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HallmarkSweptWinger Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia	Posted on May 26 2009 11:40 AM On Jazzmasters I use 13-56 flats. On Yamaha SG`s or SGV`s 12-52 flats (or rounds), or 11-50 Mosrites & Hallmarks: 11-50 rounds Jaguars normally 13-56 flats For me the brand isn`t important at all! Strings have to be cheap for my opinion! You can say this when you`re playing a good sounding old Showman or some similar killer amp! Twang!!!! Ralf Kilauea http://www.myspace.com/thekilaueas — Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea www.kilaueas.de https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien Top
Kaneverb Joined: May 27, 2009 Posts: 15 Port Orange, Florida	Posted on May 28 2009 08:49 AM I use 10-52's on my strat, and 11's on my Gretsch. Yeah, heavy strings have great tone, but I've been playing for over 32 years, and a few years ago thought, "What the hell am I torturing myself for? I don't need to push around huge strings." Now I'm happy with what I've got, and the audience doesn't know any better. I've got an archtop I use exclusively for jazz gigs, and it's got 13's on it, but I use it with the understanding that string bending is going to be at a minimum. To me, arguably the greatest compliment from another musician, especially non-guitarists, is "Hey man, you have great tone", but I assure you, 99.9% of audience members neither know, nor care about tone. Kane Top
spy Joined: Mar 29, 2007 Posts: 815 Athens, Greece	Posted on Jun 15 2009 02:24 PM A few days ago, I put 13s Pyramid Gold flats on my Jag. I had 12s flats before for a long time. I got stunned with the 13s and now I'll hardly go back. But I feel that the 3rd (G) string is a little bit lower in volume than the others. Is this normal? Maybe nut or saddle? I filed them a little but nothing changed. E and B (1st and 2nd) strings are much more louder.... — Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness. Top
JC Joined: Oct 13, 2008 Posts: 98	Posted on Jun 15 2009 02:57 PM But I feel that the 3rd (G) string is a little bit lower in volume than the others. Is this normal? E and B (1st and 2nd) strings are much more louder It´s because the nickel wound, I think. I use the same strings and I feel something similar. Top
spy Joined: Mar 29, 2007 Posts: 815 Athens, Greece	Posted on Jun 15 2009 04:26 PM On a Jag? Or another guitar? I feel like, low E is louder than A, A is louder than D, and D is louder than G and B and E are totally different. Ok I understand about B and E, as they're different kind of strings. I didn't have that kind of differences with 12s Chromes.... Anyone else to help? Where is Ralf? — Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness. Top
JC Joined: Oct 13, 2008 Posts: 98	Posted on Jun 16 2009 03:59 AM On a Jag? Or another guitar? Yes, on a Jaguar. I feel like, low E is louder than A, A is louder than D, and D is louder than G and B and E are totally different. I find it strange... may be a defective set. Top
spy Joined: Mar 29, 2007 Posts: 815 Athens, Greece	Posted on Jun 28 2009 12:27 PM Hmm, a defective set? ....hey guys, I need help! Anyone else with the same problem/experience? — Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness. Top
davidphantomatic Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 580 San Antone, TX	Posted on Jun 29 2009 02:56 AM I really wanna try a set of Pyramid roundwound .11-.50. I use DR Pure Blues .11's which are also round wound, but I think after 2 year of using those exclusively, it's time to try something new. — The Phantomatics on Facebook The Phantomatics on Instagram The Phantomatics on Bandcamp Top
eddiewagner Joined: Aug 12, 2006 Posts: 77	Posted on Jul 01 2009 06:54 AM my latest discovery is 10-52. very cool. all the big twang you need on the basstrings and good bendability in the high department. — www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jul 01 2009 09:32 AM davidj I really wanna try a set of Pyramid roundwound .11-.50. I use DR Pure Blues .11's which are also round wound, but I think after 2 year of using those exclusively, it's time to try something new. Pyramid roundwounds might be really expensive, I've never checked the prices. May I suggest Thomastik-Infeld's Jazz-be-bop roundwounds? They are the roundwounds I use for surf. I play DR Pure Blues .11s for all other styles though. Top
thesjkexperience Joined: Jul 02, 2009 Posts: 56	Posted on Jul 04 2009 12:56 PM After reading this thread I tried some 12's on my JM and started having joint pain I am new to the JM and am trying everything and found 11's (pure nickel) a HUGE improvement over 10's that I use on my Strats (for blues and classic rock). I am now going to try some flat wound 11's. Anyone have recommendation on which set to try first? I still am going to experiment with different brands of 11's with slight changes in mix of gauges to find something thick enough, but doesn't kill my joints. — Owner of Gunbarrel Custom Guitars! Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Jul 04 2009 01:09 PM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 27, 2009 18:56:40 Top
hlieboff59 Joined: Jun 27, 2008 Posts: 576 Marlboro, New Jersey	Posted on Jul 04 2009 01:19 PM is there a certain website to get strings at a discount or does everyone buy them locally? Happy 4th everyone. hl Top
elBumper Joined: Nov 11, 2008 Posts: 99 Valladolid	Posted on Jul 04 2009 01:34 PM hlieboff59 is there a certain website to get strings at a discount or does everyone buy them locally? Happy 4th everyone. hl I'm Using .011-0.50...on my Jazzmaster and Strat.... Try this website Keep on Rockin' — the Panteras Top
Ruhar Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA	Posted on Jul 04 2009 02:11 PM hlieboff59 is there a certain website to get strings at a discount or does everyone buy them locally? Happy 4th everyone. hl try juststrings.com — Ryan The Secret Samurai Website The Secret Samurai on Facebook Top
thesjkexperience Joined: Jul 02, 2009 Posts: 56	Posted on Jul 04 2009 04:35 PM zak thesjkexperience After reading this thread I tried some 12's on my JM and started having joint pain I am new to the JM and am trying everything and found 11's (pure nickel) a HUGE improvement over 10's that I use on my Strats (for blues and classic rock). I am now going to try some flat wound 11's. Anyone have recommendation on which set to try first? I still am going to experiment with different brands of 11's with slight changes in mix of gauges to find something thick enough, but doesn't kill my joints. Give 12s another shot, after you've played 11s for a while. You may not find them to be as fatiguing to play once you've toughened your hands up with 11s for a couple of months. You would think so! I do play acoustic, though not for some time, and use 12's and 13's. But, I am not flying around as I do on my Jazzmaster. Mmmm Jazzmaster... IS there any advantage to having a wound 3rd string? The set of 12's I had on seemed to have a more balanced response than the sets with a plain 3rd string. Still looking for string brand advice on flatwounds. Thanks! — Owner of Gunbarrel Custom Guitars! Top
fretbuzzard Joined: Nov 01, 2008 Posts: 18 Wisconsin	Posted on Jul 04 2009 08:19 PM I use 11s on my strat and 12s on my jazzmaster. I voted for 12s (flats, and I like d'addario chromes--cheap date, I guess) becaue I'm more likely to play the jazzer these days, especially for surf and instrumental. Top
beachbreakers Joined: Jul 15, 2008 Posts: 15 Argentina	Posted on Jul 05 2009 05:48 PM I use d`addario chromes 11-50 flat Top
thesjkexperience Joined: Jul 02, 2009 Posts: 56	Posted on Jul 07 2009 10:59 AM I just got a pack of Rotosound Top Tape 12s and really like them. FOr some reason they dont feel as heavy as the similar D'Addario round pure nickels. I ordered a bunch of 11 pure nickel Rounds by various makers that are heavier in the middle with wound G strings to see how that goes. I think a Jazzmaster REALLY needs a wound G to sound good! — Owner of Gunbarrel Custom Guitars! Top
MikeyD Joined: Feb 11, 2008 Posts: 22 Land-Locked in Virginia	Posted on Aug 30 2009 08:14 PM Dick Dale once again grabbed my Strat the other night and called my GHS 11s to 50s "wussy" strings. — Hacking away at Surf Rock since '87! Top

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