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Author Topic: What String gages do you prefer (and on what giut?)  (Read 25553 times)

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rnolan

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Ok, a new topic to get us chatting, what string gauges do you like and on what scale length/guitar ? (this will no doubt be very guitar specific and subjective.)
I use DR 10-46 on my Anderson ProAm (super strat style 25 1/2"), and I (until JPLP used 10-52 DRs on Gibson scale length, 24 3/4"). But I find 10-46 nice on JPLP (so am changing my thinking). MikeB just put on some 11-50 on his LPClassic, tried them tonight (not bad), a friend with 4 LPs say he uses 10-46 on 2 of them and 11-48s on the others (got a set but haven't tried them yet).
For me, anything less than 10 on top E is too thin, no balls, goes in and out of tune when I belt it. Also I like 52's on bottom E on shorter (less tension) Gibson scale length for same reason (but having 10-46 on JPLP works like a dream...). I remember using 8-42's when I was first learning (44 years ago LOL).
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All my guitars are outfitted with DR. 9s, and all my guitars are, likewise, 25 1/2 scale length. I find that larger strings don't really give a tonal benefit like a great deal of people have claimed, and I really enjoy the extra bit of flex I get with the thinner 9 strings. Bends are a breeze and feel great.

All my guitars are pretty much strats, super strats, or very similar in setup to a super strat, lol!
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I use d'addario 009-046 strings on both my gibson and jackson guitars (scale 24 3/4 and 25 1/2).
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String-wise I'm a total 10-46 bread'n butter guy....whatever brand I can get a good bulk price ;)
Although generally I prefer not too bright sounding strings with a tad bit stiffer feel/higher tension.
Recently been using Dunlop Wylde 10-46 and Dean Markley Helix (different winding technique on the wound strings > more winds, bit stiffer, awesome feel) 10-46.
All gtrs are double locking trem 25.5" scale tuned to standard E

...just got a good price on GHS 10.5-48 Boomers  ;D
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Hey SC, me to but I stay with the same brand as each brand the same gauges varies slightly in tension (not good for double locked floating whammys LOL). I also like the consistency of DRs and they don't start off too bright, settle quickly, and last for ages (unless I'm gigging, then I burn D strings and picks  >:D ).
@Metropolis (hey Rich), (I find that larger strings don't really give a tonal benefit like a great deal of people have claimed), I find a 10 on top a bit better than a 9 (or less), I can go an 11 on shorter Gibson SL as less tension, but I've gone back to 10-46. Apart from slightly bigger note from 10 (and I do find it's a bit bigger and more solid), I like it to fight me a bit (also why I prefer rosewood FB over ebony or even more slippery maple (which I played for many years LOL)). I was very pleasantly surprised how well 10-46 went on JPLP, being shorter SL I thought I'd need a fatter bottom end, but they work fantastically.
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I use 9's on my LP-scale guitar.  I used GHS Boomers for many years, as I liked the feel and the tone.  But, they didn't last that long.  A few years ago I tried a set of Cleartone.  To me, they feel and sound very much like the GHS Boomers, but they last a heck of a lot longer.  Been using them ever since.
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I use 10-46 on most of them, and all of the trem guitars. However, there are a few  (2-3) that I use 10-52s on, for playing in drop D

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Typically I have always used D'Addario 10-46 Nickel wound, regular light, reinforced, on my Jackson and Ibanez. Great with the double locking Floyd Rose Trems.

When I got my ESP it came with Cleartones on it. They sound a little brighter but they bend with a lot less effort. I can bend farther, faster and they stay in tune really well (considering I tend to dive b*mb a lot). I'm seriously considering switching to the Cleartones.
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On my Fender Strat Plus I have a wilkinson tremolo. The largest gauge strings that will fit thru the nut is 11-49. I use DAddario XL - EXL115 (11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 49) Strings are great in staying in tune and great sound.

On my Gibson Les Paul Custom use SIT power wound nickel S1052 heavy bottom (10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 52). I love these strings on my Les Paul.
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Typically I have always used D'Addario 10-46 Nickel wound, regular light, reinforced, on my Jackson and Ibanez. Great with the double locking Floyd Rose Trems.

When I got my ESP it came with Cleartones on it. They sound a little brighter but they bend with a lot less effort. I can bend farther, faster and they stay in tune really well (considering I tend to dive b*mb a lot). I'm seriously considering switching to the Cleartones.

I'm a 'feel' player and don't often fret the note I hit. I bend a LOT. I'm going to have to try these cleartones out. Thanks!

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Great topic Dante,

Many moons ago when I had hair and metal was mainstream, I used Super Slinky's 9 gauge. Then one day I tried Dean Markley's Blue Steel 10-46 and I was hooked. They last forever and NEVER break, which the SS's did all the time. Great sustain and love the tone and art. harmonics I get with them.

On the acoustic side I use DM Vintage Bronze 12-54. I read way back when that Steve Howe would use heavier gauge strings to build strength in his fingers. Helps immensely when you go from acoustic back to 10's on electric.

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Has anybody tried out those ernie ball RPS strings?
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Has anybody tried out those ernie ball RPS strings?
used a couple of sets (got them at a bargain $$)....to me they felt more flubby and prone to string buzz than e.g. GHS, Dunlop Wylde (one of my favs) and the Dean Markley Helix (unique touch/feel on the low strings)

The RPS also lacks longevity when compared to the others I mentioned imho
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My Kawai F-Series guitars get GHS Santana 11.5-56 sets which are my go to heavy rock strings (though I think Santana endorsement ended and they remarketed the same string).  My other guitars get Ernie Ball Cobalt 10s or GHS Boomer 10s.
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Thanks Chaos,just want to try something different for a change.I'll take a look at those deans.

@Kawai,how are those cobalts,saw they are quite expensive compared to other brands,are they worth the money?
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