What strings do you use? - Page 4

Polaris · 06-05-2007, 03:10 AM

Well, I posted on this a while back but I've now made the switch to Ernie Ball strings! Although the Elixirs are amazing they're just too damn expensive and I find I hardly ever break strings anyway.

I have to buy singles separately -

10p-13p-17p-30w-42w-54w

I tune to C-standard. I find this set is a good compromise for tight rhythm, lead work and chords for consistency, etc. It seems to work nicely with the axis.

azazael · 06-09-2007, 03:01 PM

I was using Heavy Top Skinny Bottoms for about 2 years on my Axis tuned to Eb.
However Ive went to the Hybrid Slinkys now and tune to E. Although I wear out a set of strings in mere hours...

pjdude · 06-10-2007, 08:30 PM

Usually GC's GHS el cheapo's when they're on sale.

I break WAY too many strings to justify paying a lot for them!

MrMusashi · 06-10-2007, 10:10 PM

im checking out most brands i can get my hand on.. lately ive tried the following:
elixsirs: didnt like em. they seem stiff and they need some play-in to get rid of that clang clang sound. also they are so slippery it feels like downhill skiing :lol:
i tried the all nickel fenders (7150): they are consistent in sound.. not very bright but they keep the lil overtones they got for a long time. they are the opposites of the elixsirs slip-wise. a lil sweat and your fingers are stuck! and they also got that good accentuation on the attack.. boom boom

i like nickels that way..
now im on a set of rotosounds. nickel coated.. just put em on so i really cant say how they sound yet

i also ordered some eb strings, and im tryin those next

MrM

John Denner · 06-16-2007, 09:28 AM

I hope I don't make any enemy's here ...

I enjoy theses strings! But play Ernie Ball Guitars only!

Simply the Best guitar you can buy today!

www.johndennerrocks.com - The Official John Denner Web Site

maximumleo · 06-27-2007, 01:04 PM

Was using regular slinky's for years, but about 12 months back, decided to opt for power slinky's in standard. Have my main axe (Gibbo LP Studio) strung with 'em since.

Recently acquired a set of Not Even Slinky's, decided to slap em onto my Epiphone LP Standard (believe it or not it plays pretty nicely) in D standard. Gotta say, i love the feel of them

jewel36 · 07-02-2007, 08:02 AM

I use Ernie Ball Hybrid bass string and i love this strings

Dead-Eye · 07-03-2007, 03:52 AM

Regular Slinkies and 7-string Regular Slinkies...might put a thicker lowest string on the J-Custom though since it's only used for Drop D since I got my JP.

robelinda2 · 07-03-2007, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candid_x

Diggin' on EB Hybrids at present.

I bought 2 packs recently upon your recommendation- they are great! I put em on my 20th Silo and my Blue Pearl AL.

Rage · 07-03-2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candid_x

Diggin' on EB Hybrids at present.

Yep, I tried these for the first time early this year... love em.

PeterArrow · 07-05-2007, 10:41 AM

I've been using EB Regular's most of the time but I also tried EB power's a couple of times and they sound a little.. bit better then the Regular 10's.
I just switch every now and then, I've also been thinking of getting the Hybrids a try.
The higher Regular's strings with the lower Power's, sounds good I think?

HunterSThompson · 08-04-2007, 12:50 AM

I haven't broken them yet..I just takem' off and boil them ..I filled out the warranty card..and sent it in...I thought they'd send me new ones when I needed them ???

Hunter

GoKart_MoZart · 08-04-2007, 04:43 PM

They will, Hunter, just be patient.

RitchieDarling · 08-07-2007, 12:02 PM

Rotosound Ultra Lights .35 - .85

But don't tell BP!

R

KennethB · 08-07-2007, 08:24 PM

After getting the 20th SR5 I'll be using Slinkys now on that bass and the Dargie SR5 too. .045-.130. Just perfect. My old teal SR gets D'Addarios XLs .045-.100.
My guitars all has Slinkys .010-.046. on them. One upcoming guitar will get XLs in the same gauges. My fretless Jazz wears Rotosound Swing Bass strings .045-.105. For some reason those string really match that bass.

I've tried every string brand and gauge I can think of. And my favorites are Ernie Ball and D'Addario nickel rounds in "regular light gauge" on both bass and guitar.

Ernie Ball Slinkys has a ballsy, raw sound. While D'Addarios XLs has a smooth, softer sound. I love 'em both.

But in closing I'd like to say: BUY ERNIE BALL STRINGS!!!!!!!!!!!

06-05-2007, 03:10 AM	#46
Polaris Registered User Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: London Posts: 56	strings Well, I posted on this a while back but I've now made the switch to Ernie Ball strings! Although the Elixirs are amazing they're just too damn expensive and I find I hardly ever break strings anyway. I have to buy singles separately - 10p-13p-17p-30w-42w-54w I tune to C-standard. I find this set is a good compromise for tight rhythm, lead work and chords for consistency, etc. It seems to work nicely with the axis.

06-10-2007, 08:30 PM	#48
pjdude Registered User Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Media, PA. Posts: 28	Usually GC's GHS el cheapo's when they're on sale. I break WAY too many strings to justify paying a lot for them! __________________ PJ Clement My Website "...none of the best things in life are easy"

06-10-2007, 10:10 PM	#49
MrMusashi Registered User Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 69° 40' 0" North, 18° 58' 0" East Posts: 818	im checking out most brands i can get my hand on.. lately ive tried the following: elixsirs: didnt like em. they seem stiff and they need some play-in to get rid of that clang clang sound. also they are so slippery it feels like downhill skiing :lol: i tried the all nickel fenders (7150): they are consistent in sound.. not very bright but they keep the lil overtones they got for a long time. they are the opposites of the elixsirs slip-wise. a lil sweat and your fingers are stuck! and they also got that good accentuation on the attack.. boom boom i like nickels that way.. now im on a set of rotosounds. nickel coated.. just put em on so i really cant say how they sound yet i also ordered some eb strings, and im tryin those next MrM __________________ just put flats on the bongo!! benvenuto nella dipendenza! im now at 7 axes... (and 2 guitars )

06-16-2007, 09:28 AM	#50
John Denner Registered User Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 170	S.I.T strings I hope I don't make any enemy's here ... I enjoy theses strings! But play Ernie Ball Guitars only! Simply the Best guitar you can buy today! www.johndennerrocks.com - The Official John Denner Web Site

07-03-2007, 03:52 AM	#53
Dead-Eye Registered User Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: near Cologne, Germany Posts: 271	Regular Slinkies and 7-string Regular Slinkies...might put a thicker lowest string on the J-Custom though since it's only used for Drop D since I got my JP. __________________ '06 Luke Radiance Red loaded + EMG 89 '05 JP6 Desert Gold loaded '99 Silhouette Special Candy Red '06 Bongo Stealth 4HH

06-09-2007, 03:01 PM	#47
azazael Registered User Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 314	I was using Heavy Top Skinny Bottoms for about 2 years on my Axis tuned to Eb. However Ive went to the Hybrid Slinkys now and tune to E. Although I wear out a set of strings in mere hours...

06-27-2007, 01:04 PM	#51
maximumleo Registered User Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Was using regular slinky's for years, but about 12 months back, decided to opt for power slinky's in standard. Have my main axe (Gibbo LP Studio) strung with 'em since. Recently acquired a set of Not Even Slinky's, decided to slap em onto my Epiphone LP Standard (believe it or not it plays pretty nicely) in D standard. Gotta say, i love the feel of them

07-02-2007, 08:02 AM	#52
jewel36 Registered User Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	I use Ernie Ball Hybrid bass string and i love this strings

07-05-2007, 10:41 AM	#56
PeterArrow Registered User Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 8	I've been using EB Regular's most of the time but I also tried EB power's a couple of times and they sound a little.. bit better then the Regular 10's. I just switch every now and then, I've also been thinking of getting the Hybrids a try. The higher Regular's strings with the lower Power's, sounds good I think?

08-04-2007, 12:50 AM	#57
HunterSThompson Registered User Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia/West Virginia Posts: 149	I haven't broken them yet..I just takem' off and boil them ..I filled out the warranty card..and sent it in...I thought they'd send me new ones when I needed them ??? Hunter __________________ guitars 98 EBMM Trans Purple Axis 99 EBMM Trans Orange Axis basses 88 Warwick NT-4 Thumb 89 Warwick NT-5 Thumb 91 Warwick NT-4 Thumb 89 Hamer Chaparral 5-String "The Boston gig has been cancelled. --What? --Yeah. I wouldn't worry about it though. It's not a big college town." -Ian Faith (This IS Spinal Tap) http://www.myspace.com/klausbrodesser

08-04-2007, 04:43 PM	#58
GoKart_MoZart Registered User Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 164	They will, Hunter, just be patient.

08-07-2007, 12:02 PM	#59
RitchieDarling Registered User Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bass Heaven, AZ Posts: 1,856	Rotosound Ultra Lights .35 - .85 But don't tell BP! R __________________ Viscount Of The Dargies......... www.myspace.com/onesmalloasis www.myspace.com/planbprescottaz

08-07-2007, 08:24 PM	#60
KennethB Registered User Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stavanger, Norway Posts: 910	After getting the 20th SR5 I'll be using Slinkys now on that bass and the Dargie SR5 too. .045-.130. Just perfect. My old teal SR gets D'Addarios XLs .045-.100. My guitars all has Slinkys .010-.046. on them. One upcoming guitar will get XLs in the same gauges. My fretless Jazz wears Rotosound Swing Bass strings .045-.105. For some reason those string really match that bass. I've tried every string brand and gauge I can think of. And my favorites are Ernie Ball and D'Addario nickel rounds in "regular light gauge" on both bass and guitar. Ernie Ball Slinkys has a ballsy, raw sound. While D'Addarios XLs has a smooth, softer sound. I love 'em both. But in closing I'd like to say: BUY ERNIE BALL STRINGS!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ " jeg lukker et øye og ser halvt....jeg lukker begge og ser alt " 96 Stingray Translucent Teal/Rosewood/Black pg 07 Stingray5 H Dargie Delight 07 Stingray5 HS 20th Anniversary / maple 89 Silhouette Trans Red/Maple/White pg/SSS/Hardtail

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