Unreliable strings

[EugeneSmasher]

Recently I've taken to using GHS Boomers for their nice tone and feel, but my strings cannot be considered old just yet, but my wound E string snapped right at the core. Its not a problem with the guitar because where the snap was, it was not where the string bends at the bridge.

So yeah, I'm looking for recommendations on strings good for alternative rock all the way to death metal, but strong and reliable.

Ps. not sure if this is the right place to post, but if not, mods kindly move it for me? Thanks! :mrgreen:

 

[Nicholasim]

please dont blame the strings, i have tried the GHS boomers and they ARE reliable, its probably your method used to bend etc.

well, i can recommend you 2 brands when i love. Dean Markley blue steels and EB slinkys.

 

[leecs]

did you properly stretch the strings? or you play too agressively?

 

[EugeneSmasher]

I stretch them before tightening, and I don't think I play very hard. I never had that problem with other strings.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

please dont blame the strings, i have tried the GHS boomers and they ARE reliable, its probably your method used to bend etc.

well, i can recommend you 2 brands when i love. Dean Markley blue steels and EB slinkys.

Unless I got a bad pack, but I've had a lot of nasty experiences with GHS some time ago, but never a problem with EB Slinkies...

 

[leecs]

then change brand lor.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Yeah definitely am. Gonna be either D'addario or Ernie Ball for me now. I'm not gonna perform with GHS strings.

 

[subversion]

GHS strings are superb. period. you've got a bad one in there, nothing to do with brand name reputation.

if you want a bend-friendly type, try SIT.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Actually I've just restrung my guitar with Ernie Ball Regular Slinkies... I've jumped ship back to Ernies They've never let me down.

 

[subversion]

EBs didn't let me down either, just that their useful life is rather short.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Really? I find their tone life acceptable, but yeah, not really spectacular in that aspect. Dean Markleys seem to last the longest for me but they just won't stay in tune, and I don't quite like the tone either...

D'addarios rust even before the tone dies :mrgreen: nice tone but it sucks playing on rusty strings.

 

[subversion]

EBs has this crunch when its fresh. but it's not lasting.

d'addarios are indeed known to have a very short lifespan. this brand name is suitable for those who change strings often like the pros who re-string their workhorses every night.

in terms of endurance (free from chemical treatment), my vote goes to Curt Mangan.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Curt Mangans don't snap easily? Or the tone lasts very long...

I've never tried them before, but was considering some time ago.

 

[Xypher]

Does this mean Curt Mangans have the best combination of life and tone?

 

[Ized]

Curt Mangans are ok. they last fairly long(longer than addarios or ernie ball) but i find the feel of the strings rather stiff to do bends compared to the brands i've mentioned.

For me, the current strings im using are DR tite fits. slightly more expensive(8 bucks) but the strings last quite long and still feel damn good even when they turn black. They also stay in tune better with my fender strat and i abuse the whammy bar alot (im using the vintage bridge and not the locking variety). Probably due to the coated nature of strings.

Former dedicated EB user here.

 

[HarrisonYeo]

GHS are the current ones' i find the best. Comparing the tone between GHS and D'Addario , GHS has a nicer tone.

 

[Rossie]

Just a heads up...
RPS Slinkies 10 are just in stock at Music Theme...

 

[HarrisonYeo]

Rotosound strings are pretty good too but abit expensive than GHS or D'Addario's

 

[Godspeed64]

Are you sure it's not your bridge? Might even be the nut for all you know..
Might be a tad bit too sharp.. Or your method of bending..
Or its just a bad pack!

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Nope, can't be the nut because it snapped just before the bridge, but it can't be the bridge because the saddles are smooth and show no likelihood of cutting into the strings.