My Strat had tens on it when I got it. I'm gonna play with those until they're sufficiently worn out (which won't be too much longer) and then switch to a heavier gauge.
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Posted on Sep 21 2006 12:29 PM
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Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 265 San Antonio, TX |
Posted on Sep 21 2006 05:18 PM
You know like a big 'ol copy cat. Yeah, I do like them. They have larger surface area and don't flop around at all. Just played my other guitar with 11's on it for the first time in a few weeks and man now they feel wimpy! —<img src="klzzwxh:0000"></img> |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 76 Panorama City, CA 
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Posted on Sep 23 2006 07:53 AM
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Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 813 Boise, ID 
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Posted on Sep 23 2006 09:58 AM
At the moment I'm using Fender 11 flats on the Wilson Bros VM65, Roto 11s on the Strat and Fernandes Jazzcaster, GHS 10 bottom-heavies on my Gretsch...can't think of what's on the others at the moment, but they have 10s. I'm working my way up to having at least 11s on everything, and have a couple sets of 12 flats waiting for me to take the plunge. —Shawn Martin |
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Posted on Sep 28 2006 09:41 PM
For years I've used round Dean Markley light top-heavy bottom (10-52), but I just recently changed to some round Gibson (11-52) with a wound third string. It really tames that third string down on my Strat and that's a good thing. |
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Joined: Mar 19, 2006 Posts: 33 nyc |
Posted on Sep 28 2006 11:52 PM
ive always either used both d'addario 12 gauge chormes or wound. im thinking of changing to 11 gauge dean markleys or something. im starting ti look for a differnt sound. |
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Posted on Oct 03 2006 08:14 AM
i get old: 9-46 for me please! —www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat |
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Joined: May 16, 2006 Posts: 91 Florianopolis SC Brazil |
Posted on Oct 03 2006 02:52 PM
Giannini 0.12s, or D´addario when I find them for a decent price. Flatwounds rarely appear on the market down here (southern Brazil), and when they do (D´addario Chromes) the price´s not worth it. —http://www.myspace.com/cochabambas |
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Posted on Oct 26 2006 07:52 PM
I like a heavier bass than 49, so I used to get the heavy top skinny bottom or whatever, ernie balls, then trade the 10, 13,17, for 11, 14,18. I tried the not even slinky and found the unwound G WAY tooo loud. dang. —THe NEpTuNeS |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1076 Columbus, OH
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Posted on Oct 31 2006 12:39 PM
Just set my guitar up with some ghs 13 flats. I really like the change in tone and the feel of them. It's definitely an improvement from the 10 rounds I had before. |
Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Nov 16 2006 10:45 PM
I use Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinkys 46's to 9's for so many years on my Jaguars I don't belive in piano strings or Bridge Cables and bass strings it's all on how you play your axe, technique and the voice of your guitar amp and good speakers Play with what ever strings you desire any guage any style any brand blow the small and technical stuff off just have fun and surf it up and remember why were all playing guitar in the 1st place, its a love a passion and an art. Here's a sample that you don't need 11's or higher With all do respect -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Nov 16 2006 11:07 PM
I would have never guessed that Kyle didn't have heavy flatwounds on his guitar. It sounds great. |
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Nov 16 2006 11:12 PM
Thanks Jake -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1487 San Francisco
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Posted on Nov 17 2006 01:23 AM
I think I started with slinky 009s on my Jag too, but I could never get the tone like you do out of it - I have 11 chromes on mine and am very happy with that. But hell, man, I've dug your tone for a while. Makes a great argument that a lot of it is in the player, not the strings. ~B~ |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.
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Posted on Nov 17 2006 08:02 AM
That's kinda funny I was just thinking the 12s on my Jaguar felt too light the otherday. If the shortscale makes 12s feel "floppy" then I could not imagine putting 9s on these guitars and being able to fret a chord and have all 6 strings in tune. I think Kyle hit on good point and that's how important the tank is. My Rickenbacker sounds like a surf guitar through my tank. —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Nov 17 2006 12:34 PM
Thank you ~B~ for the comp man I love your tone your getting from your Showman it doesn't get any better then that 85 watts of pure Fender juice I used thicker strings before but my playing doesn't jive I mean it's not that my hands are weak I just play faster and better with 46s and get this the picks I use save my strings from breaking and I can pick faster with Jim Dunlop Nylon picks size .60mm I gave a dozen to Mike of The Verb' a few months back and he said the same thing. —-Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel Last edited: Nov 17, 2006 12:45:13 |
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Nov 17 2006 12:41 PM
1st off BillAqua dude it's been a long time how have you been? good to see ya! man from day uno I have always dug your tone to this very day and my favorite favorite song of your's is "The Saints Wake" Timeless killer arrangement and well recorded I haven't had any issues with keeping all 6 strings in tune with my 46s-9s I love Ric's I need to get a John Lennon model someday "The Liver Pool" BillAqua hit me up sometime man! don't be a stranger Cheers —-Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.
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Posted on Nov 17 2006 04:33 PM
Thanks Kyle, I've liked your tone as well. I think on "Saints Wake" I had Pyramid Flatwound 13s on my Jaguar. Id say getting away with light strings on a Jaguar is pretty heroic, you sound good on it. Bill —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Nov 17 2006 06:43 PM
Thank you Bill, It never crossed my mind on why I use the strings I use they just feel good and sound good to me and I never really thought about it until I came across this thread weeks ago on the kind of strings others are using but it's very informative to read what everyone is using these days. Do you know if Pyramid makes my size and roundwound?? I would like to to try a set out -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california
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Posted on Nov 17 2006 09:21 PM
go to www.juststrings.com and see what's in their store....i bet you'll find what you're looking for... |
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