I use these in 10 gauge, just like my shotguns. !!!
D'Addario XL 10's on the Strat, Dot & my son's Tele. Still have 9's on the LP because it came with a set of them originally, and I've stuck with that size. But I'm going to throw a set of 10's on that one, too, next time I change 'em and see if/how much the tone beefs up....
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I use these in 10 gauge, just like my shotguns. !!!
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I use the MF house brand too, Rogue. 10-46 nickel, but I buy the bulk straight sets. They aren't in their catalog. I've been buying them for about 20 years so I know the product #. Otherwise, you can find them by typing "rogue" into their search window.Originally Posted by Big K
There is a difference in quality between these straight bulk packs and the coiled and packaged MF sets. The bulk is a much better and consistent string.
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I like to use D'Addiros 12's but I don't like a wound G string as they stretch too far to get a whole step bend and I run into to the other strings if I have one.
Elixers I use to practice as they seem to last a lot longer but D'Addiros seem to sound the best.
I have found that the heavier gauge strings have the tone I like. However, several players I have conferred with and who have made recordings say that light gauge strings sound just as good. But I never met a player that doesn't like D'Addarios. Also I'm prone to misspellings for these I humbly apologize
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I swear by Ernie Power Slinkies, with an 11 on top down to a 48 or 52. Heavier is better, just ask SRV -- wish we could! My semi-acoustic is strung for jazz and slide, and has a 12 or 13 on top.
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For me it is D"Addario 10's have 9's on one strat and have a parts strat when I finish with it plan on putting 11 maybe 12's on it
I buy the 10s in bulk loose sets of 25 from local guy averages out to be $2.50 a set
Happy New Years folks sorry I haven't been on here for awhile too much darn hockey all the time and been overly busy at work but my schedule seems to be letting up so I will be able to get here more. As for the strings mostly Peavey as of late 9's on the Wolfgang and 10's on the Strat. On the Ibanez and LP I use Dean Markley they just seem to work better, but the other day I broke the A string on the Wolf and used an old Ernie Ball E string I was desperate and my goodness it was chunky..
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back to .011's on the Carvin I can't go back to smaller ones. The tuning is too good with .011Originally Posted by alanfc
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Over the last few years, I've been fond of DR .10's and Dean Markley .10's. However, the wifey has had this thing about buying me strings for Christmas or Birthday and she always gets Zakk Wylde Boomers, which run .10-.60 (yes, .60). I've been thinking of going back to my regulars, but then she just went and got a few more sets last time we were at Guitar Center for my upcoming birthday, so I guess I'll have to hold off on that.
Unless, of course, the new LP I'm getting won't fit those low end strings. I've already filed the nut on my BC Rich Mockingbird and Ibanez Destroyer to fit those things. There's no way I'm going to file the LP's nut right after I get it.
I have heard that there are in fact only three big factories that produce strings. In the production line the string can differ from the material tolerances and qualities used as the basig product for the final string. Each company that places an order at the factory can fine tune the production and how the product is treated during or after the production, which means special coating, baths in certain chemicals and so on and on. This is the reason why the big companies like GHS for example have their own laboratory where they test all their stuff and mixtures.
I personally play Dean Markley Blue Steel strings, not only because they sound great, but also because they last very long and somehow keep the tuning better. I used to play 12-52 gauge until two years ago but then had a severe problem with my ringfinger, because the nail always broke from the flesh due to the fat tension of the string when bending them. I suffered a lot from this and it and had to return to play 10-52 a mixed set. It was strange in the beginning, but a man get used to everything :-)
I am still convinced of the fact that fat sound required thick strings. I know about all the rumors that Jimi Hendrix played 08-38, but be sure that this wasn't so.
tried them all .. d'addario 9's are on my fenders .. tried those elixir's, found them toneless.. just what i need a toneless string that lasts forever ..
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One thing about SITs...My Reverend came with a set of those, and they seem to last foverer. Still shiny after a month! You have a similar experience with them, Robert?
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D'addario FTW.
I have them on every guitar, even my crap-o-caster.
Great sustain, each string is like a tank, they just feel new for such a long time.
I played the D'addarios on my strat until the high strings felt like barbed wire once
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SIT are good, Kerc. I use a cheap brand from guitarfetish.com. D'addario is my favourite, but I honestly can't tell much difference between brands.
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