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Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:12 am
by Holy Schnikes
Fuzzy Fred wrote: If anyone knows of a good brand that makes 11s, let me know, and I'll love you long time
11-?
Naked Strings look excellent for custom sets but I've yet to see/hear any reviews...
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:15 am
by bob the r0bot
Fuzzy Fred wrote:I'm interested in these naked strings, anyone try em? Right now, I have Ernies on my LP because I need 11s. If anyone knows of a good brand that makes 11s, let me know, and I'll love you long time
bob the r0bot wrote:DR highbeams all day erry day
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:23 am
by Holy Schnikes
DR has some 11 sets available, not ideal for my setups though.
Tite Fit and Highbeams come 11-50
DDT come 11-54
I think an 11-52 set would be ideal but that's just me. D'Addario has some better 11 sets available but I hate those strings. Order some Naked Strings Fuzzy Fred and let us know what you think!
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:53 am
by dubkitty
GHS apparently have two Boomers variations on .011 sets, one that's standard and one with heavy bottoms.
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:07 pm
by MEC
Holy Schnikes wrote:DR has some 11 sets available, not ideal for my setups though.
I think an 11-52 set would be ideal but that's just me.
Here!Dean Markley 1975 Vintage Reissue Mediums
11-13-18P-20W-30-42-52
I love that they give you the choice of wound or plain on the G.
These strings sound really good and last a long time too.
A 12 pack is only $29.99.
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:26 pm
by Ryan
Fuzzy Fred wrote:I'm interested in these naked strings, anyone try em? Right now, I have Ernies on my LP because I need 11s. If anyone knows of a good brand that makes 11s, let me know, and I'll love you long time
My last few string changes have been with Elixir nanoweb strings, .011-.049, I think they're gooders.
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:32 pm
by zahosale
I am a fine of GHS Boomers. I tried a free pair of ernies and they were very icky!
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:47 pm
by hazelwould
Holy Schnikes wrote:DR has some 11 sets available, not ideal for my setups though.
Tite Fit and Highbeams come 11-50
DDT come 11-54
I think an 11-52 set would be ideal but that's just me. D'Addario has some better 11 sets available but I hate those strings. Order some Naked Strings Fuzzy Fred and let us know what you think!
fuzzy fred?
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:12 pm
by MEC
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:13 pm
by The4455
So, what did you end up getting?
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:41 pm
by Holy Schnikes
MiddleEarthCrisis wrote:Here!Dean Markley 1975 Vintage Reissue Mediums
11-13-18P-20W-30-42-52
I love that they give you the choice of wound or plain on the G.
These strings sound really good and last a long time too.
A 12 pack is only $29.99.
Ooh, those look good, and that price, Thanks!
Those are perfect, top to bottom, which is rare.
I use a 10-50 DR set normally so their 11-50 feels weird to me...
The4455 wrote:So, what did you end up getting?
And this?
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:45 am
by Officer Bukowski
Holy Schnikes wrote:DR Tite Fit sound very full and chimey.
Sound and feel brand new forever! Best I've tried and available in a good variety of gauges.
EDIT: haven't tried the Highbeams but I'm sure DR anything is a safe bet..
These are what I usually use. They're awesome.
I've had a set of EB regular slinkys on my tele for like a year and they're so black and crusty... I've been thinking of changing them but I kinda like the way they sound all old and shit.
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:13 pm
by electrical
Holy Schnikes wrote:I tried D'Addarios because they had a uniquely gauged set I liked but they started feeling "tacky" and "old" within a week, maybe a bad batch? I don't know, it wasn't a good first experience so back to the DRs.
This is the way DRs are. You have to let them "break in" for about a week or two, and after that they'll settle into this REALLY nice feel and sound. And they'll stay that way for 8+ months, without fail.
Fun fact: I used to work for DR
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:14 pm
by electrical
Holy Schnikes wrote:DR has some 11 sets available, not ideal for my setups though.
Tite Fit and Highbeams come 11-50
DDT come 11-54
I think an 11-52 set would be ideal but that's just me. D'Addario has some better 11 sets available but I hate those strings. Order some Naked Strings Fuzzy Fred and let us know what you think!
Also, if you want to go to your local DR dealer and they can custom order gauge sets for you. If your dealer gives you a problem call DR up and they'll hook you up. So long as they make the string in that gauge, they'll do mix/match gauge sets.
Re: Need some new string recs?
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:20 pm
by Holy Schnikes
Good to know electrical, thanks for the info!
And I agree, once they get through a week or so, DRs break in and last FOREVER. I've gone 6 months between string changes when I'm not playing out much and they still sound and feel new which is insane. As for price, they don't seem quite as high when you calculate the mileage you get out of each set....