Please help me identify my own flatwound guitar strings.

N0_Camping4U Joined: May 03, 2012 Posts: 318 Galveston, Texas	Posted on Oct 03 2021 10:58 AM I've had these strings for at least 5+ years. I've dug through my emails and can't find what strings they are. I have no way of knowing. Hoping someone can help me. I broke my A string and would like to replace it. Alls I know is: these are BIG flatwound strings. That's how I like'em Top
derekirving Joined: Nov 03, 2011 Posts: 658	Posted on Oct 03 2021 11:19 AM It may just be easier to buy a new set, like D'Adarrio Chromes 11 or 12 set or even Thomastic Flatwounds. If I had to guess I'd suspect these were Chromes. Top
N0_Camping4U Joined: May 03, 2012 Posts: 318 Galveston, Texas	Posted on Oct 03 2021 11:30 AM I'm trying to avoid that since I've had these for so long and I'm very accustomed to them. I also like the feel of them and don't want to get a different set if I can avoid it. Plus I like how dull old worn strings sound/play. They're broke in just how I like them and I have the nut cut for these. Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1313 Escondido, CA	Posted on Oct 03 2021 11:31 AM Looks like D'Addario Chromes to me as well. Hope the new one doesn't sound too bright compared to the others. Ran — The Scimitars Top
SandBug Joined: Feb 22, 2016 Posts: 439 California	Posted on Oct 03 2021 11:43 AM First off; very cool guitar. That matching headstock is nipples. I must agree with all the previous observations that he colored ends show us that they are D'Addario brand Chromes, it's fairly difficult to judge the gauge in a photograph, but my best guess is that they're 12's. You should buy a whole set and replace all of them, it's very easy and they will break-in super fast, just give them a decent stretch when you put them on and play them. They'll be dead in no time, unless you barely play. Also, if you put on just the A string then that one string will sound odd compared to all the rest, i would find that unacceptable on one of my guitars, i think most players would agree. You do you though. Last edited: Oct 03, 2021 11:45:43 Top
N0_Camping4U Joined: May 03, 2012 Posts: 318 Galveston, Texas	Posted on Oct 03 2021 12:06 PM Do D'Addario Chromes have no silk wrappings like the current ones I have? Maybe I will get a new set.. Top
duncanjames Joined: Dec 20, 2011 Posts: 150	Posted on Oct 03 2021 06:37 PM Correct, Chromes have no silk wrap. This is purely speculation, but I get the feeling that D'Addario possesses some sort of a trademark on that color code. I've seen other brands use color coding, but it's never the same brass-red-black-green-purple-silver of D'Addarios. Top
andare Joined: Jul 11, 2018 Posts: 92	Posted on Oct 07 2021 02:19 AM Measure the strings with calipers and you'll find the gauge. My guess is also 12s. Obviously change all of them. New strings are bright for a few days and then they go dead. Top

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Please help me identify my own flatwound guitar strings.