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good strings for elictric

yeahyeah Posts: 18
edited December 2003 in Musicians and Gearheads
same as other post cept for elictric im new and just got new strings and when dude asked what kind i wanted i just said what ever you use so please help


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  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    GHS Boomers. 10's or 11's. I use 11's.
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  • low_lightlow_light Posts: 251
    i started using Boomer 10's after posting a similar question on this board and i am very pleased with the tone. try em out

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  • pariahpariah Posts: 596
    I still have a package of Boomers lying around since Sinterklaas... when I finally get my Mustang bridge I can replace the stinky D'Addario's with them. Wonder what difference it makes.

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  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by pariah
    Wonder what difference it makes.

    They give a fuller, more defined tone...

    If you want to play funk, gotta go with Ernie Ball Slinkys.
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  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    They give a fuller, more defined tone...

    If you want to play funk, gotta go with Ernie Ball Slinkys.


    I gotta go with negative on the slinky's. Even for funk except on maybe bass. Their guitar strings are pure shite compared to GHS (boomers) and DR(tite fit). I don't break strings anymore and I go through balls like a hot knife though butter. The core of their strings just licks "balls"

    Just my opinion though lots of people play and love ernie ball but I ain't endorsing them.
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  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by Pacomc79
    I gotta go with negative on the slinky's. Even for funk except on maybe bass. Their guitar strings are pure shite compared to GHS (boomers) and DR(tite fit). I don't break strings anymore and I go through balls like a hot knife though butter. The core of their strings just licks "balls"

    Just my opinion though lots of people play and love ernie ball but I ain't endorsing them.

    I sorta agree... they do pop a little easier...

    But if you want that slinky sound, it's all Balls...
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    I sorta agree... they do pop a little easier...

    But if you want that slinky sound, it's all Balls...


    I think the balls are a little looser in the top end than other companies adding to their slinkiness.
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  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Yeah, but the method of winding for that "slink" is what makes them so easy to break... gotta play with a lighter touch on the Balls.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    Yeah, but the method of winding for that "slink" is what makes them so easy to break... gotta play with a lighter touch on the Balls.

    :) Graph tech saddles would help too.
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  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by Pacomc79
    :) Graph tech saddles would help too.

    They did wonders for my LP! I recommend them...
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • dont_go_on_medont_go_on_me Posts: 877
    I love my GHS Boomers. I use .10's (to .46), and they fit me perfectly. Those are the strings that I always recommend.
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  • parchyparchy Posts: 205
    Elixirs are wonderful
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  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    Originally posted by don't_go_on_me
    I love my GHS Boomers. I use .10's (to .46), and they fit me perfectly. Those are the strings that I always recommend.
    boomers are good strings, but my band isnt playing shows, yet. im just using Fender strings right now, its whats available to me.
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  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by parchy
    Elixirs are wonderful

    Love the acoustic strings, could live without the electric strings... they do last a hell of a long time, though...
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • low_lightlow_light Posts: 251
    elixir's .. i tried them once. they had a film over the string to protect your fingers right? I tried them once and never liked the tone. I am a believer in Martin SP Bronze...... light guage. they have a great tone once you break them in.
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  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    DR's are by far my favorite electric string.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
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