Your string journey

Laziness. Couldn’t be bothered changing setup. But I’m about to go up to 10s on my Ibanez. I’m just to right hand heavy for 9s.
 
Went through the usual ernie balls and dr strings for most of my playing life, branched out to others as were recommended over time like elixers, etc..
That was pretty much my thing despite being very selective on my classical instruments (cello, violin, etc...) Have tried pretty much everything, but then I tried the D'angelico electrozincs because of a promo and pretty much got hooked on those for LPs and Teles or anything where I would probably recommend to someone whose pants might be a little tan in areas (clean tones).

For a long time on my ERGs I would have to buy two different sets to make one that I liked dependent on the tuning. Stringjoy pretty much gets all of my business in that area, anymore. Acoustics I've become a lot more selective over as well and the sets I use are $25+, but very much worth it. Like going from a solid state to a tube amp. Only have myself to blame for waiting so long on that front because I already knew from the classical instruments that the acoustics are very affected by strings in all manner of ways.
 
I used to be an ernie ball guy (standard tuning: 12-56 for LP scale and 11-54 for strat scale) and used huge strings because they wouldn't stay in tune and I beat the shit out of guitars live. Before that I tried fender, D'Angelico, GHS boomers, etc.

I got a bunch of free samples of the D'Addario NYXLs before they actually came out, as part of a sponsor deal for warped bands. I never particularly cared for the regular D'Addario's, but the NYXLs are the business. Now I use 10-52 for LP scale and 9-46 for fender scale, standard tuning.

The NYXLs stay in tune and "fresh" sounding so much longer for me I would never even consider string joy or another brand. For whatever reason the NYXLs just work for my hand/sweat/chemistry/playing style, and no other string has worked better for me.
 
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Eazy-ESP said:
Laziness. Couldn’t be bothered changing setup. But I’m about to go up to 10s on my Ibanez. I’m just to right hand heavy for 9s.
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changing strings is almost as much of a bummer as reading rack gear manuals. necessary evil!
 
Like Dan G. above, I started with Ernie Ball because all of my heroes used them and would see advertisements everywhere. About 14 years ago, I tried DAddario and just loved them. They last, sound new for longer, and just feel right.

I like playing strings for a long time and these last.
 
NowYou'rePlayingWithPower said:
Went through the usual ernie balls and dr strings for most of my playing life, branched out to others as were recommended over time like elixers, etc..
That was pretty much my thing despite being very selective on my classical instruments (cello, violin, etc...) Have tried pretty much everything, but then I tried the D'angelico electrozincs because of a promo and pretty much got hooked on those for LPs and Teles or anything where I would probably recommend to someone whose pants might be a little tan in areas (clean tones).

For a long time on my ERGs I would have to buy two different sets to make one that I liked dependent on the tuning. Stringjoy pretty much gets all of my business in that area, anymore. Acoustics I've become a lot more selective over as well and the sets I use are $25+, but very much worth it. Like going from a solid state to a tube amp. Only have myself to blame for waiting so long on that front because I already knew from the classical instruments that the acoustics are very affected by strings in all manner of ways.
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almost identical evolution. pink super slinkys because everyone used them, DR because they sounded better and lasted longer, elixer 10s because they lasted forever but tone was muted/less twangy.
now d’addario XLs 9s if store bought and stringjoy hybrid set is my fave to order because i think they balance tension better, feel and sound great.

don’t play my acoustic enough to really make an educated choice so martins are my go to.
 
thegame said:
A car. In fact, there I am backing over @The~Kid 's skull in my driveway in that avatar pic.
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So funny TheLame :geek:



Anyways @mentoneman I use Daddario NYXL ot XL for my strats and BriteWire Gibsons for my Les Pauls ^_^

I like NYXL on my Charvels because they last forever, never kink and the Gibsons just because they sound right on a Les Paul.
 
I've played 9's since I was 16. I've never felt comfortable with 10s or anything else. I can play 42 or 46 and it doesn't matter, but I like 9s for the 1st string.
 
BABMusic said:
I've played 9's since I was 16. I've never felt comfortable with 10s or anything else. I can play 42 or 46 and it doesn't matter, but I like 9s for the 1st string.
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9's get a certain tightness when playing chords with distortion but sound weak on the single notes.
 
DanTravis62 said:
I used to be an ernie ball guy (standard tuning: 12-56 for LP scale and 11-54 for strat scale) and used huge strings because they wouldn't stay in tune and I beat the shit out of guitars live. Before that I tried fender, D'Angelico, GHS boomers, etc.

I got a bunch of free samples of the D'Addario NYXLs before they actually came out, as part of a sponsor deal for warped bands. I never particularly cared for the regular D'Addario's, but the NYXLs are the business. Now I use 10-52 for LP scale and 9-46 for fender scale, standard tuning.

The NYXLs stay in tune and "fresh" sounding so much longer for me I would never even consider string joy or another brand. For whatever reason the NYXLs just work for my hand/sweat/chemistry/playing style, and no other string has worked better for me.
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XLs are great strings but Stringjoy is very similar in tone, feel and longevity, and because i can customize the set it takes the advantage for me.
 
romanianreaper said:
Like Dan G. above, I started with Ernie Ball because all of my heroes used them and would see advertisements everywhere. About 14 years ago, I tried DAddario and just loved them. They last, sound new for longer, and just feel right.

I like playing strings for a long time and these last.
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agree braddah!
 
Geo said:
40 years a go my guitar teacher used 10-46 D'Addario. To this day I use 10-46 D'Addario.
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i like the tone of heavier treble strings but thicker wound strings are not so fun for me. like semi truck tires on an obstacle course!
 
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