what kind of guitar strings do you like?

[Deng]

Originally Posted by brandondrury

I've noticed the Elixers don't come off as strong when they are brand new, but stay pretty good for 10x as long.? I'd put them on for regular use probably.? I'm not sure if they would be my first choice for recording in most situations.

Brandon

My point exactly

-Deng

[brandondrury]

We agree to disagree then.

Brandon

[Abbagoochie]

I use GHS boomers on my electrics...

And D'Addarrio on my Acoustics...

[PhilB]

Originally Posted by brandondrury

I only have one rule for strings.... the must be new.

I never noticed a difference between brands.

Brandon

Brandon, you must be the biggest liar on the planet!

"all pre-amps sound the same"...."no string preference"

I'm calling you out, dude! I can't believe with your experience, etc that you never notice these differences in the audio!! Maybe you just always focus on the song, or use good studio technique to make songs sound good and so admitedly more minor stuff like strings don't affect you as much...

...just wondering...

Of course, since I only do one or two thigns (play/write on guitar and piano), I have lots of chances to focus just on strings, so maybe it's just a question of focus...

phil

[TAlderson]

I use D'Addarios on my acoustic, and Fender bullets on my electric. Don't really know why, they just sound and play better than others.

-Tyler

[leftfootleroy]

i personally use ernie ball skinny top heavy bottoms on my sg. i play in drop c, and since the strings are thicker, they give me the tone i want. as far as my acoustic, i use elixers.

[icarus579]

I use Ernie Ball Classics. I've used several different string brands over the years, and the Classics are my favorite. They last longer, and don't get all grungy like d'addarios or Dean Markley's. I've yet to break an EB string even on my guitars with Floyd Rose bridges.

I used to like the Adamas Phosphor Bronze strings when I had an acoustic guitar, but I've tried the Elixir nanoweb strings, and they sound as good and last longer.

[TonyB]

I use whatever keeps me from playing bad notes!

All seriousness aside, it depends on the guitar.

Les Paul - GHS Boomers
Strat - Fender Bullets, 10's (gotta keep that floating bridge happy)
Tele - Fender Bullets, 10's
Acoustic - D'addario

[Metaltyme]

I like the coated titanium Ernie Ball strings, particularly the "Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom" ones. I play a lot of heavy rhythm stuff, as well as all kinds of lead. The range of these strings sounds nice and balanced for diversified guitar players. With the extra coating of titanium, they last much longer than without. Plus, they always sound great when freshly installed on your guitar. You know that new, bright sound that a fresh pair of strings have? Well, these have that sound for waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy more than just a couple days with vigorous use.

[Cailyn]

Curt Mangan strings are better than anything else I've played. Curt evidently worked with Ernie Ball for many years before going off on his own. Great tone, great durability--I break maybe one string a year and I play hard. Further, you can order custom sets if you order a dozen at a time that have cool vanity labels.