Re: What string weight do you use?
archardJoined: Jan 11 2007 |
Wow, one major drawback of heavier strings is that it's way harder on your fingers. After playing with them for a few days my fingers now feel like they did when I first started out. Gonna have to build up calluses again.
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Re: What string weight do you use?
L10NI am the user, Lybaerd Joined: Feb 10 2008 |
I use D'Addario too, .11 G
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Re: What string weight do you use?
Dandy_SephyJoined: Jan 06 2008 |
I'm threw a set of D'Addario .45-.105's on my Warwick bass at the weekend and they are far too bright! Although it means I'm experimenting more with plucking and picking positions to get a better sound, so maybe it's not entirely bad. I could do with some suggestions for a better set though! |
Re: What string weight do you use?
L10NI am the user, Lybaerd Joined: Feb 10 2008 |
Well they aren't cheap and I'm not a bassist but I'd say check some warm chromes,
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Re: What string weight do you use?
Kotex
Location: Oakland Joined: Jul 23 2007 |
I usually use a custom made set of 11-14-18-30-42-52-62.
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Re: What string weight do you use?
michi2002k2Joined: Oct 29 2007 |
Im also with .11 strings (martin strings actually). |
Re: What string weight do you use?
MetalMario702The Mario of Metal Location: Rhode Island Joined: Oct 27 2007 |
idk what i use but they're nickel plated according to the package =P
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Re: What string weight do you use?
herpiesJoined: Jun 05 2008 |
i use regular light |
Re: What string weight do you use?
archardJoined: Jan 11 2007 |
I take back what I said about heavier weighted strings... they're best left up to electric guitars. I've been using them for over a month and my fingers still haven't really adjusted to them. They hurt after playing for a long time... something that never happened with light strings. Also, it's damn near impossible to hold down some barre chords without straining your wrist and causing all kinds of fret buzz. I do not recommend anything other than light strings for finger picking acoustic guitar players.
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Re: What string weight do you use?
BooDoo
People Location: Somerville, MA Joined: Mar 24 2008 |
What about fingerpicking electric? I generally keep my bass and treble strings as separate types to add definition, so right now I have med flatwound in the treble and light roundwound on the bass on my SG and the reverse on my Strat. I really like this setup, but the time is coming to try some others as well. |
Re: What string weight do you use?
ElousticalNovice umong experts Location: Naked on a toilet with a computer on my lap Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
Is there such a thing as medium weight?
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Re: What string weight do you use?
blankglitteringprizes Location: Vivec, Morrowind Joined: Feb 15 2008 |
I like to use Ernie Ball .12 gauge, but since the place I usually get them is out of stock I've been rocking .11s. The .12s are great for dropped tunings (anything below 1 step). Mabye I'm being paranoid but the pinch harmonics from the .12s sound amazing O.O. I can do .9s and 10.s, almost anything really...they all sound good to me.
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Re: What string weight do you use?
archardJoined: Jan 11 2007 |
"Eloustical" posted:
Yeah, there is
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ElousticalNovice umong experts Location: Naked on a toilet with a computer on my lap Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
Has anyone tried them?
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Re: What string weight do you use?
archardJoined: Jan 11 2007 |
The strings I talked about in the original post were medium. Like I said, they sound really full and vibrant, but the tension in them is much higher and they kill your fingers and make you press down so hard on barre chords. I wouldn't recommend them for fingerpicking.
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Re: What string weight do you use?
ElousticalNovice umong experts Location: Naked on a toilet with a computer on my lap Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
Oh, alright, sorry, I didn't get that from ''heavier", hah
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Re: What string weight do you use?
PLZKLLME0080The WhtDrgn Location: Midgar Joined: Jul 29 2008 |
I use medium Elixer stings. Usually Polyweb, but I'll also use Nanoweb strings. Elixer's strings are rust proof, and the coating makes it feel like silk. Also, their medium strings seem and look like heavy, regular, non-rust proof stings. But since they are like silk, they won't kill your fingers. They are also perfect for fingerpicking on electric since they won't pull on your right hand finders like the regular stings would, IMO. http://www.elixirstrings.com/products/product_electric.html
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Re: What string weight do you use?
Alex123456789Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
Yeah I use Elixir anti rust strings....accept I always buy the light I think im going to get heavier strings I snap my top string about every week....they are silky though |
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ElousticalNovice umong experts Location: Naked on a toilet with a computer on my lap Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
How much are they? Must be expensive
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Re: What string weight do you use?
PLZKLLME0080The WhtDrgn Location: Midgar Joined: Jul 29 2008 |
I get Elixer strings for about $10 or $12 a pack, but they usually last about 6 months each for me, so its worth it, IMO.
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Re: What string weight do you use?
ElousticalNovice umong experts Location: Naked on a toilet with a computer on my lap Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
Wow, I'll definately consider buying these
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Re: What string weight do you use?
PLZKLLME0080The WhtDrgn Location: Midgar Joined: Jul 29 2008 |
Actually, that 6 months is about where I cut them off and put new ones on. They start to wear out and the coating gets all shaggy, making it sound kinda crappy. But if you don't mind that, they would probably last longer.
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Re: What string weight do you use?
ElousticalNovice umong experts Location: Naked on a toilet with a computer on my lap Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
Six month's a long time, I wouldn't mind changing string strings only once or twice a year =D
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Re: What string weight do you use?
Alex123456789Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
Yeah it depends how you play really..i think id be better off with heavy strings |
Re: What string weight do you use?
ElousticalNovice umong experts Location: Naked on a toilet with a computer on my lap Joined: Aug 20 2008 |
Yeah, I'll try all weights once and see which best suits me
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archard
Joined: Jan 11 2007
After having used light strings for my entire life I decided to try some heavier strings today (D'Addario) and I love them
It seems like I don't have to put as much force into the strings to achieve the same intensity level as I did with light strings. The sound is much more vibrant and clear IMO. Maybe it's just my particular guitar though. What kind of strings do you use?