Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 39 to 51 of 51

Thread: 10's on a tele?

  1. #39
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Sunland, Ca
    Posts
    344
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    +1 on the 10's!!!

  2. #40
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    5,018
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Miami-Ace View Post
    Well, I think a lot of the desire for 10s is just macho stuff. I generally play pretty clean, so the slightly lighter tone of 9's is just fine for me. I also like the easier touch for bends and other legato moves. Now, if you want to bomb away with gain/distortion ... OK, I think 10s might be better ... but you're probably going to be doing that with a humbucker setup.
    Interesting take on it Ace.

    I never really thought about machismo entering into the picture but since we're talking about guitar players, I suspect you're probably right on the money.

    Now the question becomes, when someone wants to move up to thicker strings is that "tone envy?"

  3. #41
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Just outside Atlanta
    Posts
    624
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Try these on your tele. GHS Big Core Nickle Rockers 9.5 - 43
    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...72616000000000

    I use GHS Big Core 9.5-43's on my single coil guitars, and I use the GHS Big Core 10.5-48's on
    all my humbucker guitars. I think you'll really like them.....and the sound.

  4. #42
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Weird, New Jersey
    Posts
    1,634
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    LOL on the "macho stuff." I think people should just use what they like and works best for them. For me, 10s just sound better than lighter gauges. I never switched because so and so uses a particular gauge. I just experimented with different brands and gauges and kept buying/using what I found felt good to my fingers and sounded good to my ears.

  5. #43
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    PHILLY PA
    Posts
    2,081
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I like 11's on my Tele........primarily because I intersperse a lot of slide with fretting.....or just play mostly slide depending on the tune.

  6. #44
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Finland
    Posts
    3,424
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    23

    Default

    I recommend everyone to once try a mixed set for highs and lows. Really, why stick with what the companies offer? It's just a price of a set and you might really like it.

    Just take a .009 set and substitute the three low strings from a .11 set. It takes a few minutes to get used to bigger change over the mid strings, but it's very nice, really the best of both words.
    I use 9,11,17 and then 30,40,49 or 50 or even 52 depending on guitar and what I find. Some guitars won't accept a .52 (can't intonate, the bridge doesn't go far enough back).
    Dee

    "When life's a biatch, be a horny dog"

    Amps: Marshall JVM 410H w/ Plexi Cap mod, Choke Mod & Negative Feedback Removal mod, 4x12", Behringer GMX110, Amplitube 3/StealthPedal

    Half a dozen custom built/bastardized guitars all with EMG's, mostly 85's, Ibanez Artwood acoustic & Yamaha SGR bass, Epiphone Prophecy SG, Vox Wah, Pitchblack tuner plus assorted pedals, rack gear etc. for home studio use.

  7. #45
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Posts
    27
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I use Ernie Ball Heavy Bottoms Light Tops (10 -52) on my Strat and my Tele.
    I like that the top end is easy to bend and very usable in solos, and I love that the bottom end adds thickness and is great with overdrive/distortion

  8. #46
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Kent, Ohio
    Posts
    1,271
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default

    I don't attribute my affinity for 10s to any type of macho motivation. I have big hands and tend to squeeze hard. That means I pull a lot of stuff sharp. 10s strike the balance for me, 8 and 9s I'm way outta tune, especially on chords and rhythm playing. 11s and 12s are too hard for me to chord around on, I'm talking particularly about Barre and partial chords further on up the neck.

  9. #47
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Upper California
    Posts
    31
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default 10's

    I made the same observation myself "64" and it was especially evident on my JA90 Tele which has medium jumbo frets and a shorter scale length...I tend to apply a bit of pressure on chords and go sharp.So for me it was 10's and remember to "lighten up"
    Honest folks...I wasn't trying to make mine bigger or go for more girth,no siree.

    kuvash

  10. #48
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Finland
    Posts
    3,424
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    23

    Default

    I'm still looking for balance, and I'm pretty happy with what I have now.

    Instead of just putting same strings on every axe, I find it best to select a suitable set for each guitar.

    Thus my Fender scale axes have sets that have .11 bottom end but .9 set top end - great tight chording but easy lead bends.
    My Gibby scales seem to work fine with regular .10 set due to shorter scale - the chording is less tight but then again they're different guitars in every way anyhow & it's cool to have a clear difference.

    I also keep one guitar strung with 09 superlights in case I want to record some crazy fast passage for instance, and my main studio/recording guitar is strung with .11 heavy set with wound G because when recording you can play again and again until you get it right even with thick strings, and the thickness really makes recorded sound so much clearer and punchier with less drive required.
    Dee

    "When life's a biatch, be a horny dog"

    Amps: Marshall JVM 410H w/ Plexi Cap mod, Choke Mod & Negative Feedback Removal mod, 4x12", Behringer GMX110, Amplitube 3/StealthPedal

    Half a dozen custom built/bastardized guitars all with EMG's, mostly 85's, Ibanez Artwood acoustic & Yamaha SGR bass, Epiphone Prophecy SG, Vox Wah, Pitchblack tuner plus assorted pedals, rack gear etc. for home studio use.

  11. #49
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    W. Branch of Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania
    Posts
    1,044
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    You might want to try the new "cobalt" strings. They are advertized to be more powerful and clear sounding. I found them to be louder and very nice. They made such a big difference in sound and tone that they reminded me of the difference you notice when you put some good new pickups in a guitar. I definitely like them. Whether they last longer I don't know but they do have a different sound them that some may find useful.

    I still use D'darrio nines and tens, and Slinkys. The "cobalts" are just another option.

  12. #50
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Clear Lake, Texas
    Posts
    5,413
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Duffy View Post
    You might want to try the new "cobalt" strings.
    I like the set I put on my Reverend (P-90's). I think they work really well on single coil guitars, especially when you are looking for a bright, clear, well defined sound. I bet they'll go nicely on my Hell No.2 (Tele style) and my Gretsch.

  13. #51
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Kent, Ohio
    Posts
    1,271
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default

    I have recently converted to hybrid 9s. It's a 9 set on eGB and 10 set on EAD. I always figured i'd go up in gauge the longer I played, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •