https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:24:13 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115944 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 23:52:27 +0000
that's 9 SETS for €51 - i.e €5.66 a set (less than £4). The GHS/Martin's come out at around €3,75 (about £2,50) a set - about half street price]]> Guitar Players Discussion greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115944 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115926 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 21:04:43 +0000 I like d'addario lights on my electric]]> Guitar Players Discussion Peaveyt60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115926 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115924 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 20:56:28 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115924 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115915 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 20:08:11 +0000
A few years back I was in a band that played a lot of the modern down-tuned songs. I would use 11-53 gauge for that. Also had to raise the action a little.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115915 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115899 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 18:08:01 +0000
Some bugger's making a profit.....although at that price, I shouldn't think he'd have too many customers.....

:D :D :D

Vic]]> Guitar Players Discussion Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115899 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115897 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 17:50:43 +0000
I usually buy through ebay from a relatively local guitar shop (I can't buy for the ebay price in the shop) - a 12 pack of GHS Boomers costs me €45 inc. postage, if I'm too lazy to go and collect them, as are the Martins.

A 9 pack of D'adarrio's would cost me €51 inc. postage - so I'm well supplied, whatever I choose.]]> Guitar Players Discussion greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115897 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115892 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 17:08:26 +0000
Local shops sell them for $20, which is why I buy nothing in a local store. For a couple of dollars I would help support my local shop but not DOUBLE.
Musicians friend and other online companies sell them for around $10. I stock up on strings when I am buying other things, so I don't pay shipping just for strings.

I am still experimenting with other brands here and there.]]> Guitar Players Discussion JosephLefty https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115892 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115886 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 16:52:13 +0000
Acoustic: Adamas 1818E Phosphor Bronze Light cost $0.99 on sale at Music123

I am not sure if they still have these on sale (I don't think the Adomas are) anymore but I got a great deal on them. If you buy strings online either look for fre shipping (what I did) or order with something else. I think they are cheaper online. I know Music123 isstill running their free shipping special but only for a short time..]]> Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115886 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115880 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 16:09:50 +0000
I pay about £16 for a three-pack...(roughly $30)

And these days I tend to change them quite often, I DO like that fresh twangy tone you only get with new strings....

And with regards to the acids and oils in your skin, just give the strings a good rub down with a soft cloth when you've finished playing...it's a good habit to get into, and your strings'll last a lot longer....

:D :D :D

Vic]]> Guitar Players Discussion Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115880 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115872 Sat, 06 Aug 2005 13:44:02 +0000
Strat: 10's/D'Addario XL's/3.5 bucks

Lighter guage strings are easier to fret, allow for easier bends, more pronounced vibrato, and tend to sound "thinner". I dunno about that personally because I haven't compared string guages because I know I'll probably run into setup issues.

As far as price, generally more expensive strings are going to last longer because that means they're probably coated and will be better protected against acids and oils in your skin.

You can, but you don't have to. It depends on if you like that fresh zingy tone from new strings or not.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Metaellihead https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/which-strings-do-you-use/#post-115872