I know this topic was done to death a while ago but I am hoping to find some time in the near future to pick up the axes again. I ve got Fender Strat and Takeharu (spelling?) Acoustic and as I didnt really look at the last thread on the subject, any recommendation for each please. i always used to string my acoustic with .9 gauge strings but the bloke in Foxes always advised me against. Comments?
No idea on acoustic but for electric I swear by d'addario (spelling?) nickel wound super light gauge. Brilliant for those fiddly solos and huge bends.
These strings are ace. I use them on my pacifica. On my eight string i use heavy guage strings (cant remeber the make) and two base strings which are "ultra" heavy guage.
whatever your solution is save the details in a file on your pc for next time. ta. this has been a public information accouncement.
I've recently switched from Gibson strings to D R Handmade - They are massively better than anything i've tried over the last 15 years and I'm now in the process of D R 'ing all of my guitars. They are the crispest most stable string i've come across with fantastic sustain. Also they are not overpriced for the quality.
I,ve always used Ernie Ball Super Slinkies, .9,s on my Telecaster, And use D,addario light gauge (.012 - .053) on my Takamine acoustic. I dont think you really need to change them every week maybe if you hammer them all week or intend to do some recording.
Thanks for the advice. Now I have time to play again (kids flown nest etc), I am also looking at a Tanglewood Sundance Acoustic. Will try the D'Addario Light Gauge when I do
Update - I've just finished putting D R Strings on my six string electrics, the bass will be done with D R this weekend. I have to say after 3 weeks of playing they are absolutely fantastic - great sound, great feel and they are bringing my guitars to life once again. Definately recommend them and they stack up as great value. I've got blues spec on all guitars except the Firebird which i've put Dimebags on.
Thanks for the update GTT, may have a look at them the next time I do a restring. Did you get any further with your Youtube amp/guitar sound project?
Hi there, mussie. I read this board every day, but have never bothered to register since the old 606 closed down. I posted on there under another name for years - it's good to see so many old friends on here still. I've just registered because I've seen your thread and anything about music and guitars always catches my eye. I'm afraid I have spent probably far too much of my life messing about with both. As far as acoustic strings go, then the best recommendation head and shoulders is to go for the Elixir Nanowebs. These are a bit pricier than normal strings, but their polymer coating means that they last literally for months, and still sound great. Strings don't stretch much, if at all, following the initial playing in period. I am notoriously heavy on guitar strings - especially acoustic - and a set of Elixirs can take unbelievable hammer and still sound stable and bright. They come as standard equipment on all new Taylor guitars, which probably tells you all you need to know. They have no peer. I didn't register on here just to tell you that, though. I am literally in the middle of listing on eBay a brand spanking new, boxed with tags Tanglewood Sundance acoustic guitar. I have already paid the listing fee, but it's not active yet. I actually bought the guitar because it was quite stunning. I have some very high end guitars, and this one knocked me out for the money. It was a totally impulsive purchase, and one I couldn't really afford (plus I don't actually need another guitar!), and so I thought I would be best trying to minimise my losses and sell it straight on. There's also a new, high quality hard case to go with it (if you don't just want the cardboard box it comes in). Anyway, I'm local, so just let me know if you might be interested before I activate the listing - maybe save us both a bit of money. It comes with a set of factory-fitted Elixir Nanoweb Light Gauge strings as standard equipment, by the way. Cheers
By the way - I forgot to mention that 009's are way too light a gauge for acoustic guitar. Most players tend to use 011's or 012's - classed as light and medium/light for acoustic use. I personally always use 011's and find they cover all the bases.
Hello i'm thinking of learning the guitar. Not sure what to get yet, but narrowed it down to a Epiphone Les Paul 100 or Fender Squier Stratorcaster. All my favourite guitarists seem to play Strats, but I prefair the look of the Les Paul. Can people give me any advice?
mussie - I have just sent you a PM. TheCasual - Hi, I can probably offer you a few thoughts and pointers to try and help out a little. I'll try to drop a line on here later. Cheers
