What strings are good for surf AND anything else

thorburn Joined: Jul 04, 2006 Posts: 34 Los Angeles, CA	Posted on Jul 04 2006 02:10 PM I've been playing surf for about 2 years now, and I've been using D'Addario Chromes .012 - .052. They've been great for double picking, but playing chords is hell. Recently I've wanted to play some alternative rock and I was wondering if anyone could recommend more multipurpose strings, which were also good for surf. I just restringed my guitar with the fender super bullets it came with and I'm really disappointed with their feel and sound. I'm so used to the flatwounds. Should I just get a lighter gauge of flats like .011 or .010? What do you guys think? — Planet Thorburn Tales Of Absurdity Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1544 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Jul 04 2006 02:29 PM Strings (and guitars, amps and effects) are very subjective things. Everyone likes different stuff. Keeps life interesting. With that said, I've been using D-Addario Chromes 11's on my Strat, Tele, and Wilson Bros. VM's. I still use the Chromes 12's on the Jazzmasters and Jaguars. My favorite non-flatwound strings are DR Hi-Beam 11's (EHR-11). The Tite Fit 10's (MH-10) are good if you like 10's, which I don't - but that's just me. — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) The Hula Hounds (1996-current) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california	Posted on Jul 04 2006 04:06 PM thor: for flatwound guitar, i use pyramids: but those are sort of co$tly. for roundwound guitar, i like the rotosounds. also, GHS boomers are okay for the roundwoud guitar sound. goodluck, -dp Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Jul 04 2006 04:20 PM I found 011 rotosounds (nickel roundwound) are the perfect 'in between' strings on my strat. - tight enough to doublepick, loose enough for bends and easy playing. and good to get an atlantics or jim messina kind of strat sound. after trying it for over a year, I finally decided flats are just a bad match with a strat. mho of course . WR — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
drpluto Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 124	Posted on Jul 04 2006 04:41 PM I agree with the rotosounds. I got turned onto them by the forum and I love them. the .11s are great. To me they have a softer touch then most strings. And they give you an extra high e string! Top

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