Members Thorhead Posted December 25, 2010 Members Share Posted December 25, 2010 Ok I am mainly a keys player (though sometimes also pick a guitar). Anyway I want to buy some guitar related gift to my friend, who is professional guitarist. I was thinking STRINGS would make for a better gift than a lame pick that won't kill my valet. He uses Musicman guitar (mostly) and basically plays as a one man band in bars, mainly light rock/poppish classics, with not too much drive. I have no idea what if he prefers thick or thin strings. Anyway perhaps you can help me get the best strings possible lol. I Also accept better gift ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted December 25, 2010 Members Share Posted December 25, 2010 You need to know what gauge he uses. 9's or 10's are the most common. (9's is shorthand for 0.009 - 0.042, 10's is shorthand for 0.010 - 0.046). The just get a popular brand, like D'Addario, Ernie Ball, GHS. If I didn't know, I'd buy some 9's and save the receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted December 25, 2010 Members Share Posted December 25, 2010 If you can't ask, go with 10's. But try to ask first what he prefers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thorhead Posted December 25, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 25, 2010 so 1 says 9 1 10? Hmm I wonder if strings are that good of a present after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thorhead Posted December 26, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 26, 2010 BUUUUMPPPPP Which stringssss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimboJ Posted December 26, 2010 Members Share Posted December 26, 2010 There have been polls on here in the past that ask what string gauge people use. The most popular gauge always seems to be 10's, so that would probably be your best best. Give him the receipt in case they are not what he uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willyburger Posted December 26, 2010 Members Share Posted December 26, 2010 BUUUUMPPPPP Which stringssss. No way to tell without more info. Brand, size and type are all too variable to say which is 'best' since personal preference weighs a lot on all of these.You'd be better off to go with a gift card. If that's too impersonal, buy a single .009 string also and attach it to the card. Everybody can use a backup 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funeralopolis Posted December 26, 2010 Members Share Posted December 26, 2010 Buy him a tuner or a guitar support or something, that's always handy and you dont need to know any details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stricken Posted December 26, 2010 Members Share Posted December 26, 2010 Why not a gift card to Sam Ash or Guitar Center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thorhead Posted December 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 27, 2010 Why not a gift card to Sam Ash or Guitar Center? Cause I live in europe. No gift cards here and I don't even know where he shops usually =/. No way to tell without more info. Brand, size and type are all too variable to say which is 'best' since personal preference weighs a lot on all of these. Well he plays rock, I actually don't care that much if the brand is right as long as it is quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Runn3r Posted December 27, 2010 Members Share Posted December 27, 2010 .....gifts should not come wiv strings attached .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thorhead Posted January 1, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2011 Ok, he uses 090-046. (I think he said 66, but for sure it was 46?) Help me pick the fastest and brightest strings.budget = around 10 (euros). How are Ernie ball's Titanium strings? these: http://www.thomann.de/fi/ernie_ball_3122_hybrid.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thorhead Posted January 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2011 A other bump for this important thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thorhead Posted January 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2011 Come one, give me some adagio for strings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted January 2, 2011 Members Share Posted January 2, 2011 9-46 is a sort of hybrid set, but a pretty common set. Most 9s are 9-42s. The Titaniums seem like they'd be pretty expensive. I like Ernie Ball standards. 10-46. We each have our preferences. Some like to think that one brand lasts 50 times as long as another brand. Some like to think that one brand of nickle wounds are 50 times as bright as another brand. I used GFS for a couple years and got by just fine. I used D'Addarios for a few years and got by just fine. And I've used Ernie Balls for the last 10 years and got by just fine. I prefer Ernie Balls, but if D'Addarios are on sale, I buy them. They don't make me any better or worse of a guitarist and anyone that feels otherwise is experiencing a placebo effect. Get him three sets of Ernie Ball 9-46s and he'll be glad you bought him something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thorhead Posted January 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2011 9-46 is a sort of hybrid set, but a pretty common set. Most 9s are 9-42s. The Titaniums seem like they'd be pretty expensive. I like Ernie Ball standards. 10-46. We each have our preferences. Some like to think that one brand lasts 50 times as long as another brand. Some like to think that one brand of nickle wounds are 50 times as bright as another brand. I used GFS for a couple years and got by just fine. I used D'Addarios for a few years and got by just fine. And I've used Ernie Balls for the last 10 years and got by just fine. I prefer Ernie Balls, but if D'Addarios are on sale, I buy them. They don't make me any better or worse of a guitarist and anyone that feels otherwise is experiencing a placebo effect. Get him three sets of Ernie Ball 9-46s and he'll be glad you bought him something. But I am talking more about the type than the brand. Nickel coated, normal etc. etc. Do you think those semi titanium or whatever strings would feel good and have good tone? (in the link above?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted January 2, 2011 Members Share Posted January 2, 2011 do not by him strings unless you know exactly what brand and guage. Strings are as personal as g string underwear. Just get him a Fender Baseball cap. He'll love it becasue its Americana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted January 3, 2011 Members Share Posted January 3, 2011 I would buy him one of these as it has the strings already on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted January 3, 2011 Members Share Posted January 3, 2011 Cause I live in europe. No gift cards here and I don't even know where he shops usually =/.Well he plays rock, I actually don't care that much if the brand is right as long as it is quality. Am I the only one that think's it's weird that they don't have girft cards in Europe? Do you mean for GC and Sam Ash or at all... Also, strings are a BAD idea. Man, the wrong strings are useless. Get him something else. Tuner, strap, maybe a cable or something... I dunno, just not strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members harold heckuba Posted January 3, 2011 Members Share Posted January 3, 2011 A strap sounds like a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbluz Posted January 3, 2011 Members Share Posted January 3, 2011 A strap sounds like a good idea. Yeah..a strap or a cable would be way better than the wrong strings..and yes,brand of strings does matter . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted January 3, 2011 Members Share Posted January 3, 2011 Its totally weird, and frankly unacceptable. I would move to America just for that reason alone. I really dont think a strap is a good gift either. Straps are very personal too. Would you want someone buying a belt for you? I wouldnt.Am I the only one that think's it's weird that they don't have girft cards in Europe? Also, strings are a BAD idea. Man, the wrong strings are useless. Get him something else. Tuner, strap, maybe a cable or something... I dunno, just not strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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