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Post by kc on Jan 26, 2020 14:49:10 GMT -7
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Post by doctorice on Jan 26, 2020 15:49:10 GMT -7
I watched this yesterday. I've currently got guitars strung with 10s and 11s, one with 9s. I don't think it's likely I'd go to 8s, but I may experiment with moving the 11s down to 10 as a start.
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Post by helmi on Jan 26, 2020 15:59:34 GMT -7
I use 9 1/2 sets on my PRS's. I could probably do and 8 set, because some of the strings aren't that far off from my 9 1/2 set, but I cant imagine using a 8 on the high E string.
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Post by Faze on Jan 26, 2020 16:02:18 GMT -7
I went to the Ernie ball primo 9.5 strings. I used to use 10s I absolutely love these 9.5 they are perfect imho. They feel and sound great and cover many styles of music. I play Funk and R&B, Gospel, Blues and Rock these strings Are the goods!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2020 16:05:43 GMT -7
I watched the whole thing.
The factor for me has never been the "sound" of the strings, it's been my ability to control them the way I want to.
I can't play in control on light strings. I can't bend to pitch. I can't use a capo with them. I can't really play a guitar the way I like to with light strings. The lack of "resistance" with light strings is just too slippery for me.
I want to be able to play in tune on the gig or when recording and for that I need the heavier strings that I'm used to.
I did move down a few years ago from my old gauges (12-56) to a lighter set (11-52) and that was a smooth transition. I tried going further (10 and 09's) and I didn't like the feel.
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Post by Rockerfeller on Jan 26, 2020 16:18:15 GMT -7
At this point in my life, I'm use to 10's. When I just look at 9's they bend! I'm staying with what works for me. But it was a cool video!
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Post by digs57 on Jan 26, 2020 16:24:09 GMT -7
Using ghs 10-50 ej set on strat...used a little lighter set...was comfortable but man I needed string tension...heavier on lp standard daddario 11-49
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Post by fallingstarsusa on Jan 26, 2020 16:47:23 GMT -7
The only thing I'm doing WRONG is spending too much time on the internet and not enough time working on my ears, voice, and hands.
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Post by kc on Jan 26, 2020 17:36:08 GMT -7
I would have liked to hear any difference in string gauges with a much cleaner sound, rather than the (IMO) fairly heavy grind they used.
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Post by helmi on Jan 26, 2020 17:41:38 GMT -7
I want to be able to play in tune on the gig or when recording and for that I need the heavier strings that I'm used to. C'mon, playing in tune is overrated anyhow! (lol)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2020 17:43:03 GMT -7
I want to be able to play in tune on the gig or when recording and for that I need the heavier strings that I'm used to. C'mon, playing in tune is overrated anyhow! (lol) It's my job.
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Post by digs57 on Jan 26, 2020 17:46:15 GMT -7
The only thing I'm doing WRONG is spending too much time on the internet and not enough time working on my ears, voice, and hands. You mean looking at girls on the internet and practicing at the same time isn't really practicing?
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Post by markT on Jan 26, 2020 17:59:27 GMT -7
I watched that earlier today and cut it off when they started saying everyone in the 70's were using 8's. No "they" weren't. I was using 10-46 in the 70's and use 11-50 on all my guitars now. I'm perfectly happy.
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Post by runninwiththerevil (Matthew) on Jan 26, 2020 19:32:17 GMT -7
I found this interesting. I ordered the 9’s they used.
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Post by John on Jan 27, 2020 3:50:40 GMT -7
I've used 10s for decades. A few years ago, I remember using some one else's guitar with 9s on them. The three plain strings were fun to yank around. But I found the three wound strings less desirable. They lacked resistance and when playing simple chords, I would slightly sharp the strings if I played with any aggression. It was slight, but I could hear it. I think the same way Roscoe/Eric was implying. I suppose with time, I would adapt and my brain would adjust and I would learn to not push so hard.
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Post by detuned on Jan 27, 2020 6:56:47 GMT -7
I've used 11's for years, mainly because I used to play so hard I'd break anything smaller in half a set. I was a meathead...
Years later, it's what I'm used to, so 11's it is.
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Jan 27, 2020 7:32:17 GMT -7
Like KC, I’d like to hear that comparison on clean settings, and just-breaking-up as well. I don’t usually get to just play distorted - I have to cover a broad spectrum.
I used to play DR Pure Blues lite n’ heavy (9 to 46) but over the last couple years I went to straight mediums (10 to 46) - I like the clean tone better. To my ear it’s more full and articulate. I can still bend without issue, and can capo when needed with messing up the tuning horribly.
Also, I always wonder why they don’t do the listening test “blind.” I wonder how well they would’ve noticed the differences if they didn’t know which track they were listening to.
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Post by jhen86 (jordan) on Jan 27, 2020 7:52:34 GMT -7
I’ve only ever been able to play 10s. I’ve used the slinky 10s in this video for years. Tried 11’s and 12’s half step down. Terrible. Any lighter than 10 and it’s a sloppy mess.
This video does have me compelled to try some 9s again though and really work on my touch/finesse a little more.
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Post by zpilot on Jan 27, 2020 8:10:39 GMT -7
I'm a believer. I was contemplating going to 9-42 anyway since I don't play as much anymore. I normally use EB Slinkys on my Strat and Tele's. I had a set of DR "TITE FIT" 9-42 strings laying around so I threw them on my Strat and loved them right away. Nice clear tone, clean or dirty. No trouble with bending accuracy and I do a lot of faux steel. The tuning settled in quickly but not as quick as the Slinkys. This all may be as much to do with the change in make as well as size. I don't know about that. I get less string buzz too on the 6th string.
I have used 10-46 on everything electric almost all my life except for a couple of years back in the '70's when I played a Les Paul with Dimarzio Super Distortion pickups which are very dark, high-output pickups. I used Sound City 8's on it. Yes, I had tuning problems with that setup.
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Post by Russell B on Jan 27, 2020 11:18:37 GMT -7
I would probably break a string in about 10 seconds if I move from 10s to 8s.
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Post by Dan F"i"fe on Jan 27, 2020 14:06:02 GMT -7
I started experimenting using variations of string gauges vs the various standard packs sold. For instance I used the supposed Hendrix gauges on my strat and noticed a difference in tonality and James Burton gauges on my tele (which I'm playing more of these days) but a big difference with the Burton's gauges is in play ability vs stock packaged sets. Mind you I have neither - to my knowledge set up my guitars the way either Hendrix or Burton may have for touring, etc...
This is how I started looking at the EQ aspects/ play ability of different string gauges. Now I have no clue on Billy Gibbons "7's" he uses. lol
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Post by Stephen on Jan 27, 2020 15:00:22 GMT -7
I always used 10’s until I got a Collings 290. Those guitars use 11’s. After battling with my Gibsons to stay in tune, I switched to 11’s on them and I am very happy with the results.
And by the way, I read on Z-Talk that Buddy Whittington uses 11’s.
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Post by southmusic70 on Jan 27, 2020 16:33:43 GMT -7
I use 11-49s on all of my guitars:
Fender Tele Guild Bluesbird Gibson CS336 Gibson ES330 Heritage Golden Eagle archtop
For the simple reason that they all feel the same under my left hand and pick the same under my right hand.
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Post by doctorice on Jan 27, 2020 19:15:02 GMT -7
Mick and Dan were doing a live That Pedal Show today. Someone mentioned the Beato video and asked for their comment. Paraphrasing "They sound different, we agree. Whether they sound "better" is subjective. Main thing is to get the right combination of stings, guitar and your playing style."
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Post by wraparound (Steve) on Jan 27, 2020 22:38:48 GMT -7
I’m going to tell you right now there is no way to even try to sound like Chuck Berry with those skinny things! You need a heavier string, slightly out of intonation, some great songs, and some fire! Actually the last two are what’s important, so whatever gets ya there. But I do feel my rhythm work is better and more satisfying to play with a 11-48 set. But I have been using 10-46 on all electrics and just raise the action a bit and I’m fine. But under that I just don’t care for the absence of acoustic quality that results.
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Jan 28, 2020 7:09:29 GMT -7
10-52 Boomers on ALL of 'em. Perfect for me. You wanna play 7s, or you wanna play 15s... string 'em up, cowboy!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2020 9:11:38 GMT -7
I watched the whole thing. The factor for me has never been the "sound" of the strings, it's been my ability to control them the way I want to. I can't play in control on light strings. I can't bend to pitch. I can't use a capo with them. I can't really play a guitar the way I like to with light strings. The lack of "resistance" with light strings is just too slippery for me. I want to be able to play in tune on the gig or when recording and for that I need the heavier strings that I'm used to. I did move down a few years ago from my old gauges (12-56) to a lighter set (11-52) and that was a smooth transition. I tried going further (10 and 09's) and I didn't like the feel. That's about how I am, too. I can't tell the difference in sounds between those video examples. It's gotta feel right for me under both hands - how hard can I fret without pulling notes sharp, how controlled can I bend/vibrato, how hard can I pick before it farts out, etc. I'd have to alter my playing a lot to play .08s. It wouldn't sound like me, which, to me, is the whole goal. These days, I play 10s on Gibson scale stuff, and .095s on Fender scale stuff. That's down from .11s and .10s a couple years ago.
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Jan 28, 2020 9:35:43 GMT -7
I use a custom set on all my guitars. 10-17-52-26-13-9
easier to bend the lower strings. try it sometime.
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Post by KeithA on Jan 28, 2020 10:38:45 GMT -7
I use a custom set on all my guitars. 10-17-52-26-13-9 easier to bend the lower strings. try it sometime. Lol....Keef might not need to take off the low e with that set 😎
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Post by Andy 67 on Jan 28, 2020 13:03:47 GMT -7
10-52 Boomers on ALL of 'em. Perfect for me. You wanna play 7s, or you wanna play 15s... string 'em up, cowboy! I switched to 10-52s a couple of years ago after 10-46s for years and there has been no turning back. As T says, if it works for you, go ahead! Tons of tone!!
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