Guitar Strings, What's The Difference? |
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Guitar Strings, What's The Difference? |
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Dec 5 2012, 05:58 PM |
Did you play those cobalts yet? You will realise from the first moment how different they feel , Slash plays cobalts 11-48.
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Dec 12 2012, 02:14 AM |
+1 I have been using Super Slinkys for many years, if it ain't broke don't fix it I guess. I am so sorry to say that, I "disagree".....only because, I used to "agree". But then, I tried several diff strings. I came to LOVE the tone (for ME) of DR strings (purple box) compression wound strings. AMAZING tone! Also, the reason I stuck with Slinky's was because they broke less (back, years ago when I chose to stick with slinky's) and also because "if it ain't broke..." But after looking around, I found that despite Clapton/Page/Beck's choice, I preferred DR's. I encourage all, to challenge their "pick" and try other strings, if possible. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Jan 8 2013, 03:47 AM |
As expressed above the differences are subtle ... but they're there. Especially if you 1) drastically change your gauge - like from .9s to .11s or 2) you try a set of 'flat-wounds'.
Some alloys 'may' last longer. Some IMO sound brighter for a couple of hours and then sound like anything else. The coated strings do last longer (but I don't dig the sound or feel of them - that's just me). On my electrics I like these ... http://www.ghsstrings.com/strings/electric...-nickel-rockers I think they feel a little different than normal round wound strings due to the fact that they are slightly sanded/polished. They are also slightly darker tone wise than a standard round wound set. *Now Classical guitar strings - nylon strings, that's a whole 'nother kettle of fish. The dif between say D'Addario or GHS and say Savarez and Augustine (Blue) is like friggin' night and day. **Bass players say there's huge differences with bass strings too. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Jan 8 2013, 05:24 AM
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Normally I use Ernie Ball regular slinky. They are moderately priced and good strings. Recently I had a chance to play a Taylor Accoustic with Elixir Strings and it was quite interesting. When I first started to play the strings felt rather slick, but the more I played the more comfortable I got with them. I was wondering if the coating they have really does make them last longer than other strings?
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