really earning every note. It helps my playing dynamics considerably. That's exactly what going to .11s did for me. I didn't think it would make such a huge difference. I feel like I'm really playing every note. I doubt I'll ever go back to .10s. I still have them on my Tele (backup), though. I have to admit, it is kind of nice to not have it fight back so much when I go to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freeridstylee Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I had to go to 10s from 11s on my main axe, sg, action gets too high with 11s. I'll probably get around to getting it set up with 11s one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Agreed Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 That's exactly what going to .11s did for me. I didn't think it would make such a huge difference. I feel like I'm really playing every note. I doubt I'll ever go back to .10s. I still have them on my Tele (backup), though. I have to admit, it is kind of nice to not have it fight back so much when I go to it. I may eventually go for some skinny top/heavy bottom style strings, primarily to cut down on the inductance on the G (seriously, this thing is huge, I've seen smaller wound strings ). I hate setting my guitar up every time I change strings, though, so if I can get away with not having to do it I might. Floating a vintage-style Strat bridge is nearly as bad as a Floyd for getting relative tuning equilibrium, especially when you swap out the bridge saddles AND the nut while moving to a higher gauge stringset!I thought this would make quick alternate picking runs more difficult given the increased resistance to picking, but it hasn't - it's actually made it easier, and I can't adequately explain why. Just hand mojo, or whatever you want to call it. I use a 3mm Big Stubby pick, and always have (though I sometimes drop down to a 1mm brass pick or a .75mm aluminum one). However, I've noticed that Picks-By-The-Pound brand "Tour-Pix" in 1.10mm feel really good with this setup, too, and they're just low-cost no-names. I'm still looking for the perfect pick, but all told the Big Stubby remains my favorite because it just feels right in my hand regardless of string gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members comfortablynumb Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I may eventually go for some skinny top/heavy bottom style strings, primarily to cut down on the inductance on the G (seriously, this thing is huge, I've seen smaller wound strings ). I hate setting my guitar up every time I change strings, though, so if I can get away with not having to do it I might. Floating a vintage-style Strat bridge is nearly as bad as a Floyd for getting relative tuning equilibrium, especially when you swap out the bridge saddles AND the nut while moving to a higher gauge stringset! I thought this would make quick alternate picking runs more difficult given the increased resistance to picking, but it hasn't - it's actually made it easier, and I can't adequately explain why. Just hand mojo, or whatever you want to call it. I use a 3mm Big Stubby pick, and always have (though I sometimes drop down to a 1mm brass pick or a .75mm aluminum one). However, I've noticed that Picks-By-The-Pound brand "Tour-Pix" in 1.10mm feel really good with this setup, too, and they're just low-cost no-names. I'm still looking for the perfect pick, but all told the Big Stubby remains my favorite because it just feels right in my hand regardless of string gauge. I've found that it has slowed me down a little bit, but not in a bad way. I can still play what I need to. I can force the rest. For picks I use Dunlop Nylons.. .88s. They're the perfect pick for me. They stay in my hand, and they don't wear out easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KjStrat62 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 Got some DR 11-50/ Gonna slap em on after chow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITEFLY182 Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I wish there was a hybrid 10-50 set from DR. The 11-50s are too heavy on the high end but just about right for the low end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kishjor Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 after using 10s and 11s i went down to 8s. it wasn't bad. bending was fun. and it didn't make much noise with low action. i really like thin ead strings and thick gbe strings. good tone, easy bending. tried flatwounds too. sounded like a bass tuned too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yankeeboy Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 11's on electric, 13's on acoustics. Been that way for several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members magichours Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I can't stand 11s, hurts me fingers! 9s sound too thin to me. 10s are where it's at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Diabolus_in_Musica Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 ever try GHS Boomers GB10 1/2 Electric Guitar Strings? Part 10, part 11 gauge.http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/GHS-Boomers-GB10-12-Electric-Guitar-Strings?sku=100515 They feel pretty good on my jazzmaster clone right now but still have an .011 on the the high e string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beardcom Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 im into 12s. its made my fingers way stronger, therefore making me better. plus i play in drop C 99% of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lyyky Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I've been everywhere, man, I've been everywhere. From 9s to 13s on Fender Teles and strats, to hybrid sets on LP necks that feel like baseball bats. The plains are too heavy, the wounds are too light Hybrids are close but D and A are too tight but my custom set is only 3 bucks apiece from Juststrings.com if you order 12 and it feels {censored}in right. I have no idea why I'm writing lame poetry, but I feel pretty good about my recent change and I just had too much coffee to still be in my pajamas. Anyway, if you're like me and you have been bouncing around between gauges for years, of if you're dissatisfied at all with what you use, ESPECIALLY if you like bending the unwound strings and pounding the wound strings, try these: .009 .013 .017 .026 .038 .054 Bending one step on each of these strings feels EXACTLY the same, and the low E and A strings don't buzz even with low action. I've got them on a long scale and a short scale guitar, and they are equally adept at both. I am able to have the 6th string 3/32" above the 12th fret, and the first string 1/16" above the 12th fret, with no buzzing unless I dig in DEEP with my pick. Notice that the 1st string is from a 9 set, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th are from a 10 set, the 5th is from an 11 set, and the 6th is from a 12 set. This is the best feeling and sounding set I've ever used. I want to spread the gospel, so I'll be glad to send out a set for anyone who's interested (I just bought 12 sets - that's the only way to get them cheap) for $4 shipped. I'm not trying to make money, I just think this is awesome and I want people to try it out. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alanfc Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 after alot of changes I've settled on .011's . I like them for bending better..its actually easier for me since there's more mass to push... no string slipping under my finger. And great for tuning stability too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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