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Joined: Jul 22, 2010 Posts: 1 |
Posted on Aug 25 2010 07:16 AM
I use .011-.052's on just about everything. The exception being humbuckers.... I favor them most on a Dyna loaded Gretsch and a SSL-1 Duncan loaded Strat next. I have never been able to play a .009 or Slinky type string, I way overbend wih them for some reason. The only roundwound that I have played and actually liked was a set of .010 Snarling Dog's. I played them on a Gretsch 3140 with Dyna's and was very impressed. I'm told they are very reasonably priced too. |
Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 580 San Antone, TX 
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Posted on Oct 01 2010 01:52 AM
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Posted on Oct 01 2010 07:25 AM
That's awesome! — |
Joined: Dec 23, 2008 Posts: 3324 Pittsboro, NC 
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Posted on Oct 01 2010 07:55 AM
That's actually pretty cool, I might try a set. — |
Joined: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 488 Edge of the East China Sea
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Posted on Oct 01 2010 08:06 AM
Yeah, baby -- surf green strings! Who's not gonna dig that? As long as I'm posting here anyway... Thomastik Jazz Swing .011 - .047 flats on everything but the baritone. However, I've finally broken down and bought a Jag, which came with round wound .010s of some type that I really dislike. A pack of Fender stainless flat .012 - .052 is already waiting in the wings. |
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Joined: Oct 25, 2010 Posts: 13 |
Posted on Oct 25 2010 07:42 PM
I use 11-52 definitely. I like them smaller on the the top strings so I can shred and the heavy for the low strings so I can pick super fast. I have experimented with quite a few different set ups and I must say that this has been the best for me. |
Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 90 Philadelphia |
Posted on Jan 20 2011 05:18 PM
As of right now, I'm using 11-50 on my dano hornet and 12-54 on my jaguar which are my main axes. I use GHS nickel rockers on both guitars and specially ordered an unwound .020 third for the 12s on the jag. |
Joined: Jan 06, 2008 Posts: 163 Canberra, Australia |
Posted on May 26 2011 04:03 AM
I use 9 to 42 on all my guitars - bite me! I have tried to go heavier but I just cannot do it, I always end up reverting to light strings. — |
Joined: May 10, 2009 Posts: 1115 Green Valley, AZ
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Posted on May 26 2011 09:16 AM
13s , something a little extra to grab on to. |
Joined: Nov 24, 2008 Posts: 10 Latteville, WA USA 
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Posted on Jun 01 2011 10:51 PM
Put me down in the 12-54 group for my Strats and Gretsch 6120... I use 11-49 on my Tele, but that isn't the guitar I used for surf stuff... The cool thing about 12s is they will stay in tune all night long in addition to having a much fatter sound... —Joe Jabon |
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Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 580 San Antone, TX
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Posted on Jul 21 2011 01:30 AM
I recently restrung my Jazzmaster with DR Tite Fits, I loved the tone of the Pure Blues, but I had recently begun to think that they might be a little dark. So far I'm digging the brightness of the new strings, although I haven't played it through my gigging rig yet, so I can't be 100% sure these are better in a live situation unplugged though they sound awesome. Just thought I'd share my thoughts on nickel plated steel. —The Phantomatics on Facebook |
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Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 97 central coast USA metro Chicago |
Posted on Aug 27 2011 12:56 AM
For surf, flat .011s with a wound 3rd. DRs, often. Also sound fine for lounge. |
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Joined: Apr 09, 2010 Posts: 30 Italy
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Posted on Sep 22 2011 02:30 PM
round wound Elixir 11-49 but with a 13 in place of the 11 on Strats only with at least 42mm nut.Thinner necks and shredder guitars 10-46. |
Joined: Aug 04, 2011 Posts: 100 England
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Posted on Oct 07 2011 04:57 AM
I've used 9's on everything electric for years and, after reading many posts here, I tried a set of 10's for last night's gig and today my fingertips are sore. They do sound alot better though! |
Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1568 Brighton UK
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Posted on Oct 07 2011 05:50 AM
airesound wrote:
For years I used 9's, but a few years back I went to 10's and then to 11's, which I now have on all my guitars, whether I'm using them for surf or not. I find them easier to play, to be honest, that bit of extra resisteance certainly makes double picking a whole lot easier and the tone does seem to improve. Your fingers will toughen up pretty swiftly, I reckon. I still use roundwounds, though, rather than the flats that so many seem to favour. One day, I may try a set on one of my Jags. —Last edited: Oct 07, 2011 05:51:49 |
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Joined: Aug 04, 2011 Posts: 100 England
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Posted on Oct 07 2011 06:38 AM
Yes i will stick with the 10's, maybe I'll go higher eventually. I think my picking has improved, it seems easier on the faster more flammy bits. |
Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York
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Posted on Oct 07 2011 09:56 AM
11 Round Wounds - Used D'Addario's Blues/Rock 11's for over 10 years easily. Reliable, inexpensive and sound/feel great. |
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Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 580 San Antone, TX
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Posted on Oct 24 2011 12:12 AM
I just threw a set of .10's on my Mosrite, I'm still undecided whether or not I like it. I'll leave these on for a few days and see how I feel. —The Phantomatics on Facebook |
Joined: May 27, 2009 Posts: 21 Olympia, WA
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Posted on Oct 24 2011 02:00 AM
Pyramid Gold flats .011 - .048 on my '06 AVRI Jazzmaster GHS Compound Nickel Rollerwound .011 - .052 on my '83 SQ Squier Tele —60's inspired instro-rock: Go Go Typhoon 7 |
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Posted on Nov 08 2011 03:00 PM
I have 9's or 9.5's on my strat(i forget), and have a set of D'Addario XL Chromes flat wound 11-50's that I am thinking of putting on. Good move or not? |
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