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Posted by: Joe Kataldo Feb 29 2008, 05:12 PM

Hi there, I've tried all brand of strings from made in USA to China: as a result what I like most is Daddario 010 - 46 what do you thing of this strings? What brand do you use? And Why?

Let's Discuss!

Posted by: botoxfox Feb 29 2008, 05:18 PM

Sorry to break this to you, but there's a couple of threads on this already...
Anyhoo, I currently use 9-42 D'Addario XL's. I bought a 25 pack of them, so they should last me for some time.

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Feb 29 2008, 05:22 PM

I used the search function, and I didn't find any

Posted by: Pavel Feb 29 2008, 05:28 PM

D'Addario 9-42 here as well I tried Dean Markley's, Fender and something else (forgot the name) - liked D'Addario the most so far. Still planning to get GHS Boomers and Ernie Ball to give them a shot.

Why D'Addario? They somehow just feel right under the fingers, last pretty long and are simply comfortable for me.

Posted by: Smells Feb 29 2008, 05:31 PM

Ernie Ball Super Slinkys 9-42, used to use Dean Markleys but found them hard to get hold of, tried a set of EB`s and just liked them, I`m not so sure that they keep their tone for too long to be honest, but mainly just use them out of habit now.

Posted by: Robin Feb 29 2008, 05:35 PM

Elixir 0.10 - 0.47 (both on acoustic and electric)

I some times use thicker as well.

The reason i use elixir is because i have NEVER EVER gotten ANY dirt or rust on Elixir strings at all. They sound excellent and have a great durability.
I once tried some cheaper GHS strings. They got full of filth the first day, and the second day 2 strings broke.

Posted by: ZakkWylde Feb 29 2008, 05:37 PM

I tried every bigger brand, they are all good. I only disliked Ghs Strings. Ernie Balls 10-46 or 10-52 or even 11-54 for downtnings work best for me. They last long and have the best ''Rock'' tone.

Posted by: botoxfox Feb 29 2008, 06:23 PM

Posted by: Soul_Decision Feb 29 2008, 06:27 PM

I use Ernie Bell Power Slinky 11-48. Good strings.

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Feb 29 2008, 06:53 PM

here in Italy the only string that are really "Fresh" are the daddario I think duo to the plastic bag and envelope, sometime I get ernieball with rust, I've tried ghs, they sound a little Lifeless to me

Posted by: RIP Dime Feb 29 2008, 07:00 PM

I basically use whatever is available and in the gauge I want, but ceteris paribus (with everything else the same) I would choose D'addario because they are the most consistent in my experience.

Posted by: Muris Feb 29 2008, 07:46 PM

I've been DR fan for a long time.
Recently I started with Elixir tho,think I'm loving it.

Posted by: rokchik Feb 29 2008, 08:18 PM

Elixir 10-46 are what I use. I love everything about them, feel, tone and durability. Great strings.

Posted by: visi0n Feb 29 2008, 08:24 PM

I use 9-42 d'addario's .. i bought a set Elixer strings gonna try it someday ..

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 29 2008, 08:25 PM

I use D'addario or Magma. 010.

Posted by: chast Feb 29 2008, 08:33 PM

Ernie Ball 009-046 here

Posted by: mattacuk Feb 29 2008, 08:36 PM

I just got a neat little parcel arrive with many many packs of Ernie Ball Slinks today

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Feb 29 2008, 10:09 PM

mmm I use webstrings, hehehehe, the cheapers strings (www.webstrings.com)
I need to save money, hehe.
and I use 008... I love bestial bends !!!

Posted by: Hisham Feb 29 2008, 10:50 PM

i use Yamaha extra light it has a good sustain

Posted by: Gen Feb 29 2008, 10:56 PM

I use Dean Markley 9-46

Posted by: Staples Mar 1 2008, 03:05 AM

Ernie Ball hybrid slinky.

Posted by: Outlaw2112 Mar 2 2008, 08:51 PM

I just bought DR Black Beauties for my new guitar and i love them... They look and sound awesome..

Posted by: Bogdan Mar 3 2008, 12:10 AM

Ernie ball ..They work great for me

Posted by: iainsteward Mar 4 2008, 05:05 AM

I use 09" Gauge D'Addario strings, have been stuck on them for a while now... tried some other brands, was stuck on Everly Rockers for a while, thinking of trying some Elixir strings as I have heard good things about them!

~ Iain!

Posted by: swingline Mar 4 2008, 05:49 AM

Elixir XLs

Posted by: Henkka Mar 4 2008, 04:48 PM

I just bought a set of D'Addario 10's.
I propably would have tried Elixir's, but they cost 20€ at my local store compared to D'Addarios 10€.

Posted by: Jorbazz Apr 1 2008, 09:40 PM

Elixir 10-52
i think its the perfect size for me
because i have noticed that 09 and below the G,B and E string is too small, i think 10-52 its the perfect size for both soloing and rocking \w/

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Apr 2 2008, 01:21 AM

There are brands for any guitarist out there. I prefer 0.10 with no doubt, and a little 0.11 (but hate those huge bass) the most important is that the strings will come "Fresh" and not too old. Now I'm using Ernie Ball slinky 0.10.