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Post by WickedWishes on Apr 11, 2004 16:26:38 GMT -5
OK,...
Now that ya voted, why that brand and what size do you prefer.
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If you have multiple guitars, do you use a specific brand and size for a particular guitar.
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On my Takamine acoustic/electric I use Elixer .012-.056
On my Epi-LP I use D'Adddario .009-.042
Ok,....the ball is rolling here,....place yer vote,......*S*
^5 ya'll
WickedWishes
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Post by Steelpriest on Apr 11, 2004 16:59:25 GMT -5
I voted for GHS, but I also use D´Addarios and Dean Markleys, it depends very much on which brand and I can get for a good price. I use 009 - 046 generally, but it can also happen I use 009 - 042 when they are handy for a very nice price. I often buy strings in bigger amounts on Ebay, surprisingly the 009 - 042s are always cheaper and the 009 - 046s are more rare and more requested.  |
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Post by Smooth on Apr 11, 2004 18:01:18 GMT -5
Brite Wires all the way here .010-.046.
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Post by supedupviper on Apr 11, 2004 19:44:17 GMT -5
I use D'Addario .10 - .46 on my LP, but for my next string change im going to experiment around with some Brite Wires or Elixirs
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Post by Ol Geezer on Apr 11, 2004 21:32:42 GMT -5
I read where authorized Buzz Feiten techs recommend D'Addario strings because of their consistency....
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Post by Steelpriest on Apr 11, 2004 21:50:56 GMT -5
I read where authorized Buzz Feiten techs recommend D'Addario strings because of their consistency.... Hi Ol´Geezer...  Who or what is Buzz Feiten, please? |
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Post by Ol Geezer on Apr 12, 2004 0:07:12 GMT -5
Hi Ol´Geezer... Who or what is Buzz Feiten, please? Without serving as an endorsement or ad for their "system" (and I've never actually heard it in action for myself), it's a retro-fitted design that, "intonates each string not only to itself, but also to every other string. Furthermore, to eliminate sharpness in the first three frets, the nut is moved a prescribed distance closer to the bridge."You can read more about it on their site here. As earlier stated, I've never personally witnessed a guitar with their "system" installed, but it's caught my curiosity. Once your guitar is adjusted to their specs, you're instructed to always use the same brand and gauge strings with which it was set up. A consistent string gauge is imperative, and they recommend D'Addario because of tight manufacturing tolerances. |
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Post by cage77 on Apr 12, 2004 13:18:32 GMT -5
I've been using D'Addario orange packs (10-46) for as long as I've been playing. I've tried a few other brands, but the D'Addario's are the ones I keep going back to.
Same goes for picks. If I'm playing electric, the Dunlop .88mm tortex (green) are the way to go.
Brandon
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Post by Steelpriest on Apr 12, 2004 17:09:02 GMT -5
When it comes to picks I only use Dunlop picks, the purple ones, 2.00mm ;D I really like those thick and stiff ones, I play the guitar very gentle, though I am into hard rock, but with those picks it is very easy to get those lovely artificial harmonics on single notes on almost any string and fret. I always buy little bags of 12, I would really miss my standard pick, so I make sure there is alway a decent quantity handy.  |
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Post by gearhead41 on Apr 12, 2004 18:25:08 GMT -5
well, I'd say give Musicians' Friend Premium 10's a try. They are outstanding strings. Great tone and they last!!!
An outstanding suprise for $1.99 US a package. As good as the Gibby brite wires if you ask me.
-James
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Post by Dezine on Apr 12, 2004 21:47:35 GMT -5
When it comes to picks I only use Dunlop picks, the purple ones, 2.00mm ;D I really like those thick and stiff ones, I play the guitar very gentle, though I am into hard rock, but with those picks it is very easy to get those lovely artificial harmonics on single notes on almost any string and fret. I use the Dunlop light purple tortex 1.14mm also nice and stiff, then i file them down to a point at the end to get greater speed and attack. Dunlop sells a version like this (pointed) but they are never in stock, so i mod my own. |
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Post by CAFeathers on Apr 13, 2004 0:27:59 GMT -5
I have been using Dean Markley Blue Steel strings for a few years now, but recently I have been making the change over to Dean Markley Flat Wounds. Unfortunately the Dean Markley's only come in 11's or 12's which is great for most of my guitars but I like lighter guage strings on some, so I have a couple of sets of D'Addario Flat Wound 10's on order to try out.
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Post by Steelpriest on Apr 13, 2004 0:45:02 GMT -5
Oha? Flat wounds? I guess you are into jazz music then?  I never had flat wounds on a guitar, but I tried a semi acoustic a buddy owns which had flat wounds on it, very strange feeling I must say... Well, and I suppose flatwounds are not made for rock or hardrock music... |
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Post by CAFeathers on Apr 13, 2004 0:56:47 GMT -5
You would be surprised how good Flat Wounds sound on most types of music.
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Post by samicksg on Apr 13, 2004 6:32:21 GMT -5
Ernie balls super slinky 009-046  |
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Who or what is Buzz Feiten, please?
I never had flat wounds on a guitar, but I tried a semi acoustic a buddy owns which had flat wounds on it, very strange feeling I must say... Well, and I suppose flatwounds are not made for rock or hardrock music... 
