Strings...

[Newbie]

Hi

Can u recommend me a set of thats bendy and lasting?Currently i use Ernie Balls but they don't last

DR Red Devils

 

[neuro182]

string care

hi all,

i got a small prob here - my palms sometimes get sweaty wen playing. any strings to intro dat will not rust that easily & easy to bend.

also, is dere any good string care lotion to intro?

 

[pooo]

Maybe you could try the DR coated strings? The ones that come in Red, blue and black. They have this anti rust coat. Lasts quite a while.

 

[vernplum]

Maybe you could try the DR coated strings? The ones that come in Red, blue and black. They have this anti rust coat. Lasts quite a while.

I wanted to try those - then I got to the store and found out they are $18 a pack.

You can buy two packs of regular strings that might end up lasting longer than a set of coated for the same price. Who knows?

 

[neuro182]

Maybe you could try the DR coated strings? The ones that come in Red, blue and black. They have this anti rust coat. Lasts quite a while.

I wanted to try those - then I got to the store and found out they are $18 a pack.

You can buy two packs of regular strings that might end up lasting longer than a set of coated for the same price. Who knows?

+1

I tried a pack of Black Diamond Coated Strings from Davis at $15 (supposed to last quite long) but the coating came off after 10-15 times of playing (mostly during jamming sessions). I almost cried.

 

[Timex]

Maybe you could try the DR coated strings? The ones that come in Red, blue and black. They have this anti rust coat. Lasts quite a while.

Are they bendy cause i am learning Clapton songs

 

[pooo]

The ones i tried were the red ones. It did flake a little, but that was after a LONG time of playing, and only at small spots. Hmm, the bends work for me on that, but i still prefer the feel of regular uncoated strings. Give it a shot, it's worth testing out at least once.

 

[neuro182]

$$$

The ones i tried were the red ones. It did flake a little, but that was after a LONG time of playing, and only at small spots. Hmm, the bends work for me on that, but i still prefer the feel of regular uncoated strings. Give it a shot, it's worth testing out at least once.

How much again?

 

[berukblue]

Doesn't anybody here uses Elixirs? :lol: I noe you guys think its too expensive for strings but i think it's worth it.....ever since i changed to Elixirs one year ago...i've only ever bought 2 packs, for 2 different guitars :wink:

 

[pooo]

Re: $$$

The ones i tried were the red ones. It did flake a little, but that was after a LONG time of playing, and only at small spots. Hmm, the bends work for me on that, but i still prefer the feel of regular uncoated strings. Give it a shot, it's worth testing out at least once.

How much again?

About 18 a pack i think. It's quite expensive

 

[serialninja]

i've probably tried most of the major string manufacturers including Elixirs, DR Red Devils, Black Diamonds, Dean Markley Blue Steels, Ernie Balls (everything from Hybrids to Super Slinkys), GHS Sub Zeros, Boomers, D'Addario, Fender, Gibson, etc.

my favourite strings of all time are Everly B52 Bombers, but they're not available in singapore, so when i run out of Everlys i use DRs, 9 gauge, and use the DR String protector fluid stuff on them to lengthen the lifespan. it's good stuff. my strings generally last me about 2 months or so, sometimes longer, with fairly frequent playing. the Red Devils were actually pretty good, but i can get about the same life or longer using the string protector fluid and standard DR strings, so i just stick to that.

 

[neuro182]

Re: $$$

The ones i tried were the red ones. It did flake a little, but that was after a LONG time of playing, and only at small spots. Hmm, the bends work for me on that, but i still prefer the feel of regular uncoated strings. Give it a shot, it's worth testing out at least once.

How much again?

About 18 a pack i think. It's quite expensive

Well if it last I dun mind.

 

[Pyro]

How much are the roto pinks?

 

[repulse87]

Doesn't anybody here uses Elixirs? :lol: I noe you guys think its too expensive for strings but i think it's worth it.....ever since i changed to Elixirs one year ago...i've only ever bought 2 packs, for 2 different guitars :wink:

I think Elixirs are excellent strings! They have the polycoat and the nanoweb. I prefer the nanoweb ones, the polycoat ones have a lil' weird slimy feel to me which irks me. They do last a lot longer for $20+, but I'd rather buy like 4packs of GHS Boomers and change regularly. I don't know if you guys feel the same way but strings may last longer but intonation is only good with fresh strings.

 

[neuro182]

Haha

Doesn't anybody here uses Elixirs? :lol: I noe you guys think its too expensive for strings but i think it's worth it.....ever since i changed to Elixirs one year ago...i've only ever bought 2 packs, for 2 different guitars :wink:

I think Elixirs are excellent strings! They have the polycoat and the nanoweb. I prefer the nanoweb ones, the polycoat ones have a lil' weird slimy feel to me which irks me. They do last a lot longer for $20+, but I'd rather buy like 4packs of GHS Boomers and change regularly. I don't know if you guys feel the same way but strings may last longer but intonation is only good with fresh strings.

4 packs of GHS Boomer sounds good, but changing strings on a floyd rose guit for a new lyk me = gone case!!

 

[psionic]

dean markley blue steel foreverrr!!!! rayer:

 

[repulse87]

haha.. sorry floyd rose users... im using a simpler trem bridge. string and go.. haha

 

[wangdexian]

I feel obliged to laugh at guitarists. :lol:
Hail bassists!

 

[spikes]

dean markley blue steel foreverrr!!!! rayer:

i'll double that...

 

[neuro182]

haha

I feel obliged to laugh at guitarists. :lol:
Hail bassists!

EVIL!!