Need advice on string brands

[dreamist]

I have been trying out several brands of guitar strings. So far, I've tried Ernie Ball (Regular Slinky), GHS Boomers, D'Addario XL, DR Tite-Fit. I love D'Addario's bright, sparkling top end, but feel that the bottom end is lacking body, kinda thin. The rest of the brands are better than D'Addario in this respect, IMO.

So I wonder if anyone could recommend a string brand that has D'Addario's bright top end, but with better, full-body bottom end. I was quite tempted to do mix-n-match actually, but that would be very wasteful.

 

[haikelzambri]

my fav string brands/type are

1st,zakk wydle signiture strings..(medium)the low strings damn heavy
2nd,alexi laiho sigiture..............(9's) u can really bend that thing lol
3rd,d'aqusto rockwound.............(8's,9's)idk how to spell...
4th,malmsteen signiture string...(8's,9's)the low strings very buttery lol

 

[loldude333]

I use DR Tite-Fits and at least for my guitar, its been great, the top end u want is there. Could be your guitar as well, u can try Curt Mangans at G77 or Dr Duck's strings at SV.

 

[relinquish69]

ever tried Darco strings?

 

[dreamist]

I've tried DR Tite-Fits, and while they sound really full (more so than other brands I've tried), which I like, I find myself wanting a little bit more top end. Probably they are not for my guitar.

I've seen but never tried Darco strings. I only know they are made by Martin. I use Martin's strings on my acoustic, though.

 

[relinquish69]

Darco strings good. very ideal for strats, pop-ish sounding. lacking the ballsy bass sound though. I'd conclude that they are very well rounded, not overbearing in any aspect.

ok now for a better recommendation. PRS 10, available at Davis (if I'm not mistaken). Although the materials are the same compared to slinkys and daddario, they sound different. you really should try a pack. only gripe is the price.

http://www.elderly.com/accessories/names/prs-(.010-.046)-electric-guitar-strings--PRS3105.htm

very nice strings but I still stick with Darco cos they are a cheaper alternative.

 

[paradox.]

other than elixirs, what other strings slow down the rust process? as my room humidity is quite high + sweaty palms.

 

[jskadiang]

^ Ernie-Ball makes coated Titanium-wound strings, and Cleartone makes coated strings as well.

 

[theGroovyMusic]

^+1 heheh, support both elixirs+cleartone, but now save money, Ernie 10s ftw