Strings

[letterhead]

Juz a thought, how does strings affect the sound quality of the guitar? And which strings do all of you use?

 

[bluepowder]

well,
I am no expert on the issue,but I always noticed that SIT strings seemed more bright and trebly,kinda twangy sometimes....
I have no preferences between dean markleys and daddarios but I end up using dean markleys,I find it giving more definition
DR coated strings suck,it gives this wierd addition to the tone that I am not able to figure out but i dun like it
DR normal strings are cool
Ernie Ball strings I havent used
all personal preferences and interpretations ofcourse

but ya they definitely affect the tone

 

[Phil]

Yup it's all up to preferences, I personally prefer the cheaper Daddarios.
Anyway there's an abundance of threads on strings, do use the 'SEARCH' function.

 

[Jiro]

I actually like how the dr coated strings change my sound a little...

 

[thor666]

There are links on the Guitar Sticky thread.

 

[killinghall]

Yup it's all up to preferences, I personally prefer the cheaper Daddarios. Anyway there's an abundance of threads on strings, do use the 'SEARCH' function.

I switched back to the cheap D'addarios some time back. For $5.50 a pack, their tone , durability and ability to hold their tune is quite amazing.

My worst experience are the GHS subzero/cyrogenic strings...they broke easily and would never stay in tune for long.

 

[Phil]

Yeap! Sometimes the price isn't the best indicator.
I tried the Bluesteels and didn't quite like it either, well, just audition everything.

 

[letterhead]

ohh... i saw ibanez strings that were only available in the U.S.... the were really good, it had great bite and yet was smooth at the same time, 1 set of strings cost 19 bucks...

 

[Kole]

I happen to use D'addario 9's. However, most people I know play with 10's or higher because they like the "heavyness" and sustaining power. These people also believe that these thicker strings contribute to a warmer tone. Personally, I find that the difference is less than substantial, if even existant; and I like the feel of 9's much better. As for brand...if you play a lot and change strings very often I would go with D'addario, they seem to be the cheapest.

Peace.

 

[bluepowder]

the thing that pissed me off with the DR coated strings,was the change in the way the strings behaved..i guess thats the best way to describe it

 

[letterhead]

oh yeah... wad does the tension got to do with the sound? Any diff? or just each electric is suited to one thickness? mines .09....