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sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 01:11 PM
Jul 5 2013, 01:11 PM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	So which strings do you like the best and why? When I was a noob at guitars I always went for those cheap Alice 9s then I was introduced to D'addario and have been playing D'addario since. I always keep a spare pack of D'addario nickel wound in my gig bag I just got my ordered strings, and this time I ordered GHS Boomers (9-42) and I haven't opened them up yet but I did read reviews and those reviews were pretty much all in favor of those strings. Even though they're cheaper than Ernie Ball strings, they were being compared to Ernie Ball. Have you tried GHS Boomers or would you like to try them out? Next time, on recommendation from Mertay I am going to order a pack of Ernie Ball Stainless Steel Strings (9-42) If you've tried those, do tell how you found them Also, what do you think of elixir strings? I personally think that they're overpriced and overrated. They might last long and their "new strings tone" probably lasts way longer than other strings, but still its very expensive here (a whopping $16), but just IMHO. If you've tried elixir, how did you find them? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by sammetal92: Jul 5 2013, 01:14 PM -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

VilleFIN View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 01:17 PM
Jul 5 2013, 01:17 PM	Tone Seeker Posts: 1.430 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Finland	I have used mostly DR strings but now I have changed to Elixir. I have tried EB's but from 2 sets I broke the high 6 string twice. So no more of those. Elixir are pricey - about 13 euros but they're good I heard a rumour that Ben Higgins uses a barbwire in his guitars You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by WeePee: Jul 5 2013, 01:21 PM -------------------- My SoundCloud My Youtube videos My Facebook page

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 01:27 PM
Jul 5 2013, 01:27 PM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	QUOTE (WeePee @ Jul 5 2013, 12:17 PM) I have used mostly DR strings but now I have changed to Elixir. I have tried EB's but from 2 sets I broke the high 6 string twice. So no more of those. Elixir are pricey - about 13 euros but they're good I heard a rumour that Ben Higgins uses a barbwire in his guitars I love your tone in the vid collabs you took part in you think your strings played a notice-able part in making your tone crisp? Elixir ones? Hahahahahah he probably does, nice catch You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

Dieterle View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 01:46 PM
Jul 5 2013, 01:46 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 1.324 Joined: 21-March 12	On Diego Strat i use Ernie Ball 9 to 42 sound for me typical Strat like and on Duesenberg -- Duesenberg DSA10 10 to 50 full heavy sound for me on Ovation i use Adamas 1717 10 to 47 for me a more full tone then others i did try out Bens barbwire String's i did not try yet but actually they sound good on his guitar`s You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Dieterle: Jul 5 2013, 01:47 PM

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 01:55 PM
Jul 5 2013, 01:55 PM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	QUOTE (Dieterle @ Jul 5 2013, 12:46 PM) On Diego Strat i use Ernie Ball 9 to 42 sound for me typical Strat like and on Duesenberg -- Duesenberg DSA10 10 to 50 full heavy sound for me on Ovation i use Adamas 1717 10 to 47 for me a more full tone then others i did try out Bens barbwire String's i did not try yet but actually they sound good on his guitar`s Adamas 1717 strings seem to be pretty good if I find them here, I will definitely try them out Ben's secret ninja weapon You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

VilleFIN View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 03:58 PM
Jul 5 2013, 03:58 PM	Tone Seeker Posts: 1.430 Joined: 10-March 08 From: Finland	QUOTE (sammetal92 @ Jul 5 2013, 04:27 PM) I love your tone in the vid collabs you took part in you think your strings played a notice-able part in making your tone crisp? Elixir ones? Thanks man, but I haven't analysed my tone so much. So maybe You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by WeePee: Jul 5 2013, 03:58 PM -------------------- My SoundCloud My Youtube videos My Facebook page

Headbanger View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 04:37 PM
Jul 5 2013, 04:37 PM	GMC:er Posts: 877 Joined: 18-January 13 From: 3rd stone from the Sun	D'addario 11-49 Nickel wound..I buy them in packets of three sets on ebay as its cheaper that way. I also like the fact that you can check the serial numbers on the packets on the D'addario website to check their authenticity. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Dwayne by thepenmover, on Flickr The Pen Mover Flickr Instagram Carbonmade Etsy

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 04:54 PM
Jul 5 2013, 04:54 PM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	QUOTE (WeePee @ Jul 5 2013, 02:58 PM) Thanks man, but I haven't analysed my tone so much. So maybe Fair enough QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jul 5 2013, 03:37 PM) D'addario 11-49 Nickel wound..I buy them in packets of three sets on ebay as its cheaper that way. I also like the fact that you can check the serial numbers on the packets on the D'addario website to check their authenticity. Exactly! The authenticity check is a big plus IMO, and its simple too You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jul 5 2013, 05:48 PM
Jul 5 2013, 05:48 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	I have used D'addario 010 for many years, however I'm now starting to experiment with hybrid gauges that start like with 010 but ends with 052. Ernie ball will be my next choice. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

AK Rich View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 08:45 AM
Jul 6 2013, 08:45 AM	Learning Guitar Hero Posts: 3.553 Joined: 10-September 11 From: Big Lake, Alaska	All I have used for many years are Ernie Ball Super Slinkys. They do the trick for me just fine. I break them every now and then but that's usually after they have been on the guitar for a while and I have been too lazy to change them. I have tried GHS Boomers but that was back in the 90's so I am afraid I wouldn't be of much help there. I know I didn't use them long. I have tried a few other brands but always go back to the old faithful pink pack of Ernie Balls. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 08:50 AM
Jul 6 2013, 08:50 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Since 2009 - 2010 I only use Elixir strings 09 - 46 for standard tuning 10-52 for standard D/ drop C 12-68 for standard B/ drop A At a first glance, they might seem pricey, but if you look on the long run, they are cheap The maths is simple: A pack of Elixir 10-52 costs as much as to Ernie Ball normal strings packs but it outlasts them so, it is actually cheaper You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 09:06 AM
Jul 6 2013, 09:06 AM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	QUOTE (AK Rich @ Jul 6 2013, 07:45 AM) All I have used for many years are Ernie Ball Super Slinkys. They do the trick for me just fine. I break them every now and then but that's usually after they have been on the guitar for a while and I have been too lazy to change them. I have tried GHS Boomers but that was back in the 90's so I am afraid I wouldn't be of much help there. I know I didn't use them long. I have tried a few other brands but always go back to the old faithful pink pack of Ernie Balls. I'll be trying Ernie Ball for the first time next time I need to buy strings hoping they'll do good for me QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jul 6 2013, 07:50 AM) Since 2009 - 2010 I only use Elixir strings 09 - 46 for standard tuning 10-52 for standard D/ drop C 12-68 for standard B/ drop A At a first glance, they might seem pricey, but if you look on the long run, they are cheap The maths is simple: A pack of Elixir 10-52 costs as much as to Ernie Ball normal strings packs but it outlasts them so, it is actually cheaper I have one of my three guitars in standard C and 9-42 strings seem very slack, so I think the next time I need to put on new strings on that guitar, I'll give Elixir a go You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

AK Rich View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 09:27 AM
Jul 6 2013, 09:27 AM	Learning Guitar Hero Posts: 3.553 Joined: 10-September 11 From: Big Lake, Alaska	QUOTE (sammetal92 @ Jul 6 2013, 12:06 AM) I'll be trying Ernie Ball for the first time next time I need to buy strings hoping they'll do good for me I have one of my three guitars in standard C and 9-42 strings seem very slack, so I think the next time I need to put on new strings on that guitar, I'll give Elixir a go Whoa! 9-42 for a C standard tuning? That has gotta be close to playing with rubber bands for strings! Yeah, whatever brand you choose you should definitely go with a bigger gauge. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 09:36 AM
Jul 6 2013, 09:36 AM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	QUOTE (AK Rich @ Jul 6 2013, 08:27 AM) Whoa! 9-42 for a C standard tuning? That has gotta be close to playing with rubber bands for strings! Yeah, whatever brand you choose you should definitely go with a bigger gauge. hahahah yeah, I wanted low action and less tension, so I fixed the guitar and neck for micro action (you can just touch a string to get a note and its even across ) and got it in C standard , adjusted the truss rod a bit EDIT: I just did that though, I mostly keep it in Drop C, I just tuned down to C Standard to play a few songs from Edge of Sanity going back to Drop C You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by sammetal92: Jul 6 2013, 09:39 AM -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

HungryForHeaven View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 09:47 AM
Jul 6 2013, 09:47 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 861 Joined: 31-December 10 From: Sweden	D'Addario 9-42 for E standard (which is what I do). I used to play Elixir, but tried D'Addario by coincidence and I liked them, a little softer than Elixir but keeps tuning as well. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

PosterBoy View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 10:19 AM
Jul 6 2013, 10:19 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 3.179 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Galway, Ireland	D'Addario 10's 9's are too light for my heavyhandedness You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My SoundCloud Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15

The Professor View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 10:45 AM
Jul 6 2013, 10:45 AM	Theory Instructor Posts: 888 Joined: 8-January 13 From: Manchester UK	I'm a bit strange, since I use my fingers but play electric guitar, I use D'Addario Chromes .11, Flat Wounds. These are mostly used by jazzers on big Archtop guitars, but since they are wound so tight they don't shred my nails like normal strings do. So I've found they work great, even on my Tele, for fingerstyle electric guitar playing. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ask me anything on the theory board. Follow my theory course. Check out my personal site

Darius Wave View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 11:33 AM
Jul 6 2013, 11:33 AM	Instructor Posts: 5.871 Joined: 29-November 12 From: Poland	I use Ernie Balls 10-46 Regular Slinky or a custom packs like 13-72 or 12-54 for some drop tuning. My expierience with strings is different and exactly opposite to what was mentioned before - I did break strings like D'addario more often that Ernie Balls. Also...they seems to last longer. At least the ones that can be bought in Poland. I did some tests on the guitars that I use rarely and after 3 months of hanging on the wall,Ernie balls were still enough usable - just cleand the dirt but the weren't rusty and cutting finger like a chainsaw. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my lessons and my instructor profile www.facebook.com/DariusWave www.youtube.pl/vavrzyn www.niebonie.pl www.jammingcherry.pl www.facebook.com/druzyna.wawrzyna

dark dude View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 12:14 PM
Jul 6 2013, 12:14 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.081 Joined: 27-September 09 From: London, UK	Ernie Ball nickel wound 10-52 skinny top, heavy bottom for E standard, Eb, drop D on the LTD EC-1000. Ernie Ball nickel wound 10-46 for E standard on the Ibanez RG. Used EB strings for 8+ years and am happy with them, they last me a while. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ibanez 2550E LTD EC-1000 VB Roland Cube 30W

DeGroot View Member Profile	Jul 6 2013, 02:03 PM
Jul 6 2013, 02:03 PM	Experienced Guitar Hero Posts: 1.511 Joined: 16-January 12 From: Chicago, Illinois	For my Fender guitar I use Fender Bullets 9-42. Keeps tune better with the tremelo cause of the bullet heads. I notice a big difference when I'm not using bullet strings and always re-tuning when using the tremelo... very annoying. I'm not to fussy I'll use Ernie Ball, D'Addario, or cheaper Fender strings on other guitars. I usually play in just E standard tuning last couple years and stick with 9-42 or 9-46. I sometimes play in drop tunings and use Ernie Ball slinky's 11- 52 gauge on my Les paul for that. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by DeGroot: Jul 6 2013, 02:04 PM --------------------

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