this is not about brands, but about material and type of winding!
I've been using pure nickel round wound strings for a few years now, and I'm thankful I don't have the nickel allergy, because I love the softness, bendability, but still good tuning retention and overall nice tension.
produce a nice and warm, but cutting tone too. typically these are strings used by blues guys, and while I do use them for that, they kick ass for everything
which strings do you typically use?
different sort of strings thread
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- neckred
- Ancient One
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Re: different sort of strings thread
I think those are nickel plated
next time you grab some, you should check out the ones that say Rock n Roll if you like EB strings, they have a pure nickel wrap, who knows, may be your vibe, they should be extra slinky, but still have good tension
next time you grab some, you should check out the ones that say Rock n Roll if you like EB strings, they have a pure nickel wrap, who knows, may be your vibe, they should be extra slinky, but still have good tension
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Re: different sort of strings thread
Jumped from Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys 10-46 to Elixir Polywebs 10-46 and never looked back. They are coated strings but I didin't pay much attention to detail and all I know is, I'll never used them Ernie Balls again.
Thinking of trying a lower gauge next time, probably 9-42 since I use a 25.5 scale Ibanez RG tuned to Eb. I'm assuming said action may require a new setup...probably even a truss rod adjustment (I hope not).
Thinking of trying a lower gauge next time, probably 9-42 since I use a 25.5 scale Ibanez RG tuned to Eb. I'm assuming said action may require a new setup...probably even a truss rod adjustment (I hope not).