D'Addario EXP strings

ChazSurf

Joined: Nov 25, 2010
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Posted on Dec 24 2010 02:00 AM

Hey Group,

Any thoughts on D'Addario strings? Is there a certain gauge you like for surf?

Merry Christmas

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MissingLink

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Posted on Dec 24 2010 02:53 AM

Although I don't use those myself, you'll probably find all your questions answered here:

http://surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=793

http://surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=966

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CaptainSpringfield

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Posted on Dec 24 2010 03:20 AM

Moved to the Gear forum.

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mom_surfing

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Posted on Dec 24 2010 07:29 AM

i use them but i'm no expert. they do seem to last forever. i use 11's which are fine for my weak girl fingers.

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topsail

Joined: Jun 10, 2009
Posts: 317

Posted on Dec 24 2010 08:15 AM

I now use a D'Addario 11-49 set on my DiPinto Galaxie IV. They sound great and do last longer than other makes (GHS, Fender).

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revmike

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3856
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Canada

Posted on Dec 24 2010 12:50 PM

I have 10's (for my weak man hands ) on my original Dano and they sound very nice. I don't think the the extra $$$ are entirely worth it though. I usually bounce between the D'Addario XL, GHS Boomers, and Ernie Balls depending on my mood and the guitar.

Rev

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badash

Joined: Aug 18, 2006
Posts: 1732

Posted on Dec 24 2010 02:27 PM

Coated strings are coated strings. Some are deader sounding than others. Some you'll like, some you won't. The only way to tell which is for you and your guitar is to try them. They are expensive, and the wound ones last longer. The plain ones don't.

Here's a strategy if you are concerned about cost. If you are using 10s, just wait until guitar center or someplace like that runs a sale on a 10 pack where the unit price drops well under $3.00. You can get Daddario (with a daddario pint glass!) or GHS like that, and sometimes even Ernie Ball. If you are using heavier roundwounds, try something like Webstrings, or another reputable online unbranded string source. Change them as often as you want for less cash than you would spend on a comparable length of play time with coated strings.

Flat wounds? Never really cheap. Sometimes there's an online coupon for a discount on strings and drum sticks. I once scored Daddaria flatwound chromes for $3.50 a set that way. Bought 12 sets. Not the greatest string ever, but great quality for what I paid.

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WetBandit

Joined: Feb 01, 2010
Posts: 106
MA
United States

Posted on Feb 22 2011 06:18 PM

I have a set of D'addario 11-49 on my Hallmark custom 60 and love them...I'm gonna put some 12-52 flats on my jag this week

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Number9

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Posted on Feb 22 2011 07:08 PM

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killbabykill34

Joined: Apr 03, 2010
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Jacksonville, AL
United States

Posted on Feb 23 2011 08:03 AM

Thank you so much for mentioning Webstrings.com. We go through a hellofa lot of strings, not only due to breakage, but also due to being particular about keeping bright sounding strings on our guitars. If these sound decent, this price is amazing. Does anyone have anything to say about the overall tone of these strings? I mean, come on, they have sets with a wound 3rd, which I have found hard to come by.

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surferXmatt

Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 1570
New York
United States

Posted on Feb 23 2011 08:37 AM

I also use D'Addario 11's on my Dipinto Galaxie. Good strings, have used them for 15+ years.

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ChazSurf Joined: Nov 25, 2010 Posts: 191	Posted on Dec 24 2010 02:00 AM Hey Group, Any thoughts on D'Addario strings? Is there a certain gauge you like for surf? Merry Christmas Top
MissingLink Joined: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 488 Edge of the East China Sea	Posted on Dec 24 2010 02:53 AM Although I don't use those myself, you'll probably find all your questions answered here: http://surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=793 http://surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=966 Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on Dec 24 2010 03:20 AM Moved to the Gear forum. — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5321 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on Dec 24 2010 07:29 AM i use them but i'm no expert. they do seem to last forever. i use 11's which are fine for my weak girl fingers. — www.surfintheeye.com Top
topsail Joined: Jun 10, 2009 Posts: 317	Posted on Dec 24 2010 08:15 AM I now use a D'Addario 11-49 set on my DiPinto Galaxie IV. They sound great and do last longer than other makes (GHS, Fender). Top
revmike Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3856 North Atlantic	Posted on Dec 24 2010 12:50 PM I have 10's (for my weak man hands ) on my original Dano and they sound very nice. I don't think the the extra $$$ are entirely worth it though. I usually bounce between the D'Addario XL, GHS Boomers, and Ernie Balls depending on my mood and the guitar. Rev — Canadian Surf http://www.urbansurfkings.com/ Top
badash Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1732	Posted on Dec 24 2010 02:27 PM Coated strings are coated strings. Some are deader sounding than others. Some you'll like, some you won't. The only way to tell which is for you and your guitar is to try them. They are expensive, and the wound ones last longer. The plain ones don't. Here's a strategy if you are concerned about cost. If you are using 10s, just wait until guitar center or someplace like that runs a sale on a 10 pack where the unit price drops well under $3.00. You can get Daddario (with a daddario pint glass!) or GHS like that, and sometimes even Ernie Ball. If you are using heavier roundwounds, try something like Webstrings, or another reputable online unbranded string source. Change them as often as you want for less cash than you would spend on a comparable length of play time with coated strings. Flat wounds? Never really cheap. Sometimes there's an online coupon for a discount on strings and drum sticks. I once scored Daddaria flatwound chromes for $3.50 a set that way. Bought 12 sets. Not the greatest string ever, but great quality for what I paid. Top
WetBandit Joined: Feb 01, 2010 Posts: 106 MA	Posted on Feb 22 2011 06:18 PM I have a set of D'addario 11-49 on my Hallmark custom 60 and love them...I'm gonna put some 12-52 flats on my jag this week Top
Number9 Joined: Jul 18, 2009 Posts: 499	Posted on Feb 22 2011 07:08 PM . Last edited: Mar 01, 2020 07:04:15 Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Feb 23 2011 08:03 AM Thank you so much for mentioning Webstrings.com. We go through a hellofa lot of strings, not only due to breakage, but also due to being particular about keeping bright sounding strings on our guitars. If these sound decent, this price is amazing. Does anyone have anything to say about the overall tone of these strings? I mean, come on, they have sets with a wound 3rd, which I have found hard to come by. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
surferXmatt Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York	Posted on Feb 23 2011 08:37 AM I also use D'Addario 11's on my Dipinto Galaxie. Good strings, have used them for 15+ years. Top

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