NMcGuitar Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I had band practice last night (I keep meaning to start a thread about that...). Tuesday I put a brand new set of strings on my guitar. The old ones didn't seem that bad, but I decided it was time. Wow! It was an absolute dream playing last night! There are certainly better things in life than a new set of strings, but it's got to be up there in the top 10 or so! (Just wanted to share). May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiC Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 OK, it's starting to become a habit here of people bragging about their GREAT strings without giving any details! You better tell us what kind you got!!! "Treat your wife with honor, respect, and understanding as you live together so that you can pray effectively as husband and wife." 1 Peter 3:7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 DR Pure Blues (0.010). They're the same strings that I've been using for a while (and I really like 'em). I was just commenting on how nice a fresh set feels. You never think the old ones are in particularly bad shape until you put the new ones on. Then it's just pure bliss. May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiC Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Originally posted by NMcGuitar: DR Pure Blues (0.010). They're the same strings that I've been using for a while (and I really like 'em). I was just commenting on how nice a fresh set feels. You never think the old ones are in particularly bad shape until you put the new ones on. Then it's just pure bliss. Thanx for sharing! I'm glad you some that you like. That can be hard at times. "Treat your wife with honor, respect, and understanding as you live together so that you can pray effectively as husband and wife." 1 Peter 3:7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 BTW, I know there have been a bunch of threads on various brands of strings, but I'll reiterate here. What I like most about DR Pure Blues is the tone. They manage to have a nice, crisp sound, but aren't "thin". Supposedly this is due to the fact that they use a round core, rather than a hex core (honestly, I've really got no idea why this would make a difference...). I guess the best way to describe the sound is "very full". I also like the feel of these strings. When I switched to these (I used to use Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky's) I didn't change my string gauge, but somehow they felt lighter. Bending is easier and smoother. Maybe it has something to do with the materials used?? Anyway, for anyone out there who is thinking of switching brands, I whole heartedly suggest giving these a try. May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I have a set of some handmade strings that I`m waiting to try out, never heard of em before but I`m not going to throw out a relatively new set just to put them on. Still, really looking forward to a field test. They`re called Caribe, haven`t found them online but I posted their number and address a while back. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyelmis Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I've been playing Dean Markley's for years and years and love them. However, I recently put DR's on my ASAT and Sheraton, and they are now my favorite string. Didn't love them on my Strat, but it's got EMG actives and that likely affected the overall tonal impact of the DRs there. They have a great rock/blues tone, the "light top, heavy bottom" set is fantastic to allow excellent rythym work and great lead tone. www.ruleradio.com "Fame is like death: We will never know what it looks like until we've reached the other side. Then it will be impossible to describe and no one will believe you if you try." - Sloane Crosley, Village Voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werewolf by Night Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 On a Les Paul or similar, shorter-than-most-Fenders-scale guitar (standard-pitch/standard-tuned), a new set of DR "Pure Blues" .011" through .050" is absolutely perfect! Fat 'n' full yet still clear and sparkly 'n' zingy, bends are better than ever on any of the wound-strings! 'Full impact' would describe 'em well! I really don't think I'll ever find a better match for a Les Paul. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAN Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I Get my strings here. 24 sets for $56.00. SHIPPED I'll never pay 4 to 5 bucks a set again. So Many Drummers. So Little Time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madgrinder Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky, hybrid slinky. just checked all my strings...the ones in use and the ones still packed. Each one is a... ...it's Mr Stabby, da da da da da daaaah, da da da da da da daaaah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 i am about to try "Wyres", they are a coated set with a smaller core and larger windings. did any of you ever try them out? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 I had Dean Markley's on all of my instuments for the past 20 years. Several months ago, a friend of mine gave me a set of "GHS Guitar Boomers". I'm a converted man! I love the tone, the full crunch. They also seem to last a long time. Great strings! Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiC Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 I used to love the 5150's. Do they still make those??? "Treat your wife with honor, respect, and understanding as you live together so that you can pray effectively as husband and wife." 1 Peter 3:7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Originally posted by KHAN: I Get my strings here. 24 sets for $56.00. SHIPPED I'll never pay 4 to 5 bucks a set again.I bookmarked that page, Khan. Thanks. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guit-it Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Very interesting, I have used Ernie Ball for years because they hold their tone! How do the strings sold on the link compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAN Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I've used about 8 sets so far. My impression is that they are not quite as bright as Ernie Ball's. As far a holding their tone, It's hard to say since I am a bit fanatical about changing my stings for every gig. I've tried most of the name brand strings out there at one time or another, and they all sound dead to me after a gig. So Many Drummers. So Little Time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachg Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 for my martion d-15, blue steel lights are amazing! anyone try the elctric version, i wonder if they;re as great sounding as the acoustic!!!!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 If I can afford them, D'Addario XL's are the longest lasting strings I have found. If I can't afford them, anything nickel and gauged 9-42 works just fine. Can't stand the sound of stainless steel strings; they create a funny resonance in the low mids that sounds awful to me. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ademus Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 For what it's worth....... I tried Webstrings on my main guitar and was extremely disapointed. Webstrings had an intolerable volume variance between strings (for me anyway). I've switched to DR (Pure Blues and Tite-Fit, depending upon the application) and am very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Lambo Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Seems to me you don't change strings very often. I'd guess that you're more impressed with the new strings, not the fact that they're a certain brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueZet Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I have used just about any brand there is on the market, some years ago I used to change strings every two weeks, and I was using 'maxima golds' at that time - pretty expensive addiction, let me tell you nowadays... I changed strings on my Tele, when I bought it, because the factory strings are just TOO light for me (seems like every maker puts elastic on their guitar instead of strings)and since then I "changed" ONE string, because the old one broke - apart from that, they've been on since February brands: I used to be the "i'll have the best strings in the shop"-guy now I'm the "i'll have the cheapest strings in the shop as long as they come in separate bags"-guy (I hate it when I break a string and have to untangle a bunch of strings from a plastic bag and THEN try to see the difference in color on a dim (or un-)lit stage this approach has worked about 5 years for me, and I don't think I sound any worse than before - au contraire, as the French would say - due to recent cutbacks, the light at the end of the tunnel has been SWITCHED OFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Originally posted by zachg: for my martion d-15, blue steel lights are amazing! anyone try the elctric version, i wonder if they;re as great sounding as the acoustic!!!!????Are you talkin Dean Markley? those are my mainstays if I`m not trying something exotic. I`m a 10-42 guy, no way am I going back to lights. I used to use Maxima gold too, didn`t need to cxhange them often enough to make it prohibitive but I have a lighter touch than some. Too bad they stopped making them, I saved two sets. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennyf Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Originally posted by KHAN: I Get my strings here. 24 sets for $56.00. SHIPPED I'm with Khan on these. Been using them exclusively for at least a couple years now, both acoustic and electric. Their service is really fast too. They send 'em thru the mail, but I usually have them within two days of placing the order, and I'm on the opposite coast. I have the impression that I have to stretch out the plain strings a little more than I do with, say, D'addario's, before the tuning stabilizes, but that's not a biggie to me. Don't have any breakage problems. I have to change strings at least once a week on guitars that I'm playing, so I can't comment on the strings' long-term tone quality. (Aren't any that last for me.) band link: bluepearlband.com music, lessons, gig schedules at dennyf.com STURGEON'S LAW --98% of everything is bullshit. My Unitarian Jihad Name is: The Jackhammer of Love and Mercy. Get yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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