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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Jan 28, 2020 15:02:52 GMT -7
Huh.... I did not know that there is a "right" string. I love a good 10 set in pure nickel or nickel wound. I used to use 11s but once we did not play out so much it got harder to do 4 hours on 11s. Switched to 10s and now I'm okay.
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Jan 28, 2020 18:01:36 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. You need to cut back on the jazz cigarettes 😳
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2020 10:06:54 GMT -7
I've got 10s on all of my guitars, but I wonder if witching down to 9s would reduce the cramping I get in my left hand sometimes if we play two or three tunes in a row with a bunch of barre chords.
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Post by doctorice on Jan 29, 2020 12:22:57 GMT -7
I've got 10s on all of my guitars, but I wonder if witching down to 9s would reduce the cramping I get in my left hand sometimes if we play two or three tunes in a row with a bunch of barre chords. That seems an experiment worth pursuing, Jon. Gotta take care of the hands. (I stopped playing volleyball, etc. after breaking a finger and having to do much physical therapy. Playing guitar a much higher priority in my life.)
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Jan 29, 2020 14:34:16 GMT -7
I've got 10s on all of my guitars Some years ago I finally decided to use one kind and gauge of strings on all the electrics, and one on the acoustics. That way I have consistency across guitars, can buy a bunch of DR Blues when I find them marked down, and get pretty consistent tone and feel.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2020 10:39:04 GMT -7
I've got 10s on all of my guitars Some years ago I finally decided to use one kind and gauge of strings on all the electrics, and one on the acoustics. That way I have consistency across guitars, can buy a bunch of DR Blues when I find them marked down, and get pretty consistent tone and feel. I should have said I've got 10s on all of my electrics. I've been going with lights or even extra lights on my acoustics, depending on how I plan to use them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2020 10:40:15 GMT -7
I've got 10s on all of my guitars, but I wonder if witching down to 9s would reduce the cramping I get in my left hand sometimes if we play two or three tunes in a row with a bunch of barre chords. That seems an experiment worth pursuing, Jon. Gotta take care of the hands. (I stopped playing volleyball, etc. after breaking a finger and having to do much physical therapy. Playing guitar a much higher priority in my life.) Yep--I hear you, Mike. Downshifting to 9s might be worth a shot if it means I can avoid locking up about halfway through the third set, which is something I struggle with a bit.
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Post by GT Roger on Feb 1, 2020 11:37:07 GMT -7
I watched this video also and found it interesting. But I think with a very slight EQ adjustment on your amp, you would likely be able to match the same tones. Also, One thing they should've done was play some single note runs and bends. I think that's were heavier strings shine.
I think it's more about what feels comfortable to your hands. That's what makes you play better and smoother.
In my band we play tuned a half step down. After experimenting with lots of different sizes, I feel most at home with 10-52's.
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Post by Faze on Feb 1, 2020 11:58:20 GMT -7
I have been playing the Ernie Ball 10s for over 20 years and would have never even considered going down to 9's they just feel like spaghetti to me. However the 9.5 are a happy medium in my honest experience they are right in between and they feel and sound great also they sustain well. It's all a matter of preference and what sounds good and feels good for you as a player.
After going with these 9.5 I found my perfect strings.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Feb 2, 2020 17:48:23 GMT -7
In the 70's I played 8's, then switched to 9's in the 90's. I might go back down to 8's pretty soon with arthritis setting in. I've never had a problem breaking strings and I bend a lot.
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Post by Norrin Radd on Feb 5, 2020 20:47:16 GMT -7
I’ve been using D’Addario or EBMM 10-52s for literally, decades. About a month ago I “accidentally” bought some EBMM Cobalt 9-46s (guy at GC grabbed the wrong ones and I failed to look in the bag before leaving the store - d’oh!). So I figured what the heck and threw them on a couple of guitars. Yeah - I’m switching to the 9-46. They sound just a tad tighter and the bottom 3 are still thick enough to sound full. And the hand cramping is definitely less pronounced - or would be if I played the same durations. Since the pain has lessened I find my playing sessions are lasting longer - that makes for a happier me!
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Post by gbowman on Feb 6, 2020 11:30:46 GMT -7
After watching the video, I figured might as well give'r a try. So I put a set of 9s on my (otherwise nothing special) Strat. After resetting action and bridge, I have to say, that instrument not only plays "like it should", but there is a certain airiness to the overall sound, that is kinda nice. I haven't played a set of 9s for decades and was pleasantly surprised. My plan is to convert that guitar to Humbucker / Humbucker. It will be interesting to see how those lighter strings behave with the different PUs.
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Post by LT on Feb 6, 2020 17:39:05 GMT -7
In the 70's I played 8's, then switched to 9's in the 90's. I might go back down to 8's pretty soon with arthritis setting in. I've never had a problem breaking strings and I bend a lot. I've been using 9's for a long time and I'm gigging my EJ Thinline tomorrow night with 8's. Should be interesting. I don't have arthritis (yet) but I don't have the hand strength I used to have.
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Post by LT on Feb 8, 2020 16:25:09 GMT -7
UPDATE: I gigged the EJ Thinline for all 3 sets last night with 8's (I usually use 9's). I thought I'd like the easier feel, but I really didn't. They were a little too thin for me. Also, they produced a more upper mid voice that came close to being too trebly for me. Anyway....back to the 9's!
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Post by KeithA on Feb 8, 2020 19:52:44 GMT -7
I've always just used what came from the manufacturer. Fenders had 9-42s, LPs have 10-46s, Floyd Rose-equipped have 9-42s, etc.
The only thing that I have ever done different was the last time I restrung my LP Studio & Tele Plus is I went with NYXLs for a try. Same gauges as above but they just felt a little more robust. So, I'm restringing my Tele/Strat/LP tonight with all NYXLs (9-42 (Fender) & 10-46 (Gibson)).
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Post by runninwiththerevil (Matthew) on Feb 11, 2020 9:42:59 GMT -7
I watched this when it first posted and ordered a set of 9 along with a cable that was back ordered. They decided to hold and ship together, which is fine, but there is going to be a new video telling us all that we need 14's before I get my guitar restrung with the 9's.
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