So, I just placed an order for several strings. (It was a purchase of about $80 worth of strings.I justify this action by telling myself it was essentially a pedal trade.)
Every so often I'm supposed to check out new strings and/or different types of strings. Its how I was raised. Sometimes changing strings can change perspectives. Brand loyalty only matters if you love what you're using. Otherwise, it can be switched until you find your "voice"- all ofthat hippie shit.
So, I just ordered a bunch of 11s. Acoustic, Electric, Varying types of Ernie Ball, Ghs, Dr, and Dunlop strings. I am Trying to find something better than my beloved D'Addario strings(I like them because they're decent strings and the color coding works on dummies like me- take a red off, put new red on. Its Easy; it is not confusing).
A major problem I have with D'Addario is that the only 7-string set of 11 gauge strings that they offer is their flatwound variety. I've tried them but hate them. So, I was purchasing brands that were offered and also had 7-string 11s.
Later, I find out that Dean Markley has 7-string 11s, too. Also, Ernie Ball has M-Steel equivalent strings for acoustics. Should I go ahead and place another order or wait until I've gone through some of the pile of strings that are about to be delivered? Either way its going to be placed.
original post behind the cut. Don't you all feel so much better now? It was totally worth spending nearly 20 minutes on revising a silly post. If only everyone spent as much time making their silly posts better, too! I wonder, will the quality of responses go up after making such effort?
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