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Title: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vic_6 on January 22, 2007, 08:27:48 PM
since i'm kind of learning guitar now or rather, learning more about guitar, i was wondering, what kind of strings you guys use and why?

brand, guage, comment on the sound and feel and what kind of music you play. :)

parang string review thread in a way. gusto ko lang matutunan mga ins and outs of guitar strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on January 22, 2007, 10:16:44 PM
Gamit ko dati D'Addario XL strings .10 ung gauge, really light kaso sobra siyang kinakain ng pawis ko  :x hehe! Mutant ata tong pawis ko e! Sa ngayon, gamit ko GHS Boomers, gauge .10 din.  Mas tumatagal at matapang ang tunog for me.   :evil: 

Paminsan minsan naman pag gipit sa budget, Alice strings!! Sa 80 pesos solb na! Hehehe!! Sana'y makatulong ito sa iyong pagpipili ng istring pareng vic!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Tasty on January 22, 2007, 10:24:09 PM
Do Alice strings last? My former bandmate got a new set for a gig and the number 1 string broke while he was tuning. ^^;
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on January 22, 2007, 10:27:53 PM
Do Alice strings last? My former bandmate got a new set for a gig and the number 1 string broke while he was tuning. ^^;

Yikes!  Yep, nde pangmatagalan ang Alice strings talaga, pero may mga tumatagal din.  Mas madami nga lang ung experiences kong nababali siya agad, siguro mga after 5 days, nakain na siya ng pawis ko  :|  then again, pawis ko yun,  can't say para sa iba.  :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Tasty on January 22, 2007, 10:34:59 PM
Do Alice strings last? My former bandmate got a new set for a gig and the number 1 string broke while he was tuning. ^^;

Yikes!  Yep, nde pangmatagalan ang Alice strings talaga, pero may mga tumatagal din.  Mas madami nga lang ung experiences kong nababali siya agad, siguro mga after 5 days, nakain na siya ng pawis ko  :|  then again, pawis ko yun,  can't say para sa iba.  :?

:lol: Pasmado rin ako pero nilalagyan ko ng WD40 pagkatapos kong gamitin. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: hardcore misery on January 22, 2007, 10:42:03 PM
mag t3months na alice strings ko :-D

depende sa maintainance mo...
ako kada gamit ko, pinupunasan ko ng cloth with onting oil(mantika)

hanggang ngaun alang rust
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on January 22, 2007, 10:47:46 PM
:lol: Pasmado rin ako pero nilalagyan ko ng WD40 pagkatapos kong gamitin. :-D

Ayoss a!  Effective naman ung WD40 as "String Life Extender", Tasty ?   :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Tasty on January 22, 2007, 10:49:53 PM
Yep tumatagal naman. Dati kasi nung hindi pa ako gumagamit nun, ilang araw lang din kalawang na kahit mahal na strings. ^^;
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Extremist777 on January 22, 2007, 10:51:59 PM
Mariposa syempre.. made in Pinas. hehehe.


I've been using Light Top/Heavy Bottom strings eversince. Gauges: 10-13-17-32-42-52 (minsan 9's din) Why? Mas heavy kasi sakin ang tunog nya when it comes to riffs.. kasi makapal yung strings na  E A D.  then sa solo.. very comfortable sa G B E strings. I usually go for DR and D'Addario strings.



Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Red_Strat on January 22, 2007, 10:55:39 PM
I use D'Addario EXP15 on my Oscar Schmidt (acoustic). Mahal, pero I must say, matagal. :-)
A little less than a year na rin 'tong strings ko, and it's only lately that it has darkened a bit. But then again, it's only used for an average of 1-2 hours per day, in an air-con room... then occassional gigs lang.

Sa Fernando acoustic ko naman... reserve guitar ko lang naman kasi sa Bicol kapag umuuwi, so Mariposa lang siya. Ang daling i-bend nito!!! :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: marzi on January 22, 2007, 10:57:50 PM
snarling dogs .10....first time ko lang gumamit ng .10s at nahihirapan pa ko mag bend...pero ok naman sya...1 month ko ng ginagamit pero hindi pa bumibigay...i use flannel cloth before and after ko mag practice...may petroleum jelly din sa bahay pero tinigil ko muna cuz i feel funny everytime i put it on the strings  :-D

sayang lang at malayo ang festival mall samin...pagbalik ko dun bibili nko ng 5 sets....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ishimaro on January 22, 2007, 10:58:52 PM
ernie ball gamit ko.. ung extra slinky...

pawisin din ako eh. minsan nga wala pang 1 month kalawang na ung mga strings.. hindi na epektib ung fast fret n panlinis ng gitara ko. mas epektib ba WD40? o balik ulit ako sa lemon oil?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AkelleFusion on January 22, 2007, 11:40:23 PM
Snarling Dogs .10 to .46.. Mura compared to the other important brands...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shred_the_red on January 22, 2007, 11:57:14 PM
Friends, ok yung D'Addario XL. Ive tried slinkys pero light masyado for my playing.

Are you guys sure WD40 ok? Im using MC. Yung parang paste na pang linis ng furniture. Pinapahid ko sa axe at fret. Kasama na tuloy yung strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: snidd on January 23, 2007, 12:36:43 AM
ghs zakk wylde boomers. light top/heavy bottom.. ang lutong ng crunch tska sustain pagdating sa riffs.. tapos almost effortless pagdating sa solos. ito lang ung strings na tumatagal sakin.. but then again, every 3-4 months ako nagpapalit para mapreserve ung ganda ng tunog kasi constant ung gigs namin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sleepsus on January 23, 2007, 12:39:34 AM
What: Snarling Dogs mixed light... .009 set G B E, .010 set on A D, .011 set on E

Why: they are relatively inexpensive and they do the job well  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deadlifted on January 23, 2007, 01:44:41 AM
D'addario 10-52 light top heavy bottom. gusto ko yung feel nung 52's sa low E string. tight pag nag-chugga chugga riffs. tapos madali rin mag-pings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: abyssinianson on January 23, 2007, 04:09:31 AM
DÁddario: 13s - for my strat to get a fat sound, sometimes I use 11's too.
John Pearse and Dean Markley Alchemy: 10-46 or 10-52 - they last long and sound good.
DÁddario 10-52 - they are my general use strings. I found 9's too light and these fit my fingers well.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: namida on January 23, 2007, 09:28:07 AM
DÁddario: 13s - for my strat to get a fat sound, sometimes I use 11's too.
John Pearse and Dean Markley Alchemy: 10-46 or 10-52 - they last long and sound good.
DÁddario 10-52 - they are my general use strings. I found 9's too light and these fit my fingers well.

wow 13's! I'd like to try that soon. But for now its EB Power Slinky for me, .11's on both my tele and strat. I really like the focused sound on bigger strings. It's eating up my frets and fingers but they sound the best for me  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Letour on January 23, 2007, 09:44:01 AM
Have been using Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (10-46). Used to have Super Slinky (9-42). But Ernie Balls are so expensive here compared to D'Addario. I have a XL 9-42 on my Floyd(ed) Strat, does the job.

Will check out the Snarling Dogs because of its price. 
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vic_6 on January 23, 2007, 09:45:05 AM
DÁddario: 13s - for my strat to get a fat sound, sometimes I use 11's too.
John Pearse and Dean Markley Alchemy: 10-46 or 10-52 - they last long and sound good.
DÁddario 10-52 - they are my general use strings. I found 9's too light and these fit my fingers well.

woah! 13's?!?! may ganun pala? so that does fatten up the sound of a strat? how about bending though?


salamat sa mga replies. very helpful :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: namida on January 23, 2007, 09:48:09 AM
DÁddario: 13s - for my strat to get a fat sound, sometimes I use 11's too.
John Pearse and Dean Markley Alchemy: 10-46 or 10-52 - they last long and sound good.
DÁddario 10-52 - they are my general use strings. I found 9's too light and these fit my fingers well.

woah! 13's?!?! may ganun pala? so that does fatten up the sound of a strat? how about bending though?


salamat sa mga replies. very helpful :)

SRV used 13's
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: alon on January 23, 2007, 09:56:54 AM
D'Addario 9s on my tele, Ernie Ball 10s on my strat, and a set of Snarling Dogs for backup. For maintenance, glass cleaner does the job well.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vaisteen2003 on January 23, 2007, 10:46:53 AM
Ive been using EB 9-42 super slinky. Sobrang tumatagal sya and for a lazy person like me, i like my strings soft and effortless for bends thus i prefer such. Currently, i am using PRS strings, same guage but it does not perform as good as the EB. Reason why i bought this strings is becuase its cheaper than EB. But the next time i restring, id buy EB again. With proper care, it can last for more than 6 mos.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: namida on January 23, 2007, 11:15:32 AM
Ive been using EB 9-42 super slinky. Sobrang tumatagal sya and for a lazy person like me, i like my strings soft and effortless for bends thus i prefer such. Currently, i am using PRS strings, same guage but it does not perform as good as the EB. Reason why i bought this strings is becuase its cheaper than EB. But the next time i restring, id buy EB again. With proper care, it can last for more than 6 mos.

Yes with proper care. Clean up with cloth and such or you use something more? :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vaisteen2003 on January 23, 2007, 11:25:35 AM
Ive been using EB 9-42 super slinky. Sobrang tumatagal sya and for a lazy person like me, i like my strings soft and effortless for bends thus i prefer such. Currently, i am using PRS strings, same guage but it does not perform as good as the EB. Reason why i bought this strings is becuase its cheaper than EB. But the next time i restring, id buy EB again. With proper care, it can last for more than 6 mos.

Yes with proper care. Clean up with cloth and such or you use something more? :-)

when i was using my guitar with rosewood fretboard, i spra a liberal amount of WD 40 to a cloth and then wipe it on the strings. NOw that im using my guitar with maple fretboard, i simply use those cloth that you can but from the street, i think they call it pranela or something and then wipe the strings individually.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vic_6 on January 23, 2007, 03:31:31 PM
anyone use rotosound strings? my strat daw has these on right now and they feel pretty good.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bluejem on January 23, 2007, 03:41:32 PM
I use almost any brand that works for me.I use d`addarios,ernie ball,Yamaha,Dean markely,Ghs, and now I`m using Rotosound(England made),They`re quite nice at an affordable price and it even has an extra no.1 string.Next,I`ll experiment on using is Snarling Dogs.Vic says they`re good too.On classisal guitars,I use Savarez,Hannabach,Augustine Regals and Darco by Martin guitars. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: reckless boy on January 23, 2007, 03:57:48 PM
jun castro recommended snarling dogs .10s when i had my guitar set up with him for the first time.  good feel, durable (if you're the type of person who doesn't change strings often), walang compromise sa sound.  cheap too.

been using snarling 10s for all my guitars ever since.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vic_6 on January 23, 2007, 04:53:37 PM
yeah i actually heard about snarling dogs from mang jun. my friends tried them and said ok nga.

lester naka rotosounds ka pala? ok din noh? ganda nung nasa strat.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bluejem on January 23, 2007, 05:35:29 PM
yeah i actually heard about snarling dogs from mang jun. my friends tried them and said ok nga.

lester naka rotosounds ka pala? ok din noh? ganda nung nasa strat.

Mganda sya pare,mura na may extra no.1 pa.Handmade strings e,British made pa kaya ok din.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nicosci on January 23, 2007, 05:42:30 PM
I'm comfortable with 11s with a 58 bass (low E) to provide tight tension sa drop tunings and slaps.

You can't go wrong with Ernie Ball Strings. I switched from D'Addario to Ernie ball. They just last, sound good and solid, never tarnishes. The longest-lasting string I've ever tried is still in my guitar right now!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lowtuneduser on January 23, 2007, 05:59:42 PM
dte d'addario din gamit ko kaso hndi tumatagal saken. kaya ngpalit ako ernie ball .0011-.056 gamit ko.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: marzi on January 23, 2007, 06:28:32 PM
panalo nga ung snarling dogs .10s....pina try ko sa barkada ko ngyn gusto nya magpasama sakin sa lazer para bumili....

nga pla...may iba pa bang dealer nun dito bukod sa lazer? mashadong malayo para sakin un e....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Tasty on January 23, 2007, 06:39:13 PM
ernie ball gamit ko.. ung extra slinky...

pawisin din ako eh. minsan nga wala pang 1 month kalawang na ung mga strings.. hindi na epektib ung fast fret n panlinis ng gitara ko. mas epektib ba WD40? o balik ulit ako sa lemon oil?
The most important thing is to make sure that your strings are dry before you store your guitar. I use WD40 to keep the strings smooth although it also protects them from rust. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: balta on January 23, 2007, 07:33:21 PM
oi vic! bat di mo nalang ako tinanongan! tss...

hahahaha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vic_6 on January 23, 2007, 07:54:33 PM
oi vic! bat di mo nalang ako tinanongan! tss...

hahahaha

haha! olats ka kasi eh [pichapie] pa. hehehe!

snarling dogs gamit mo ngayon diba?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: abyssinianson on January 23, 2007, 08:04:28 PM
DÁddario: 13s - for my strat to get a fat sound, sometimes I use 11's too.
John Pearse and Dean Markley Alchemy: 10-46 or 10-52 - they last long and sound good.
DÁddario 10-52 - they are my general use strings. I found 9's too light and these fit my fingers well.

woah! 13's?!?! may ganun pala? so that does fatten up the sound of a strat? how about bending though?


salamat sa mga replies. very helpful :)

you get stronger fingers:)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vic_6 on January 23, 2007, 08:33:48 PM
haha! siguro practice ako mag bend sa bass ko para mag naka 13's ako sobrang dali na lang. hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on January 23, 2007, 08:42:30 PM

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im using daddario 9's.. tpos tinry ko ung EB 9's twice.. wala pang ilang linggo inabsorb na ung pawis ko at nangalawang.. ok sya kung lagi mong pupunasan. mas madulas ang EB kaysa daddario. kaso kalawang prob tlga.. ngaun balik daddario na ko..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chadrobles on January 23, 2007, 10:26:11 PM
GHS Boomers
or
Roto Pinks- ganda nito, mura pa! :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ishimaro on January 23, 2007, 10:35:35 PM

tinry ko ung d'addario sa guitar ko... waahh lumulutang na ung bridge ko sa kakatono.. floyd rose kasi un eh.. ganun b tlga pag makapal na strings ang nilagay dun?

ung bnili ko na d'addario e 9-46.. 1st time ko kasi nag lagay ng medyo mtaba na string.. lagi extra slinky 8-38 ung gamit ko eh.. hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: marzi on January 23, 2007, 10:42:01 PM

tinry ko ung d'addario sa guitar ko... waahh lumulutang na ung bridge ko sa kakatono.. floyd rose kasi un eh.. ganun b tlga pag makapal na strings ang nilagay dun?

ung bnili ko na d'addario e 9-46.. 1st time ko kasi nag lagay ng medyo mtaba na string.. lagi extra slinky 8-38 ung gamit ko eh.. hehe

ang alam ko hinde e...may friend ako na gumagamit din ng floyd rose tpos .10s pa ung strings nya, tinanong ko din un pero sabi nya wala naman daw problema...patignan mo kaya yan...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on January 23, 2007, 10:46:55 PM

tinry ko ung d'addario sa guitar ko... waahh lumulutang na ung bridge ko sa kakatono.. floyd rose kasi un eh.. ganun b tlga pag makapal na strings ang nilagay dun?

ung bnili ko na d'addario e 9-46.. 1st time ko kasi nag lagay ng medyo mtaba na string.. lagi extra slinky 8-38 ung gamit ko eh.. hehe

oo ganun tlga.. kc ung tension ng spring balanse sa tensio ng 8's. kaya nagiiba pag 9's.

at sa friend mo naman marzi, baka naman kc 10's na ang gamit ng friend mo ever since kaya hndi sya nagkkproblema..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: radimere on January 23, 2007, 10:50:26 PM
Ernie ball .009s. Consistent feel, doesn't eat through frets that fast, and with WD-40, can last for years without rust buildup.


tinry ko ung d'addario sa guitar ko... waahh lumulutang na ung bridge ko sa kakatono.. floyd rose kasi un eh.. ganun b tlga pag makapal na strings ang nilagay dun?

ung bnili ko na d'addario e 9-46.. 1st time ko kasi nag lagay ng medyo mtaba na string.. lagi extra slinky 8-38 ung gamit ko eh.. hehe

floyd + change of string gauge = hell

Pihitin mo ng 1/8 turn clockwise/pahigpit/pabaon ang spring anchor screws mo. Tono mo ulit gamit tuner. Pihit ulit. Retune. Hanggang maging parallel ulit sa katawan ng gitara yung knife edge ng trem. Expect to spend 30 minutes-1 hour doing this.

Wag mong pihitin ng isahang adjustment lang kasi (1) mahirap tantyahin (2) mahirap mag-retune (3) pwedeng mapatid ang strings mo.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: marzi on January 23, 2007, 10:51:29 PM

tinry ko ung d'addario sa guitar ko... waahh lumulutang na ung bridge ko sa kakatono.. floyd rose kasi un eh.. ganun b tlga pag makapal na strings ang nilagay dun?

ung bnili ko na d'addario e 9-46.. 1st time ko kasi nag lagay ng medyo mtaba na string.. lagi extra slinky 8-38 ung gamit ko eh.. hehe

oo ganun tlga.. kc ung tension ng spring balanse sa tensio ng 8's. kaya nagiiba pag 9's.

at sa friend mo naman marzi, baka naman kc 10's na ang gamit ng friend mo ever since kaya hndi sya nagkkproblema..

cguro pagtagal masasanay na yan diba?

ung sa barkada ko? hinde... kaka-switch nya lang din from .9s to .10s...actually sabay pa nga kami...ung skin nga lang e fixed bridge...nung una oo after ko sya gamitin tpos itatago ko lng ng 4-5 hours, pagkuha ko sa kanya ung ibang strings mejo flat na tunog...pero ung iba ok naman...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: radimere on January 23, 2007, 10:55:14 PM
Baka naman hindi floating ang floyd nya. A floating floyd is *guaranteed* to need readjustment after a string gauge change, sometimes even a string brand change.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ishimaro on January 23, 2007, 11:02:22 PM

so kailangan pa masanay ung mga springs ko sa 9-46... talagang literal na lumulutang na ung bridge ko eh. hehe. bukas i'll check kung mapapababa ko ung bridge..

@radimere
almost 1hr n ako nagtotono kanina.. balak ko pa pihitin ng sabay sabay ung tuning keys kanina dahil pag isa-isa, bumababa ung mga tono ung the rest because of the bridge..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: marzi on January 23, 2007, 11:06:10 PM
Baka naman hindi floating ang floyd nya. A floating floyd is *guaranteed* to need readjustment after a string gauge change, sometimes even a string brand change.

hehehee....floating...pero ang hindi ko alam e kung readjusted na nya un dahil bumili ko sopdrinks after namin palitan strings nya...pero kung readjusted un, prang sobrang bilis naman yta...  :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: radimere on January 23, 2007, 11:08:56 PM
Ganyan talaga yan. Lahat ng adjustment mo sa isang string makakaapekto sa ibang string. Kailangan mong itono galing low E string papuntang high E string. Pagbalik mo sa low E, wala na ulit sa tono. Repeat the process (low E to high E) hanggang nasa tono na ulit...tapos pihitin mo yung screw ng spring sa likod. Tapos tono ulit. Wag mong gagawin to pag pagod ka or bad trip  :-D

Hehe, good luck. Nung unang nangyari sa akin yan muntik ko nang ibenta ang gitara sa inis. And this was just after changing from GHS's to Ernie Balls, same gauges.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on January 24, 2007, 04:56:25 AM
sa mga madaming prob sa tuning after changing gauge, benta nyo na gitara nyo tpos bili nlng kayo ng S series.. ill tell you, the best ang ZR trem.. sobrang dali itono and adjust the spring tension at the back.. will only take you several mins...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: abyssinianson on January 24, 2007, 05:22:18 AM
haha! siguro practice ako mag bend sa bass ko para mag naka 13's ako sobrang dali na lang. hehe

masakit sa simula pero you get used to it naman. ang problema is you need to adjust yung string suspension sa guitar mo if you use really heavy strings.

vic, nakagamit ka ba ng rotosound strings para sa bass? Kuryoso ako sa mga yun. GHS boomers ang gamit ko sa basses ko mainly eh..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jack in a vox on January 24, 2007, 09:33:28 AM
i've recently changed to Ernie Ball 10-46s (lime green pack) on all my main guitars, but also experimented with 11-49s a while back. more bottom end, i noticed a bit more sustain and the crunch is just more defined with the heavier gauge.

and D'Addario XL-something for my Semi-Hollowbody guitar 11-49. they just sound better. and give my fingers more of a workout :D

note: remember to tweak the truss rod and intonation when changing gauges, just incase nobody's mentioned it ;)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gutz_3110 on January 24, 2007, 09:53:37 AM
im using d'addario xl 10 - 46 the reason i shifted from .009 is that the latter is too light for me and i dont know if you will agree with me...mas matibay ata yun .10 tama ba? madalas kasi maputol .009 sa akin and hindi naman ako technical player so i dont do tappings and hammer-ons saka mas makapal yun tunog.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jack in a vox on January 24, 2007, 10:27:47 AM
check your intonation, saddles or your nut as well, maybe one reason why your strings break.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: glassjaw_jc on January 24, 2007, 10:39:12 AM
Vic, try mo yung GHS Zakk Wylde set. Yun gamit ko dati. Panalo!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vic_6 on January 24, 2007, 11:13:31 AM
masakit sa simula pero you get used to it naman. ang problema is you need to adjust yung string suspension sa guitar mo if you use really heavy strings.

vic, nakagamit ka ba ng rotosound strings para sa bass? Kuryoso ako sa mga yun. GHS boomers ang gamit ko sa basses ko mainly eh..

ah. well madlai na lang yung adjustments sa gitara. yung adjustments sa daliri yung iba. hehe!

tried rotosounds before. didnt like it. too harsh on the fingers. but some people like it. i tried the ashdown strings and they felt very much like rotosounds but much cheaper (400+ lang). still have the ashdowns on my jazz if you wanna try em out. punta kang EB! i'll try to borrow a friends bass with rotosounds soon para ma compare ko talaga ng maayos.

Vic, try mo yung GHS Zakk Wylde set. Yun gamit ko dati. Panalo!

jc anong guage yan?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: marzi on January 24, 2007, 11:48:45 AM

ah. well madlai na lang yung adjustments sa gitara. yung adjustments sa daliri yung iba. hehe!


oo! first time ko gumamit ng .10s 30 mins plng umaayaw na daliri ko...tsaka panay sabit ko sa bending! muntik ko na maisip na hindi ako pede sa .10s pero dahil nabasa ko ung mga threads dito about strings and adjustment mejo na-encouraged na ko...hehehee
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fuzzylogic on January 24, 2007, 09:20:10 PM
ano ba pinakamagandang strings for a floyded guitar? ok lang ba ang d'addario XL 9's? floyd kasi bridge ng gtrs ko eh. tnx for your inputs  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Chito on January 24, 2007, 10:04:28 PM
I've been using D'Addario 10-52 on all my electrics for at least the last 10 years now. Used to change the 10 to an 11 before but have stopped doing that as I find it too much of a strain on my fingers specially if you play 2 nights of four-hour gigs in a row.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ishimaro on January 24, 2007, 10:27:55 PM
ano ba pinakamagandang strings for a floyded guitar? ok lang ba ang d'addario XL 9's? floyd kasi bridge ng gtrs ko eh. tnx for your inputs  :-D

depende sa spring ng floyd mo pre... kung sanay sa 9's ung spring mo walang problema yan..
ung akin 8-38 na ernie ball ang ginamit ko dati, nag switch ako sa 9-46 na d'addario lumutang n ung bridge dahil mkapal ang strings nkaattach ngaun compared sa dati..

mas maganda kung stick k n lng sa iisang gauge.. or kung gusto mo talagang palitan ng ibang gauge, matagalan n pagtotono yan. heheh.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: CARABAO on January 24, 2007, 10:30:20 PM
vic, gamit ko ngyon snarling dogs gauge .11. panalo pare! eto yung gamit ko nung nag jam tayo :)

buo din yung tunog ng lp, kahit na dati naka .13's ako. 200 lang din tong snarling dogs. nakinig ako sa advice ni peewee at ni turi :) salamat nga pala mga kapatid :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lao on January 25, 2007, 05:28:22 PM
i use ernie ball 10's and d'addario 10's din for my guitars yung sa 7string ko .060, .052, .042, .030, .017, .013, .010, meron kayang set nito? i always get the .060 and .052 patingi tingi :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: odalisque on January 25, 2007, 05:31:45 PM
rotosound 9's and 10s

i shifted from ernie ball kac parang napaka bright ng EBs

ung rotosound mas "buo' sound ko IMO may free 1st string pa.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lao on January 25, 2007, 05:37:35 PM
yup bright nga ang sound ng EB, meron kaya dito nung skinny top and heavy bottom na EB set? para yung .060 nalang bilihin ko na tingi :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Poundcake on February 22, 2007, 03:21:04 PM
up!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jakobspiral on February 23, 2007, 01:12:36 AM
Grade 5: Ernie Ball 8-11-14-22w-30-38
2nd Year HS: Ernie Ball 9-11-16-24w-32-42
1st Year College: Ernie Ball 10-13-17-26-36-46
Right Now: Ernie Ball 11-14-18p-28-38-48

Feel ko... magiging gauge 12 na to soon...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: danleo on February 23, 2007, 08:17:09 AM
Guys, meron ba sainyo gumagamit ng Dean Markley strings? ok ba? hmmm. I was just curious, saw it sa store the other day. I wanna try it soon. Medyo mahal lang.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lao on February 23, 2007, 08:38:54 AM
Mariposa syempre.. made in Pinas. hehehe.


I've been using Light Top/Heavy Bottom strings eversince. Gauges: 10-13-17-32-42-52 (minsan 9's din) Why? Mas heavy kasi sakin ang tunog nya when it comes to riffs.. kasi makapal yung strings na  E A D.  then sa solo.. very comfortable sa G B E strings. I usually go for DR and D'Addario strings.





same string gauges tayo sir, saan makakabili nung DR set? medyo mabigat yung d'addario eh, 400+ isang set :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Phil on February 23, 2007, 09:16:53 AM
I have .10s on my strat ...Fender Super Bullits.......best strings for strats.
I have .9s for my RG2550.....best strings for fast and acrobatic stuff.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: van13 on February 23, 2007, 09:54:59 AM
d addario .11

b tuning kc gmit ko,.mas madaling gmitin and un character ng tnig is better than light gauges,.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rainierito on April 06, 2007, 08:34:39 AM
sabi mga experts, heto raw gamiting strings

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ubersam on April 06, 2007, 09:16:39 AM
Guys, meron ba sainyo gumagamit ng Dean Markley strings? ok ba? hmmm. I was just curious, saw it sa store the other day. I wanna try it soon. Medyo mahal lang.  :-D
I used Dean Markleys for years before switching to D'Addarios. The DM strings feel a bit stiffer/tighter to me than the DAs. The only reason I switched was because I came across a great deal on 25 sets of D'Addario EXL120 (9-42) strings.

Anyone remember 5150 strings (made by Ernie Ball)?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: spyroghyro on April 06, 2007, 12:56:36 PM
Now: SIT strings - stainless(.10-.46) ok sya tagal kalawangin im planning to order some from the WHOLESALER na forumites
Before: Snarling Dogs - cheaper pero daling mag-rust
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on April 06, 2007, 01:02:39 PM
Spyro, how much bili mo sa SIT strings ?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kelsamp08 on April 06, 2007, 01:31:30 PM
may phobia ata ako dun sa 1st and 2nd string kpg tinotono hehe...

kayo? nkakatakot eh.. bka maputol.. parang matalim pa naman yun.. tapos kapag humampas sa kamay mo eh.. parang..
Final Destination hehe..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on April 06, 2007, 01:51:43 PM
may phobia ata ako dun sa 1st and 2nd string kpg tinotono hehe...

kayo? nkakatakot eh.. bka maputol.. parang matalim pa naman yun.. tapos kapag humampas sa kamay mo eh.. parang..
Final Destination hehe..

Ika nga ng mga kababaihan, "masakit lang yan sa umpisa"  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: reps on April 06, 2007, 02:51:52 PM
Maganda ba ang .011s ng Snarling Dogs? Plano ko kasi magshift to .011s. Ano magandang brand? Ano yung mga mura? Thanks!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: spyroghyro on April 06, 2007, 02:53:24 PM
Spyro, how much bili mo sa SIT strings ?
Sa Lazer ko kasi nabili yun, P290 yata di ko na matandaan medyo matagal na kasi pero di pa rusted yung high strings, January ko siya kinabit plus nung pina-set-up and refret ko sa Elegee yung guitar di kami kami nag-replaced ng strings. Siguro malamig lang nung mga nakaraang buwan kaya di pa siya kinalawang. he he. Plus wipe the strings lang every after use.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: hardcore misery on April 06, 2007, 05:51:09 PM
alice strings! 5 months na sa akin, still alive and kickin'!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dubista on April 06, 2007, 08:33:46 PM
D'addario 8's, coz they last longer and do not break easily.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: el dorko on April 07, 2007, 12:17:33 AM
Maganda ba ang .011s ng Snarling Dogs? Plano ko kasi magshift to .011s. Ano magandang brand? Ano yung mga mura? Thanks!

ok naman ang 0.11s na snarling dogs, ginagamit ko for drop c tuning   :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chito_eoi on April 07, 2007, 10:37:27 AM
im using D'addario 9's
reason: wala lang... i just like their color coding
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bendedbeam on April 07, 2007, 02:35:07 PM
Snarling Dogs 0.10s yung huli kong nagamit. Durable naman pati yung tunog long lasting, hiyang din sa kin at hindi kinakalawang. I think I'll try the Alice 0.10s pero ok na yung SD eh.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: wh1t33rick on April 07, 2007, 02:39:12 PM
 :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I'm used in using ernie ball strings(super, extra and power) but now, my first time to use Snarling Dogs .10, (whew) grabe, talagang ok ung tunog pang blues talaga and medyo may kahirapan sa pagbend pero masasanay din ung mga cute fingers ko hehehehe :mrgreen:

Yup, definitely Snarling Dogs bark!!! ung British nga pala ito, baka may british bulldogs pang kasama hehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mjpartinez on April 07, 2007, 03:36:37 PM
kapag me pera gusto ko yung super slinky ng ernie ball....... ngunit dahil kaposkapos..yumg alice lang sa lazer...okay na yun 90 lamg amg isang set...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ioffendpeople on April 07, 2007, 06:31:08 PM
Anything under P200, because i'm cheap.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kingthomas on April 07, 2007, 07:34:29 PM
akin d'addario 10's. kasi standard tuning lang tugtugan ko, and i occasionally do the dropped-D tuning. ayun.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: miltot on April 07, 2007, 09:49:03 PM
GHS na stainless roundwound (0.10)
mahigit isang taon ang itinatagal ng string na ito sakin kc ginagamitan ko ng 3M stainless cleaner, mas ok ito compared sa wd40 (pra skin)
pero dhil sa string ang topic...
gusto ko kc mejo makapal ng konti ang tone at nde me maxado sa lead kaya perfect (pra skin uli) ang string na ito! :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Poundcake on April 20, 2007, 05:04:54 PM
up
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shred_03100 on April 20, 2007, 05:18:59 PM
mariposa 1,2,3
imitation fender wounded 6,5,5

la kc pambili ng mamahalin
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: captainsatch on April 20, 2007, 06:19:00 PM
ernie ball........la lang un ang gamit ng idol ko eh(john petrucci)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: levitate on April 20, 2007, 06:23:52 PM
ernie ball........la lang un ang gamit ng idol ko eh(john petrucci)

kala ko ba si friedman ang idol mo? :-P
hehehe
ano na bro??..gimik naaa!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: captainsatch on April 20, 2007, 06:27:16 PM
ernie ball........la lang un ang gamit ng idol ko eh(john petrucci)

kala ko ba si friedman ang idol mo? :-P
hehehe
ano na bro??..gimik naaa!!

haha of course idol ko  friedman, given nayan....2nd petrucci tyka satch
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: levitate on April 20, 2007, 06:30:56 PM
ernie ball........la lang un ang gamit ng idol ko eh(john petrucci)

kala ko ba si friedman ang idol mo? :-P
hehehe
ano na bro??..gimik naaa!!

haha of course idol ko  friedman, given nayan....2nd petrucci tyka satch


testingin na natin mga guitars mo bro... :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: DharmaInitiative on April 20, 2007, 06:52:33 PM
ako po d addario... otso hehe... ang lambot.. papalit na ako sa nuwebe..... pag na condition na yung rg ko.....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: IncX on April 20, 2007, 11:15:24 PM

im currently using SIT Stainless Medium Gauge on my Washburn DS3 ... i like the gauge, .10-.46 ... its thin enough to bend and thick enough to chug riffs on... its currently 1 week old, so the strings are still springy.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: trem3 on April 21, 2007, 02:52:45 AM
D'Addario 9s...

madulas at solid tumunog...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Bart on April 21, 2007, 02:54:53 AM
D'Addario .10 or .11 because I play slide so I need a bit more string tension. Plus the company has been around for what, a million years? They should know their [gooey brown stuff] by now.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Uber_daniel on April 23, 2007, 09:51:32 AM
d'addario (9), floyd rose kc guitar ko eh tsaka un ung nsa manual...

nice s harmonics and squeals... :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: wh1t33rick on April 26, 2007, 06:32:11 AM
mariposa 1,2,3
imitation fender wounded 6,5,5

la kc pambili ng mamahalin

 :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Hehehe ok mariposa...kaso sir mas mapapamahal ka kasi base sa karanasan ko eh isa upto dalawa lang kailangan ng palitan kasi di na nya maintain ung sweet na tunog hehehe...kaya lang nga depende sa gumagamit hehehe :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: oist on April 26, 2007, 08:00:16 AM
dean markley blue steel.

75 lang set sa jb music..

gusto ko to for my tele. tas kahit marami bilhin ko ok lang..

super light strings.

tas matagal pa mag-rust..

punta na kayo sa jb. hehe :-D

 
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: oist on April 26, 2007, 08:04:53 AM
Guys, meron ba sainyo gumagamit ng Dean Markley strings? ok ba? hmmm. I was just curious, saw it sa store the other day. I wanna try it soon. Medyo mahal lang.  :-D

pre 75 na lang to sa jb ngayon... do ko alam kung bakit... pero lahat ng dm dun 75 na lang per box.

bibili nga ako ng 5 sets sa sweldo eh..

last week bumili ako ng 2 sets..

di naman siguro to fake no??

hehe :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on April 26, 2007, 09:21:23 AM
Hehe.. ngayon Fender pure nickel strings.. ganda ng tunog..

But kakakuha ko lang nung bagong George L's strings.. Gusto ko masubukan..

Saan may DR strings dito?..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: napalmdog on April 26, 2007, 01:31:26 PM
dati D'Addario XL. GHS boomers gamit ko ngayon. maganda pero ok lang presyo
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jasoncruz_rocks on April 26, 2007, 02:19:55 PM
Ernie Ball Super Slinky .9s
.8s are too wurbly
.10s are to stiff
bending is your friend :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bendedbeam on April 26, 2007, 02:48:26 PM
EB slinky 0.10s, just right for 24.75" scale guitars :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rennell on April 26, 2007, 02:49:46 PM
Ernieball RPS9 pero ngayon balik d'addario na .9s
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: voodoosoup on April 26, 2007, 09:32:06 PM
ernie ball extra slinky strings are great! sobrang vibrant ng tunog plus its reinforced for bending fanatics.

alice strings make the best practice strings though. i got mine several months ago and there isn't a hint of rust on it. hindi ko nga pinupunasan yung akin pero lufet pa din. saka 100 bucks lang kaya ok talga! i use gauge 9 strings pag tagal siguro gauge 10 na gagamitin ko kasi mas rich yung tone ng higher gauges.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: voidmain on April 26, 2007, 10:06:13 PM
.09 gamit ko na random Korean brands ang nakukuha kong strings (from a friend) mura kasi e. Around 80-90 pesos lang, tapos ok naman yung feel. Pinapatagal ko na lang with GHS fastfret.

Ay, medyo OT po tanong ko kaso ok po ba Elixir na strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dewberry on April 26, 2007, 10:50:53 PM
Basta Ernie Ball
.10 starting guage

and sometimes kung walang pera , Mariposa  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shred_03100 on April 27, 2007, 11:41:36 PM
haha. ako den pag la pera, mariposa
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pizarro84 on April 28, 2007, 03:18:20 AM
GHS Nickel rockers .046 sa wounded strings, la marea or mariposa 0,1,3 yung iba.

GHS kasi matibay, la marea kasi talagang madaling malusaw yung treble strings sa humid na hangin dito + pagpapawis pa ng kamay ko  :-D
Di ko na din ginagamit yung plain strings ng GHS (stored for emergency purposes) kasi naka floyd ako, pag kinabit ko kasi yung plain ng GHS tapos pinalitan ko ng la marea in case maputol at wala pa ko pambili bago, katakot-takot na adjust nanaman nung floyd. 

Mga one to one and half month ko nagagamit yung GHS tapos two weeks yung la marea.  :-)

question na rin, san ba nakakabili ng bulk pack ng la marea/mariposa? 10 pesos kasi per string dito eh, baka makamura pa po pag bulk :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Igor on April 28, 2007, 03:34:42 PM
 
  ako rin po snarling dogs ang gamit. .10 din ang gauge.
  matibay at mura pa compare sa iba
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pizarro84 on April 29, 2007, 12:01:53 AM
Dapat pala smarling dogs gamit ko para bagay sa avatar   :lol:  hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: IncX on April 29, 2007, 09:12:20 AM

im currently using normal gauge, .10-.46 SIT Stainless on my DS3.

honestly, as far as guitar is concerned, halos magkapareho lang mga strings nila... ive tried XL, Blue Steels, Ernie Ball, GHS, etc., and wala talaga silang difference saken. wala akong strings na mimiss or hinahanap hanap, unlike yung pagpili ko ng strings sa bass (fave ko currently yung Warwick).

so far, ang ayoko lang talaga is yung mga mariposa at maya strings. OK naman yung Alice at pirated Gibson and Fender pang practice or pang replace ... di sila kasing lutong ng mga "branded" strings, pero maganda nga yun most of the time - di ko kasi gaanong trip yung tunog ng bagong bass strings sa guitar.

conclusion ko sa guitar strings is: as long as nasa 200 php line sya and nahanap mo ang gauge na gusto mo, i think you'll be satisfied kahit anong brand pa yan (as long as hindi overpriced).
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: brianb on April 30, 2007, 12:47:59 PM
GHS Eric Johnson Signature Medium, 11-52s. The D, A, and E are rollerwound, which is something between roundwound and flatwound.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: polar on April 30, 2007, 01:40:51 PM

Overdrive!  :-D
Mura lang sa RJ. 120 ata.
OK nman. Meron pang elec, may pang acoustic.
Ayus.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Mardk on May 16, 2007, 12:18:38 AM
I use Ernie Ball Power Slinky. The gauge 11s. But since I've bought a tele, I've been scared that the big diametered Power Slinky might eat away at my guitar's nut ( and the fact that I may need to adjust the truss rod..not sure though). So I've changed back to Regular Slinkies (Gauge 10s). I've been an Ernie Ball user since ..umm..as far as I can remember.   I've tried fender Strings and a cryogenic strings but I don't find them as bright and bendable as Ernie Balls. And a usual set on my guitar could last up to 6 months without a single string breaking ( or corroding..although the silvery shine does get rubbed off). Lately there has been a shortage of Ernie Ball regular Slinkies at JB music, and I can't find them anywhere (HELP!?!). Bought D'Addario XL 10s (thinking they might suffice) but..err..they don't sound right. Yun lang. I was not paid by EB for this post.


Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SDMF on May 16, 2007, 10:50:55 AM
Before Ernie Ball 10-52...
But now, Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky...9-46. Ever since I found out that Tony Iommi uses 8-38's, I realized that tone is really in the fingers!! (or Tony's rubber finger tip caps) :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: radiostationexp on May 16, 2007, 06:07:13 PM
D'Addario XL .10's. for me. Mas gusto ko ang tunog. Incidentally, I read somewhere that Eric Clapton uses the same brand and guage.

Tried using Ernie Ball .9's once but I had a tendency to overbend the suckers.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: boy_noel on May 18, 2007, 01:34:48 AM
I use almost any brand that works for me.I use d`addarios,ernie ball,Yamaha,Dean markely,Ghs, and now I`m using Rotosound(England made),They`re quite nice at an affordable price and it even has an extra no.1 string.Next,I`ll experiment on using is Snarling Dogs.Vic says they`re good too.On classisal guitars,I use Savarez,Hannabach,Augustine Regals and Darco by Martin guitars. :-D

sir tumatagal ba tong rotosound, ung roto pink?
tnx!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on May 28, 2007, 06:43:01 PM
Am using Fender Stainless Flatwounds for my Semi Hollow (.012) I love its warm sound and GHS Stainless Steels (.010s) for my solid electrics... sparkly ,nice sounds:-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: van13 on May 31, 2007, 12:19:09 PM
p!@#%!@% napabili ako ng dean markley .9,ang tigas!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: joshnerez on May 31, 2007, 12:36:19 PM
alice..009s

its the muraest..heheheeh..and last a lifetime..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: voidmain on May 31, 2007, 01:12:23 PM
Kaka-subok ko lang ng GHS na Eric Johnson signature strings (10 yung lightest, 50 yung pinaka-makapal).

Ganda grabe, kaso malamang maximum playing time ko would be around 1-2 hours lang lalo kung rhythm na naman trabaho ko...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sponkel on May 31, 2007, 02:08:42 PM
Snarling Dogs!

sing ganda ng D'Addario pero di sing mahal!

Halika! Bili na!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vhunter on May 31, 2007, 04:27:22 PM
I use regular slinkies most of the time. Coz i find them a little bit stiffer than d addarios. I really like Snake Oils but theyre too expensive (9bucks a set / nasa 450). 10's most of the time .. .sometimes 11's
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paperlungs on June 01, 2007, 06:27:36 AM
gud am mga sirs. reply lang. hehe. i prefer ernie ball .09s. I tried using d'adarrio strings pero bilis ako maputulan. i also tried using ernie ball .08s pero ambilis din maputol. so ernie ball's my preference!!

salamat! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nicosci on June 01, 2007, 06:43:49 AM
I will move to 11 Slinky's because I recently learned that it would REALLY give me more tone.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bitusan on June 01, 2007, 10:36:48 AM
d addario EXL110
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bumbum on June 08, 2007, 01:23:28 AM
 i use D'addario on both my classical guitar and electric guitar. macho ang tunog. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: s3ph on June 08, 2007, 01:35:40 AM
i use d'addario the color green ones and kung wala ung violet .9 o .10 ata un hehehe light ung strings nia as in green pero madaling masira kung di mo punasan after use pasmado ako ehh kaya ganun peo i dunno sa ibang guitarist ehh hehehe pero prefered daw to ng mga pro! ^^
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: badongrodrigs on June 08, 2007, 01:43:24 AM
ako i use my super ultra lumanog strings!


HAHA joke.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: amak on June 22, 2007, 10:43:34 AM
since i'm kind of learning guitar now or rather, learning more about guitar, i was wondering, what kind of strings you guys use and why?

brand, guage, comment on the sound and feel and what kind of music you play. :)

parang string review thread in a way. gusto ko lang matutunan mga ins and outs of guitar strings.

hmm gamet ko D'Addario string ung heavy gauge 0.12 ata un eh hehe bsta ung pinaka mataba s string.. well i play metal music kc kya un.. hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raizen26 on June 22, 2007, 10:46:44 AM
i use roto strings, 10s ang gauge because 1st, its cheap then stable and equalized naman ang tunog. mejo swabe then at the bottom end at hindi matinis at matibay. yun lang  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dubista on June 22, 2007, 10:48:30 AM
d'addario (kasi matibay and lasts longer than the earnie ball)

8's (thinnest trip ko)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: addbot on June 22, 2007, 10:50:07 AM
D'addario 10's gamit ko, makapal tunog. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raizen26 on June 22, 2007, 10:53:58 AM
d'addario (kasi matibay and lasts longer than the earnie ball)

8's (thinnest trip ko)

yap. and they stay in tune just like my roto
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: orion on June 22, 2007, 11:25:04 AM
Alice strings !! :-)  napansin ko matagal sya kalawangin :-D,.kaya lang matigas sa daliri,.hehehe :-P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raizen26 on June 22, 2007, 02:38:43 PM
Alice strings !! :-)  napansin ko matagal sya kalawangin :-D,.kaya lang matigas sa daliri,.hehehe :-P

pag nasanay ka dun at nagpalit ka ng iba, lambot na sa mga daliri mo yun!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: badongrodrigs on June 22, 2007, 02:45:54 PM
Alice strings !! :-)  napansin ko matagal sya kalawangin :-D,.kaya lang matigas sa daliri,.hehehe :-P

patay ang fret life mo jan sa alice.. :|
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: patchdpogi on June 22, 2007, 06:20:35 PM
D'Addario guage 9... nakasanayan lang dahil sa floyd rose...  :-D

ok lang ba mag 8 sa floyd rose mga sir? curious lang.. parang gusto ko masubukan... kaso katakut-takot nanaman na setup ang gagawin ko dun kung sakali... hehe...  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rednef on June 22, 2007, 06:50:50 PM
alice strings, medyo matigas pero sulit sa presyo.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: trewzd on August 18, 2007, 09:18:27 AM
pag .010 po kc madli sa paking pag .009 madali sa left hand tama po ba???
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bokyo on August 18, 2007, 09:21:21 AM
.10 kse for me pag .09 prang boiled spaghetti hehehehe!!  :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tejadster on August 18, 2007, 09:26:52 AM
meron ng thread na ganito......

-.009 gamit ko....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bluenote on August 18, 2007, 09:27:29 AM
I use D'Addario nickel wound strings from a set of 9's to a set of 12's depending on my playing condition...

I find D'Addarios to be the best sounding strings... But thats just me...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: trewzd on August 18, 2007, 09:30:27 AM
.010 kasi gamit ko gnaun napansin ko nung gumamit ako ng gitara na .009 ung strings nahihirapan ako sa pickings siguro na adapt ko na yung .010
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Poundcake on August 18, 2007, 09:46:48 AM
Guys, PLEASE search for existing threads before posting new ones. Ang dami na kasing redundant threads e. Thanks.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: scuttlebutter on August 24, 2007, 11:10:12 AM
for electric, i use darco 11's.
they're cheap, sound good and last really long.
i only had 1 string breakage the last 2 years and it happened coz i attempted a 2 and a half step bend on a really old set hahaha  :-D
d'addarios are great too but i find they break easily for me. they sound brighter than the darcos. (hindi kaya darco kasi dark tone? hehe)
if money was not an issue, i'd use gibson vintage reissue strings all the time. sarap ng tunog nun!

for acoustic, i use darco 12's for the same reasons i use the darco electric strings.
i'm currently experimenting on sit 12's but i'll be goin back to darco soon.
the darcos are louder and sound more open compared to the sit's.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: haringulan on August 24, 2007, 12:45:35 PM
patay ang fret life mo jan sa alice.. :|

i think i mentioned this in a recent Alice Strings thread, they do eat fret wires fast.
if you've used your alice strings for quite a while now, try running your fingers under the strings where they hit the frets, you'd feel where they gnawed :-).

but they do last, i will give them that, but i stopped using them in fear of having to refret my guitar sooner as a trade off for skimping.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chroma31 on August 24, 2007, 01:37:56 PM
my necessery positions ba ng springs sa likod depending on the string gauges?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chroma31 on August 24, 2007, 01:39:12 PM
anyone heard of Darco? :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Taoistguitarist on August 24, 2007, 03:05:02 PM
I've tried Darco. ok naman.

I use 10's. But on my practice guitar i use 11's or 12's. i practice bends with it para madali na lang when i go back to 10's. Kaso pag speed picking parang mas madali ang heavier guages. So when i practice  alt picking, i do so on 10's hehehe. 

I've noticed that the heavier guage, the more focused the sound gets. unlike if you use smaller guages, the overtones and harmonics aren't as drowned. That's why i'm considering going back to 9's for a while. although i'll surely miss the pick attack of bigger strings.

 I'm curious with this new brand i'm seeing at casa musica here in alabang. Jimi Hendrix strings. Made in Germany. Parang iba yung itsura ng wound strings. Mas pino. A bit more expensive though. I don't break strings often so i guess it won't be much of a problem.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bluenote on August 24, 2007, 04:44:58 PM
anyone heard of Darco? :?


Yup tried it once and hated it. I guess its not for me medyo dark masyado for my taste...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: posera!! on August 24, 2007, 06:12:50 PM
ako d adario or ernie ball na gauge 9 hehe un lang afford ko hehe :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chypre on August 30, 2007, 02:13:11 PM
guage .009 SNARLING DOGS.. OK!!! di siya madaling magrust and mejo crisp tunog compared sa alice(the fret eater)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tackielarla on August 30, 2007, 02:36:54 PM
For my strat, D'Addario EXL125 Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Strings (09-11-16-26-36-46).

For my Paul, forgot the exact model pero D'Addario na Regular Top/Heavy Bottom. Forgot the gauge sizes. I think it's 10-13-17-28-38-48. For detuned setups.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tronixx42 on September 06, 2007, 02:32:14 AM
Im currently using EB SL, ill try D'addario next time for experiment. :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kaloyster on October 09, 2007, 02:41:08 PM
Yung Yamaha strings na tig-420+ ang price.

.09s (pero magpapalit din aco sa either .11s or .12s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan sinko on October 09, 2007, 03:28:06 PM
ako puro used strings gamit ko simula sa dean markley na signature series gauge .08 tpos my EB hybrid  gauge(.09-.46),ghs singles(.13, .17) my daddario ako na xl130 (.8-.38),super slinky ng EB(gauge .9) at ung reinforced version ng super slinky. i try a lot of setup i base my setup fom yngwie(8,11,15,22,32,46),zakk wylde(10,13,17,26,36,46 or 10,13,17,36,52,60),and john 5(9,11,16,24,32,42). happy intonation hehehehehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredderjan on October 09, 2007, 03:31:20 PM
i always use d'addario standard..tone quality eh,hehe..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: schnitzerz4 on October 09, 2007, 04:24:01 PM
ako elixer kaso namomroblema ako kung polyweb o nanoweb kakahinayang naman magexperimento mahal eh =(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pizarro84 on October 09, 2007, 04:30:21 PM
Snarling dogs 49's wounded ghs 10's plain sa ngayon. Try ko pa mas makapal na wounded strings, .52 siguro, tapos yung 3rd .19. Pinapatagal nga pala sila ng fast fret :-D last time yung ghs nickel rockers ko tumagal ng 2 1/2 months yung wounded (at nagtagal pa kung di ko pinalitan)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: am i clear? on October 09, 2007, 08:39:08 PM
Wala po bang masamang epekto sa Gitara kung itataas mo ung gauge na gamit mo.

For example, I have an SX Acoustic Guitar na nung binili ko naka 9 or 10 ata
tapos napangitan ako kaya try ko mag 12. Nasiyahan naman ako. Masarap sa kamay at full yung tone.

Bad effect is even i set the action to super low medyo mataas pa rin para sa akin (sabi ng iba tama lang daw). Feeling ko parang nahahatak nung strings yung neck.

Hindi ba ganun yun?

Peo panalo pa rin ang 12s. Gustong-gusto ko yung kapal nung tunog nya. Either fitted sa Electric or Acoustic.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shift015 on October 09, 2007, 10:08:15 PM
galing sa lalagyan, "Ernie Ball Hybrid RPS Slinky Custom Gauge"
9-11-16-26-36-46
nilagyan ko ng moisture absorbent packets (from vitamin bottles) yung guitar case ko kaya siguro antagal niya.
WD-40? interesting.
anyway, it sounds sweet on my tele. pero pag naputol, try ko 10's.
by the way, ano ba magandang pamunas para sa guitar/strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Hellghast on October 09, 2007, 10:26:55 PM
GHS dave mustaine .10-.52 ang hirap gamitin at parang wawarakin na yung neck  :roll:
hehe pero rewarding ung tone at durability nang strings.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonnyrayvaughn on October 09, 2007, 10:39:54 PM
pag may pera: Elixir Nanos - 10's
kung wala naman- D'Addario - 10's
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Tasty on October 10, 2007, 11:27:33 AM
D'Addario 9's because xelalien said so. :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on October 10, 2007, 12:18:17 PM
d'addario size 9 para sa strat koh.. masarap kc yun feel and playability pati yun tone.. besides.. nagbbuzz kpag 10 e.. hahaha.. :-P

yun din ang gamit koh para dun sa v koh kc yun yun nakakabit nun binili koh e.. though mukang mag te 10 akoh.. either yun ernie ball na hybrid (10 sa EAD at 9 sa gbe) or d'addario na size 10.. at sana wag naman magbuzz :x

tanong lang poh.. bakit kaya yun mga guitar na ka-scale ng gibson are most commonly factory equipped with gauge 10 na strings? whereas yun ka-scale naman ng fender ay commonly equipped with gauge 9? :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: DiMarzSiao™ on October 10, 2007, 03:26:15 PM
Mariposa at La Margarietta... hehehe

before... Erinieball Extra Slinky...
now... D'Addario XL125 (hybrid)

for the acoustic Martin na .11 and/or D'Addario extra light...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan sinko on October 10, 2007, 05:07:26 PM
may sakit lang ang daddario kapg natanggal na siya sa speciall plastic takaw kalawang na
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chadu on October 10, 2007, 09:39:57 PM
ako "MARIPOSA" tunog lata tunog metal hehehe. joke lng.
D'Addario Strings maganda. pero pag wala pambili bkit hindi, pwede n rin mariposa. nasa daliri naman yan e.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: schenkerhead on October 11, 2007, 12:47:25 AM
daddario
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bluenote on October 11, 2007, 07:49:11 AM
the only problem with mariposa and the other brand, alice strings...they tend to eat your frets faster.

Not only that hinde din balanced ang string warble nila kaya parang laging out of tune...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: astro_cigarette on October 11, 2007, 03:12:03 PM
mga tol, question lang... meron na ba ditong nagtry na gumamit ng gauge 11 strings sa floyded na guitar? or kahit gauge 12? curious ako kasi balak ko itry sa floyd guitar ko... salamat mga tol!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan sinko on October 11, 2007, 03:30:17 PM
im using a special gauge (9,11,15,24,30,42) trip ko lang magexperiment ng iba't ibang gauge
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raizen26 on October 16, 2007, 09:20:58 AM
yup, i have and is still using 11's on my floyd equip guitar. You just need 2 extra springs to compensate the tension on the gauge. oh, i'm in standard tuning.

grabe ang tindi na ng tension nun ang hirap magbend! you've got muscular fingers, my friend. Ini imagine ko lagyan ng 12s yung floyded fender ko tingin ko parang alambre na ang inilagay ko hehehe!  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: changedmynametojimi on October 16, 2007, 09:29:40 AM
d addario xl 10's

pero kinakabit ko pa lang nag snap na ang high e string hence....hanap ako hehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on October 16, 2007, 10:23:20 AM
d'addario XXX 36-24-36  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vhunter on October 16, 2007, 02:33:30 PM
I use ernie ball 10's . Just easy and reliable. Cheap too. I source them bulk at 3.80 each (about 170 a set).
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paperlungs on October 18, 2007, 12:40:33 AM
d addario xl 10's  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: trem3 on October 18, 2007, 12:43:16 AM
d'addario XXX 36-24-36  :mrgreen:

kasama G String?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mikomiko on October 19, 2007, 02:34:46 AM
ERNIE BALL SUPER SLINKY!!! gauge 9 as what the wrappers sez slinky thats what i need for my playin specially when i put it on my tele... and minsan kung may pera i ELIXIR kung pangmatagalan eto n cguro ang champion...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xid02 on October 19, 2007, 02:43:36 AM
mga tol, question lang... meron na ba ditong nagtry na gumamit ng gauge 11 strings sa floyded na guitar? or kahit gauge 12? curious ako kasi balak ko itry sa floyd guitar ko... salamat mga tol!

depende sa tunning mo... open tunned kami BEADF#B nagbawas ako isa spring sa likod aun medyo sloppy pero ok nmn
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: walter123 on November 19, 2007, 07:59:31 PM
talaga bang mas malambot EB slinkys kesa daddario? o ende naman.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chito_eoi on November 19, 2007, 08:07:52 PM
better try it yourself dude!
.008 gauge is really super lambot pramis!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: walter123 on November 19, 2007, 08:27:08 PM
malambot nga un guage 8 e! kung guage 9 daddario at guage 9 slinky, mas malambot ba talaga slinky. ang problem kasi sa ernie ball ung packing e, minsan may mantsa na ung kwerdas. unlike sa daddario, fresh!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rurounichild on November 20, 2007, 11:36:53 AM
ako gamit kong stings is d'addario .12

ginamit ko yun kasi dun ako nasanay..kasi yung nagturo sakin na tito ko mag gitara eh yun ang gamit sa electric guitar nya..

sounds nya..blues na blues men.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Heretic on November 20, 2007, 08:38:36 PM
D'addario EXL115 0.11 for strat
D'addario EPN115 0.11 for full-hollow
Yamaha for classical
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lowtuneduser on November 20, 2007, 09:12:39 PM
GHS Boomers Zakk Wylde Set (.11-.70) - para makapal at mabigat!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on November 20, 2007, 09:35:58 PM
san nakakabili ng rotosound  ba un at ung ghs?

and magkano na din. hehe. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cacophony on November 22, 2007, 04:49:36 PM
about strings... RJ galleria has discounts on gauges 11 and up
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raizen26 on November 22, 2007, 05:10:25 PM
san nakakabili ng rotosound  ba un at ung ghs?

and magkano na din. hehe. :)


roto is available at lazer music store. i use it too, mura, matibay and balanse ang tunog. 10s ang gauge na gamit ko and its alright.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: BlackDiamond on November 22, 2007, 05:13:55 PM
I tried D'Addario .10's (nickel) on my 7-string bec I was using GHS before...

Walang hiya, the high E snapped at naputol nung tinotono ko pa lang! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raizen26 on November 22, 2007, 05:16:26 PM
roto costs around P250.00 ata. sorry its been a long time since i last bought a set. matibay eh hehehe!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: redjaztin on November 22, 2007, 05:32:04 PM
I use ernie ball 10's . Just easy and reliable. Cheap too. I source them bulk at 3.80 each (about 170 a set).

boss baka naman pwedeng malaman kung saan yan...ng makamura naman kami dito...hehehe...PM nalang po  :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pallas on November 22, 2007, 05:36:46 PM
Epiphone nickel na 10s kasi on sale....P55 per set :-o 8-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on November 22, 2007, 08:44:33 PM
I tried D'Addario .10's (nickel) on my 7-string bec I was using GHS before...

Walang hiya, the high E snapped at naputol nung tinotono ko pa lang! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!

bro nangyari din sakin yan.... ung high E and ung B....

badtrip na badtrip ako nun. haha. parang nagtapon ako ng pera...

well simula noon margarita or mariposa na lang nilalagay ko strings ko... hehehe

mas matibay pa. haha....... pero try ko ung roto ewan at ung ghs.... or ung snarling

dogs baka maganda....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: awit_tine15 on November 22, 2007, 09:49:37 PM
ako DR strings na black beauty gauge .09...extra life! rust free kasi colored:-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan sinko on November 22, 2007, 11:45:57 PM
me i'm using used string from forumites here at philmusic maganda kasi yung gamit ng used string sir bogeyman thanks hehehehe,
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bendedbeam on November 23, 2007, 04:37:47 AM
me i'm using used string from forumite her at philmusic maganda kasi yung gamit ng used string sir bogeyman thanks hehehehe,

Talaga? Hmmm, hindi ba nauubos ang tunog or yung brightness ng string pag luma na? How much worse if its used and re-strung?

Anyways, I just switched to EB power slinky 11s. Feels like 10s but sounded bigger, rounder and a bit louder. Doesn't go out of tune compared to lower gauges. If you buy this from JB you're allowed to open and look at the string in the pack, ask for another one if it's tarnished. What's good with EB is it's consistency and durability. Often the D'Addarios are OK but sometimes weak, I've tried Godin (expensive) Snarling Dogs (cheap, bright sound) before but I'd still go for EB. Never tried GHS, the heavy bottoms are tempting though.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: m1k3 on November 23, 2007, 08:35:25 AM
SIT na ngayon
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jahbham on November 23, 2007, 03:39:55 PM
9's depende kasi sa style of playing.ako tamang tama lang sa akin 9's. d masyado manipis d masyado makapal  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dullFingers on November 23, 2007, 05:29:20 PM
gauge 9's. dati d'addario ng nasa band pa ako. pero ngaun sa bahay na lang tumutuggtog.. ung rip off na fender/gibson strings sa mga lumanog stores sa may sta.mesa.. mura kasi hehe aroung 100-120php per set :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: m1k3 on December 10, 2007, 09:03:34 AM
SIT na ngayon

naputol na agad tong SIT :-(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pings15 on December 10, 2007, 02:20:03 PM
Ernie Balll Slinky 9's na ako!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on December 10, 2007, 02:41:36 PM
ernie ball extra slinky. bigat sa bulsa for students like me
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kuwerdaslapuertas on December 10, 2007, 04:54:50 PM
EB extra slinky, 8-) madali magshred (magpanggap na mgshred) and di masaket sa fingers. Kaya lang parang kulang sa bigat, bawi na lang sa EQ.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: faceless on December 10, 2007, 10:29:00 PM
snarling dogs .11s and .10s, with regular maintenance (fastfret+punas) good to last a few months na

i suggest try investing sa fastfret, its really a great for maintenance! 
 :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: georgieporgy on December 10, 2007, 10:56:39 PM
ako gitna ng guage - 9's ng d'addario, tska mas mura kse sa US. dati ernie ball ako pero im not really into the super slinky stuff, i found it too "soft" at least in my own opinion. i wanna try hybrid guages naman pero tsaka na  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on December 11, 2007, 07:53:26 AM
D'Addario 9-42 + wd40 maintenance on the treble strings.

Someday I'd try them slinkys again, they're good too, I just find them to tarnish more easily than d'addario's. But i love it's 'slinky feel'



pag naputulan ng treble string sa katagalan, fender-fenderan strings naman c/o vmapa lumanog hehehe :-) (wag po tayo gumamit ng alice strings...napakatigas! sa sampayan ata ginagamit ito e) ------suko ang U.S. wire cutter dito grrrabe!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cacophony on December 12, 2007, 10:04:25 PM
my mom recently bought ernie ball slingky (7-string) this morning... i was shocked when i played my strat with it this afternoon... sobrang comfy nya iplay and responsive sya sa mga vibratos ko... isa pa, ibng iba sya sa d'addario na nabili ko nung una.. so far, ernie ball would be number one string for me... ginagamit pa yun ng mga idols ko... "Johns" - Mayer and Petrucci. hahaha!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on December 17, 2007, 12:32:31 AM
any reviews on Jimi Hendrix strings? 

i came across this brand at Sound Essentials in MOA.  the saleslady said that this brand outranks the d'addarios, dean markleys, and the other usual strings we see at JB. 

although i know that this is partly (or mostly?!) sales talk, i just want to know if this brand is the real deal when it comes to strings. 

i'm playing acoustic and i want to try new strings since i've been using the D'addario EXP 10s for already 4 years.  although the EXPs does the job for me, i just want to explore more possibilities right now.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kingthomas on December 17, 2007, 01:17:09 AM
d'addario 10's. pero 52 na yung low E. tapos 42 na nga yung A string. medyo exag yung thickness for my tuning, which is standard tuning. hehe. pero ginagamit ko rin yung drop D for a looot of songs din naman eh, so ayun.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jv21 on December 18, 2007, 08:45:09 PM
sa kin ngaun Ernie Ball 10's. mabilis kasi mag rust ung D'addario for me. eheheh
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rad_12 on December 19, 2007, 10:36:43 AM
dati im only using washburn and gibson daw na string sabi ng mga tindera.....tapos nag-try akong mag-d'addario .09 ok yung tunog niya it is usually last sa'kin ng 2 months...pero that period of time yung strings may ring na...kaya ngayon nag-palit ako ng brand im using erniball strings super slinky...so far ok sa'kin 1 1/2 months na sa'kin yung string wala pang rust....alaga sa punas eh....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on December 19, 2007, 10:44:15 AM
hmmmmm...no one wants to speak up on the Jimi Hendrix strings..might as well try it myself and post reviews later.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on December 19, 2007, 11:57:49 AM
hmmmmm...no one wants to speak up on the Jimi Hendrix strings..might as well try it myself and post reviews later.  :-D
uu tapos pagmaganda review mo bibili din ako. hehehe. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on December 19, 2007, 12:33:16 PM
uu tapos pagmaganda review mo bibili din ako. hehehe. :)

no problem bro.  :-)

nasa 700+ ang all gauges of acoustic strings nila.  ewan ko lng sa electric.  baka bumili na ako this weekend.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on December 21, 2007, 03:30:23 AM
no problem bro.  :-)

nasa 700+ ang all gauges of acoustic strings nila.  ewan ko lng sa electric.  baka bumili na ako this weekend.  :-)
wat the hell!!!! eh pano yan pag naging estudyante na ulit ako? :) di hindi na me makabli nun. hay. hanggang ernie ball na lang siguro me
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: redjaztin on December 21, 2007, 07:16:26 AM
sa kin ngaun Ernie Ball 10's. mabilis kasi mag rust ung D'addario for me. eheheh


+1

nagtry lang talaga ako kasi naubusan ako sa store ng EB 9's e.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xid02 on December 21, 2007, 12:37:43 PM
erni ball .9's

OT: san nakakabili ng snarling dogs namamahalan na kasi ako sa ernie ball eh
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: el dorko on December 21, 2007, 01:54:45 PM
erni ball .9's

OT: san nakakabili ng snarling dogs namamahalan na kasi ako sa ernie ball eh

sa lazer bro
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xid02 on December 21, 2007, 02:16:16 PM
sa lazer bro

tnx :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Hellghast on December 21, 2007, 07:33:01 PM
GHS da best!!!! 3months and counting wala paring ramdam nang kalawang
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: william251082 on December 21, 2007, 08:44:23 PM
0.13 d' addario
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: redjaztin on December 22, 2007, 11:38:35 AM
mga bossing ano po bang maganda at murang string sa accoustic guitar? thanks!  :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on December 23, 2007, 11:16:27 PM
wat the hell!!!! eh pano yan pag naging estudyante na ulit ako? :) di hindi na me makabli nun. hay. hanggang ernie ball na lang siguro me

ndi pa ako nkakabili kasi walang time..hehehe!  inuna ko muna yung mga priority regaluhan.   :-)

kayang kaya mo naman ang 700+ dude.  kung ang habol mo tlga is superior tone ng strings, mejo mag-shell out ka tlga ng konting pera.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on December 23, 2007, 11:20:41 PM
mga bossing ano po bang maganda at murang string sa accoustic guitar? thanks!  :D

there are Martins and D'addarios in JB in the 300-400php range. 

if you're really looking for the cheap but satisfactory ones, try the Alice strings.  na-try ko na yun once pero hindi sya bumagay sa acoustic ko so pinalitan ko na sya agad.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on December 24, 2007, 09:33:56 AM
Mura nga Alice strings, pero ingat lang, gutom sila lagi sa fretwires :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on December 24, 2007, 09:53:00 AM
Mura nga Alice strings, pero ingat lang, gutom sila lagi sa fretwires :)

 :lol:

actually tama ka dyan...i heard tremendous buzzing all over the place after about 2 days of playing with Alice strings.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ilbianconerri_magajes on December 24, 2007, 11:28:13 AM
well i use either ernie ball xtra slinky .8 or .10 <--not sure of the gauge  :-D or the fender super 250l <---not sure of the gauge either :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: noise on December 26, 2007, 08:34:49 PM
may naka subok nba ng dunlop strings??? review nmn dyan hehehe curious ln ako e hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SplanKyDooD on December 30, 2007, 05:05:43 AM
i use d'addario 11's... i like the tone even though my hands perspiration corrodes it fast.  :-D

one piece of advice Mr Angee Rozul gave me is not to put WD40's to ur strings coz they have corrosive effects.. happy playing everyone :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kawayan_strat on December 30, 2007, 08:48:24 AM
For me it's GHS boomers .0095-.44

Pero dati 9s tapos 10s and 11s . Pero ngayon na tumatanda na,kulang na sa ensayo at humihina na yung kamay. .095s nalang para in between ng .009s at 10s . :-)

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Red_Strat on December 30, 2007, 11:08:18 AM
D'Addario XL 10's. Binili ko 'to because ito na lang yung available - but these are now my favorite set of strings! :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pizarro84 on December 30, 2007, 01:11:23 PM
GHS eric johnson sets .010 - .050 - Maganda yung feel at tension nya, mejo warm pati, trip ko yung pagka warm nya bagay sa presents ng FX ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on December 30, 2007, 05:27:28 PM
just bought myself two sets of strings today.  one is D'addario EXP extra lights and the other is Jimi Hendrix acoustic strings.

i mentioned to someone in this thread that i will post reviews of the Hendrix strings.  my review might come after the new year na.  i want to test the strings unplugged AND plugged first before i can give a review.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gainsucker on December 30, 2007, 09:36:59 PM
d'addario 10's....  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pr3ach2all on December 30, 2007, 09:46:51 PM
.10 d'addarios pero kung wala .10 na ernie ball regular slinky...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: studiowan on December 30, 2007, 11:49:45 PM
ako ghs boomers gauge 11 panalo klaro tunog and wag mu lng kalimutan punasan evry pagkatapos ng gig kaya ng 3mos or more!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: radiostationexp on December 31, 2007, 06:56:52 AM
.10 d'addarios pero kung wala .10 na ernie ball regular slinky...

D'Addario .10's din ang gamit ko but someone gave me a set of Ernie Ball .10's for Xmas. May difference ba sa tunog?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ichieban on December 31, 2007, 07:53:19 AM
just bought myself two sets of strings today.  one is D'addario EXP extra lights and the other is Jimi Hendrix acoustic strings.

i mentioned to someone in this thread that i will post reviews of the Hendrix strings.  my review might come after the new year na.  i want to test the strings unplugged AND plugged first before i can give a review.  :-)

Sir Maxi, san nakakabili nung Jimi hendrix acoustic? I've tried using the D'addario exp extra lights.. Matibay naman considering na extra lights sha. But il wait for your review about it muna.

I bought Martin Claptons choice acoustic strings light gauge.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on December 31, 2007, 01:37:55 PM
ano po kailangan ipunas para tumagal ang strings?
also sa proper care for strings and guitar also baka madamage.. hehehe!
bawal po ba ung WD40?
btw i'm using Ernieball .009-.046 Hybrid..hehe
thanks!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on January 01, 2008, 05:19:13 AM
pwede ba ung guitar polish nung ipunas sa strings? :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on January 01, 2008, 12:06:40 PM
ano po kailangan ipunas para tumagal ang strings?
also sa proper care for strings and guitar also baka madamage.. hehehe!
bawal po ba ung WD40?
btw i'm using Ernieball .009-.046 Hybrid..hehe
thanks!
i use wd40 on the treble strings, dry cloth on the wound strings. (string can last more than 6 months)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on January 01, 2008, 12:28:57 PM
i use wd40 on the treble strings, dry cloth on the wound strings. (string can last more than 6 months)

ok ic ic ic.. thanks..

me balak ako kasi sanang bilhin. yung stainless steel strings ng D'addario
stainless ba talaga yun? preferable ba yun?
o baka wound strings lang stainlesS??
heheh!
thx
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: hardcore misery on January 01, 2008, 10:20:45 PM
^^ nagkakastain parin daw yang D'addario stainless, wd40 pa rin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: killjom on January 01, 2008, 10:25:28 PM
I use dunlop.. ung extra light.. i dunno but i like the sound better than d'addario and ernie..  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on January 02, 2008, 07:14:13 AM
Sir Maxi, san nakakabili nung Jimi hendrix acoustic? I've tried using the D'addario exp extra lights.. Matibay naman considering na extra lights sha. But il wait for your review about it muna.

I bought Martin Claptons choice acoustic strings light gauge.

ichieban, ok lang bang wala nang SIR maxi?  bata pa ako.  :-D

as for the EXP extra lights, i've been using it for 4 years na..it's been great.  very bright sounding and long lasting.  in my 4 years of playing with EXP, hindi pa ako naputulan.  :-)

nakabili ako ng Jimi Hendrix acoustic strings sa Sound Essentials sa MOA ground floor, sa may Imax ata yun.  hindi ko parin nagagamit kasi walang time magpalit ng new year eh..baka this weekend.  tpos magpost narin ako ng review.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ichieban on January 02, 2008, 07:50:42 AM
Salamat "Maxi" Sige abangan ko ung review. Nag eexplore pa kse ko sa strings eh.. Dati Alice lang ang gamit ko.. hehe..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on January 02, 2008, 10:22:51 AM
Salamat "Maxi" Sige abangan ko ung review. Nag eexplore pa kse ko sa strings eh.. Dati Alice lang ang gamit ko.. hehe..

tama yan explore ka muna.  dumaan ako sa Martin Silk and Steel for my 1st guitar.  tpos D'addario EXPs ung default strings nung binili ko ung 2nd guitar ko so yun na yung ginamit ko.  sa 3rd guitar hindi ko alam yung strings nya eh so trial and error period ulit ako.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on January 24, 2008, 03:51:53 PM
kakapalit koh lang nun string koh from d'addario 9 papunta sa ernie ball na 10. actually d'addario 10 ang hanap ko kaso wala eh :-P.
ayun.. mas makapal ang tunog pati ang feel (wahaha.. swak sa taste koh lalo na sa mga chug chug na riff) kaso kawawa ang daliri ko kc nasanay na sa 9 kaya mejo konting exercise pa para dun sa mga extreme bends.. hahaha.. pero parang naiicip ko tuloy mag ernie ball na custom gauge yun gauge 9 yun mga higher strings at gauge 10 naman yun mga bass strings.. hehehe.. next time.. :-P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: RJ UBEr jam on January 24, 2008, 10:32:43 PM
maka sali na nga. . nung una EB super slinky 009's gamit ko. .  nung medyo para iba lang d'addario 009's naman sinubukan ko. . at yun na hanggang ngayon for about 1 year na yata para lang mas alive. . mas crunchy i think .. . at parang mas tumatagal ng konti. . dean. .fernando. . mariposa. . .
   
Tip para tumagal string at fretwire. .  punasan yung string bago itago. .  lagyan ng konting oil. . kasi pag kinalawang na yung string parang file yun na sisirain yung fretwire pag ginamit pa. . pag meron na kalawang string specially underneath yung nasa fretwire. . . kasi di natin pansin yung ilalim string. . minsan makinis yung ibabaw sa ilalim panay kalawang. . . patay fretwire!!
teknik ko paglagay ng oil sa string. . . lagyan ko konti oil( gamit ko VCO virgin coconut oil)sa hintuturo then pinch sa string move the entire length twice. .  then walah!

Why VCO. . . siguro. .  mas less chem nya kahalo o wala virgin nga eh. . di masyado makasisira sa paint and wood. .  again subject to violent reaction. .
pwede mo pa gamitin sa katawan. . . kahit san sa katawan. .  sa loob o labas. . db??  :roll: :roll: :roll:

Amen. . .   :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gitarakista27 on January 24, 2008, 10:51:58 PM
i just restrung my stratocaster with a set of 12-56 ernies...grabe ang kapal ng tunog...:) but i still have to adjust the neck para intonated sya..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: higad on January 24, 2008, 11:56:39 PM
ok ba talaga yung wd40 sa strings? dalawa na kasi nagsasabi sa akin na punasan ko na lang daw ng dry cloth wag daw yung wd40.  :cry:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: khuxielog on January 25, 2008, 12:01:08 AM
ghs boomers .11-.50 ..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rainierito on January 25, 2008, 12:22:41 AM
daddario .09's
why?
- it's the cheapest, even cheaper when buying 3 packs or even more the ten pack deal.
- sounds decent i've tried alot, ernie's, fender, DM, elixir, ghs... the daddario esp exl series sounds good and feels nice.
- i use .09's coz:
   it's light, i can take upto .12 but i prefer .09's coz it makes me do more technically. although it sounds thin, but a little tweaking in the guitar's eq and amp will solve it.
   it doesn't eat the fretwire so much, which is the biggest factor for me, refretting here in europe is like buying a mex-standard strat.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonnyrayvaughn on January 25, 2008, 12:33:19 AM
daddario .09's
why?
- it's the cheapest, even cheaper when buying 3 packs or even more the ten pack deal.
- sounds decent i've tried alot, ernie's, fender, DM, elixir, ghs... the daddario esp exl series sounds good and feels nice.
- i use .09's coz:
   it's light, i can take upto .12 but i prefer .09's coz it makes me do more technically. although it sounds thin, but a little tweaking in the guitar's eq and amp will solve it.
   it doesn't eat the fretwire so much, which is the biggest factor for me, refretting here in europe is like buying a mex-standard strat.

yep.. i think one factor kaya nagmura coz of the redesign of the packing material.. di na individually packed yung strings, instead nasa parang foil-like - air tight plastic.
recently bought a 10-pack that was only 35Euros so lumalabas ng 3.50 euros lang a set.
im an elixir fan though... almost 6 months na yung strings ko, weekly rehearsals and jams, pero di pa rin napapatid or kinakalawang man lang. napakamahal nga lang.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: hop2step3 on February 27, 2008, 02:28:03 PM
ok ba talaga yung wd40 sa strings? dalawa na kasi nagsasabi sa akin na punasan ko na lang daw ng dry cloth wag daw yung wd40.  :cry:


yup okay sa strings yun
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gitaristang_pusa on February 27, 2008, 02:48:53 PM
addario 12s para mas makapal and tunog and kahit abused ko cya di napuputol... naputulan na kc ako ng 11s sa gig and hirap ako humiram ng gitara bka kasi maputol ko kakahiya...

and sakin mas lumalabas ang gusto sa 11s or 12s e...

tsaka nung bata ko wala ako alam sa strings basta bili lang ng bili... back then mga 220 lang ata d'addario e gusto ko yung kulay ng packaging na violet e dba 11s yun... kya ayun nasanay nko 11s. akala ko lahat ng gitara ganun ka tigas gitarahin... kya now na mtanda nko... standard ko na ang 11s...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on February 27, 2008, 04:28:44 PM
I'm slowly switching to 9's again...a friend doctor told me to. I've been a 11's player in standard tuning for quite sometime but it's taken it's toll on my fretting hand. The doctor told me, if i continue the way i play i might not be able to play at all.

A warning to heavy gauge players, if you have a shooting pain on your fretting hand between the ring and pinky, watch out and stop playing, had to say it but that could be symptoms of the beginning of carpal tunnel. Good thing i still could play, i just have to get used to playing with lighter gauge strings again.

that's a good decision bro. Ako dati 10s 11s player din ako pero hindi pa ako nakakaramdam nag 009s nako. 

Anyway mas mabuti na maaga kesa magsisi sa huli. You can always fatten or sweeten up your tone through a great amp, great cables and effects.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on February 27, 2008, 06:10:02 PM
Yeah that's true. I'm still getting used to it, i'm now thinking of taking two guitars to a gig kasi i'm afraid i might break them kasi, i pick pretty hard kasi and i bend the snitsh!t out of the strings because i love over bending up to two wholesteps when needed. Kaya my left hand really gets abused after a gig, tapos wash the pain off with a cold bottle of beer. :-D bad bad bad  :-D

With the thinner gauge i'm trying to play with more finesse and try to relax a bit more, actually i notice a slight difference in playing, nagkaron ng dynamics and it's much much easier to do legato licks. I'm somewhat enjoying but my fear of snapping strings in a middle of a song or worse...solo part! :lol:

nyay! yup this is a difficult thing pala for guitarists with big fingers, these lighter gauges! pero bro have you tried .095s? I think Kawayan Strat is using these gauges nowadays.

meron talagang charm ang 009s na di makuha ng big gauges, silky smooth legato lines na di ka nag sa struggle. Think Shawn Lane, Allan Holdsworth, Brett Garsed  :wink:

I have a point in my guitar playing na gusto ko talaga yung mga malalaking gauges! Pero ngayon mas priority ko ang comfort, less strain in playing the guitar. Kaya 009s na ako talaga.  :-D

 
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: el dorko on February 27, 2008, 06:19:41 PM
believe it or not, i got small fingers for a big guy.

buti naagapan mo bro... ortho ba yung doctor mo? nagpatherapy na rin ako dati for my arm, may mga pinched nerves or something ako sa shoulders+elbow which in turn affected my other arm din... kung hindi daw naagapan pwede raw akong magka tendonitis. whew!

i use 0.11s pero tuned down naman kami ng whole step so hindi masyadong torture sa kamay... pag .10s kasi na tuned down hindi ko na gusto yung feeling, parang goma e...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on February 27, 2008, 06:31:43 PM
believe it or not, i got small fingers for a big guy.

ah ok, hard player lang talaga bro I suppose? siguro naman pag walang sharp edges yung saddles mo hindi naman mapuputol,or maybe a properly cut and well lubricated guitar nut.

Or kung napuputulan ka sa middle part ng string, talagang sobrang lakas nga.  :-o
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rad_12 on February 27, 2008, 06:36:35 PM
ernieball .09's gamit ko dati d'addario gamit. never pa akong nag-taas ng gauge pero plano kong mag-10's subukan ko lang bigat kasi akong gumawa ng riff chugchug lagi. hehehehe... try nyo vaseline petroleum gelly. it works sa gitara ko basta maayos lang pagkakalinis medyo messy kasi pero sarap gamitin ng gitara pag bagong linis.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on February 27, 2008, 07:14:50 PM
I sometimes snap the string on where i bend the note. :-D
grabe, its great na you are easing up with your grip, and exploring with light gauges, anything just to keep away from injuries, Nakaka praning talaga tendonitis tsaka carpal tunnel syndrome.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: warpigs on February 27, 2008, 11:07:39 PM
Ernie Ball Hybrid Rps 9-46

-Mura na yung strings na 'to pag nag sale kaya i always buy few sets lagi.
-Ernie Ball strings sound good even for a long time of usage and does not easily get rusty.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chromeknive on February 28, 2008, 09:43:37 AM
d'addario

12-54 heavy gauge strings

because i want manly tone

 :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on March 15, 2008, 10:07:19 AM
may tnry ako para sa acoustic ko.. yun AER na guitar strings.. ayos din pala siya.. hahaha.. wala lang.. share koh lang.. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on March 15, 2008, 10:25:05 AM
fernando strings set coz its cheap  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan sinko on March 15, 2008, 12:14:23 PM
hybrid ng enrine ball at ghs string pero may bc rich akong 10's hehe hintay ko lang maputol yung hybrid set ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 15, 2008, 12:47:14 PM
may tnry ako para sa acoustic ko.. yun AER na guitar strings.. ayos din pala siya.. hahaha.. wala lang.. share koh lang.. :-)

is this the same brand as the AER acoustic amplifiers and pickups?  san mo nabili to bro?  thanks!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: digitalcyco on March 15, 2008, 05:00:28 PM
Ernie Ball 7 string sets... the ones with the 0.09's gauge.

i just like lighter gauges thats all.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: blackdogg on March 15, 2008, 07:36:36 PM
ernie's balls... :lol:
super slinky's coz im a wuss... :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: voidmain on March 16, 2008, 08:33:36 AM
GHS Nickel Rockers .09's
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kawayan_strat on March 17, 2008, 05:58:41 AM
Mejo gumanda takbo ng daliri ko,kaya i switched back to 10s from 9.5s. :-D

But i might try 9s pag nagpalit ako ulit.

GHS for me!(except nickel rockers)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aldrich82 on March 17, 2008, 07:13:06 PM
need suggestions mga sirs ano magandang strings for bending ang sakit kasi sa daliri pag binebend ko ung strings ng electric ko ,, di maabot ung tone lalu na ung sa november rain
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: siore on March 18, 2008, 07:12:56 AM
I've tried D'addario, Dean Markley, Fender stainless, Ernie Ball, and Dunlop.  Same gauges.  I'd tell you right away that Dunlops are the most bendable.  Although I use D'Addario or Dean Markley most of the time, just for the crisp brightness.  I find Ernie Ball and Dunlop to be too warm in tone, could be ok for strats, but not for my LP.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bongraider on March 18, 2008, 11:28:53 AM
sometimes i get two sets for each guitar.

an Ernie Ball not even slinky and a D'Addario EXL light

i take the wound strings of the ernie ball and the unwound of the EXL so the strings go .56 .44 .32 .17 .13 .10

pag walang pera for 2 sets i get the zakk wylde boomers


i prefer the custom set though kasi masyadong malaki ang .60 ni zakk
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on March 18, 2008, 01:34:53 PM
BRAND- Atos
GUAGE- 9

Sarap gamitin, para kang gumamit ng tig 500 pesos na strings

pawisin kamay ko pero tumagal sa akin ng 4 months

ang sarap pa ng feel

tagal pa mag ka rust

100 pesos lang ang isang set
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ommantra on March 18, 2008, 03:02:57 PM
ernie ball custom gauge..pinapalitan ko yung ibang gauge pag bumili ako ng isang set..gusto ko kc 10 yung high e string
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tim_cada on March 20, 2008, 04:46:32 AM
For my strat:
-  D'Addario XL .10,
-  more recently GHS Eric Johnson .10 (mas mura sa D'Addario, rollerwound pa!)

For my classical:
- Godin normal tension
- I've always wanted Savares Strings pero mahal!! 700-800php:( bili nalang ako pag malapit na finals week! haha.

For archtop:
- TopTape Rotosound .12 (flatwound yey!)

gusto ko rollerwound sa strat kasi mas tamed yung highs nya, di gaano bright.
gusto ko yun godin sa nylon kasi bright sya. bagay sa classical, latin, etc.
at shempre flatwound sa jazz para beebop tlaga :-D

Loveeeeet.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Mardk on March 20, 2008, 11:07:17 AM
ernie ball gauge 11. yung power slinkies. pag ernie ball kasi dinig na dinig yung "twang"  nung tele ko. saka gauge 11 para sakto pag binibend.pangit kasi pag masayado malambot.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tuyuta on March 20, 2008, 10:59:57 PM
currently i'm using d'adario 10's both in my generic strat-type(25.5") and sz320(25.1"). para "fuller" ang sound, para may konting laban yung string against my picking, and para lumakas fingers for bending. after a year, i'm thinking of going back to 9's dahil imbis lumakas fingers ko, mas nahihirapan nako magbend.

may nabasa ako na kayang daanin sa EQ para maging "fuller" ang sound with string gauges less than 10. manipis kasi tunog dun sa sz320 ko e.

tutoo ba na kayang daanin sa EQ? would there be fret buzz kapag bumalik ako sa 9's?

salamats
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rakistangel on March 20, 2008, 11:02:32 PM
Ernie ball Gauge 10 pag tamang budget

d'addario Gauge 10 pag may pera

alice pag walang pera
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ichieban on March 21, 2008, 08:48:10 AM
Just bought D'addario na extra lights sa audiophile, 240 lang. ok sakin Martin na light gauge pero da best padin ang Daddario EXP! mahal nga lang...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tim_cada on March 21, 2008, 09:29:56 PM
currently i'm using d'adario 10's both in my generic strat-type(25.5") and sz320(25.1"). para "fuller" ang sound, para may konting laban yung string against my picking, and para lumakas fingers for bending. after a year, i'm thinking of going back to 9's dahil imbis lumakas fingers ko, mas nahihirapan nako magbend.

may nabasa ako na kayang daanin sa EQ para maging "fuller" ang sound with string gauges less than 10. manipis kasi tunog dun sa sz320 ko e.

tutoo ba na kayang daanin sa EQ? would there be fret buzz kapag bumalik ako sa 9's?

salamats

i have no idea about the fret buzz (my guess is hindi magbubuzz yun) but im sure you can use EQ to tweak your "fullness" thing. Try mo itaas yung low-mid:) still won't get that thicker string sound pero at least hindi na manipis gaano:)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: william251082 on March 22, 2008, 03:32:15 AM
0.13
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Mardk on March 22, 2008, 04:07:04 AM
^ bigat ah. anong tuning mo dyan?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mikomiko on March 22, 2008, 04:11:27 AM
Baritone ba yun?? :-D

Guys any comments regarding SIT strings???
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: william251082 on March 22, 2008, 04:17:55 AM
^ bigat ah. anong tuning mo dyan?
normal na tuning lang, naipaayos ko na ung gitara pra ganyang kabigat na string, personal preference lang
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kapicapistrano on March 26, 2008, 08:31:50 PM
Last year, I discovered Black Diamond strings (10s, coated and plain) sold at Lyric. They last long and sound soooo sweet. The strings just moan. Have never shifted brands for a year so far.

Pity that I didn't find another poster here who uses the same. Or baka kasi hindi ko ni-search lahat.

Sana huwag maubos ang stock.

May available din na jazz flats, 11s yata ang gauge.

It's always been Addario's before, nakakasawa na rin, medyo matinis pa. Pero environmentally-friendly, hehe.

Maganda rin yung cryo's ng Adamas noon... pero wala na akong nakikitang ganoon.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: flyingkickpenguin on March 27, 2008, 02:30:44 AM
d'adario 10's

Tapos naka C hehe para hebigats  :evil:

may plans akong sumubok ng 11's hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maggotman on March 27, 2008, 10:55:34 AM
Ernie Ball 13's

For DROP B!  :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Mardk on March 27, 2008, 03:31:19 PM
normal na tuning lang, naipaayos ko na ung gitara pra ganyang kabigat na string, personal preference lang

hindi ba sobrang higpit na pag standard ang 13s? natry ko an yung not even slinky ng ernie ball, the highest i could go is a half step lower.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tim_cada on March 28, 2008, 12:32:35 AM
Last year, I discovered Black Diamond strings (10s, coated and plain) sold at Lyric. They last long and sound soooo sweet. The strings just moan. Have never shifted brands for a year so far.

Pity that I didn't find another poster here who uses the same. Or baka kasi hindi ko ni-search lahat.

Sana huwag maubos ang stock.

May available din na jazz flats, 11s yata ang gauge.

It's always been Addario's before, nakakasawa na rin, medyo matinis pa. Pero environmentally-friendly, hehe.

Maganda rin yung cryo's ng Adamas noon... pero wala na akong nakikitang ganoon.

for how much does black diamonds gonow? try ko nga :-)
and what brand of jazzflats? the onlt one i've seen here are TopTape.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: doremi on March 28, 2008, 12:47:46 AM
ummm, tanong ko lang ewan ko kung OT toh or not....

a friend once told me kasi e... ....yung mga mababa yung gauge/maninipis yung  yung strings......... yun daw ang pang rock.  ...yung mga matatas ang gauge/matataba ang strings, ..yun daw ang pang jazz

tama po ba?

ang una ko po kasing idea tungkol sa strings is, habang pakapal ng pakapal yung strings/pataas ng pataas yung gauge, ...mas maganda gamitin pang palmute.

pero sabi niya yung maninipis daw gamitin ko... kasi yun nga rock
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cat_eyes_gb on March 28, 2008, 02:35:23 AM
D'Addario XL Extra Super Light .008

extra na super pa! hehe.

malaking tulong to kung payat daliri mo pero shredder ka. malambot talaga pero bright pa rin tunog. haba pa ng buhay.

mga brod try nyo yung singer (sewing machine) oil tapos un ang ipunas nyo sa strings pagkatapos, mas mura cya kesa WD40 :lol:


Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: luna_07 on March 28, 2008, 04:59:29 AM
D' Addarios ever since. Very comfortable, long lasting, and sounds great!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: william251082 on March 28, 2008, 05:41:26 AM
hindi ba sobrang higpit na pag standard ang 13s? natry ko an yung not even slinky ng ernie ball, the highest i could go is a half step lower.
srv uses 0.13 on a strat, sa jazz guitar .11 ang pinaka-mababa, .13 ang nsa rock at jazz guitar ko. i still can bend it 1 whole step properly, i don't bend strings higher than a whole step.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Opay21 on April 16, 2008, 04:00:09 AM
anu po un wd40?? newbie here
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: siore on April 16, 2008, 04:11:36 AM
ummm, tanong ko lang ewan ko kung OT toh or not....

a friend once told me kasi e... ....yung mga mababa yung gauge/maninipis yung  yung strings......... yun daw ang pang rock.  ...yung mga matatas ang gauge/matataba ang strings, ..yun daw ang pang jazz

tama po ba?

ang una ko po kasing idea tungkol sa strings is, habang pakapal ng pakapal yung strings/pataas ng pataas yung gauge, ...mas maganda gamitin pang palmute.

pero sabi niya yung maninipis daw gamitin ko... kasi yun nga rock

Not necessarily.  It boils down to the advantages and disadvantages of different gauges of strings.  Heavier gauges are louder, but are harder to press down on and bend.  Lighter gauges are easier on the fingers, but go too light, and you'll probably have to pick harder to get the same volume.. not to mention the tuning problems associated with it.

Some use a custom set, one with heavy gauges for lower strings and lighter ones for higher strings, so that you have the powerful chunk of down-tuned riffs together with the ease of bending notes for solos.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tagagapo on April 16, 2008, 06:26:08 AM
anu po un wd40?? newbie here

(http://www.wd40.com.au/images/4wd40-family.gif)

Ginagamit siya pang punas sa Strings pra kahit paano tumagal ng kaunti makakabili ka nyan sa mga grocery store :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leopoldo on April 16, 2008, 02:23:33 PM
im using a roto sound string gauge 8 matibay kahit hatakin mo strings para umiyak hindi basta-basta mapuputol :-D tugtugan namin variety kaya minsan kailngan ng guitar squell hehehe panakot lang pero hanggang dun na lang hahaha :-D :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bloodshedd on April 16, 2008, 11:30:00 PM
Sa main guitar (recording and live) ko pang-gigs eh 10-46....

Sa Fernando (House and recording) kong Les Paul eh nka Ernie Ball n 12-56.... Pang workout sa jazz at maganda ipang-record ng metal guitars...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xelalien on April 18, 2008, 02:33:19 AM
recently installed those GHS boomers GBZWLO zakk wylde set sa cheap-o les paul copy.

naisip ko lang, for punk rock and metalcore (drop tuning) purposes...

grabe sa kapal! gause 11 to gauge 70!
of course, sumakit agad ang kamay, pero masarap :)
tiyak kakapal ang kalyo ko nito :D sulit!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: siore on April 18, 2008, 03:08:30 AM
^^ beefy!  Sarap mag drop-tune riffs.  And with 11's on the high strings, at least you could still bend for solos.   :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kingthomas on April 18, 2008, 03:27:13 PM
recently installed those GHS boomers GBZWLO zakk wylde set sa cheap-o les paul copy.

naisip ko lang, for punk rock and metalcore (drop tuning) purposes...

grabe sa kapal! gause 11 to gauge 70!
of course, sumakit agad ang kamay, pero masarap :)
tiyak kakapal ang kalyo ko nito :D sulit!

sir ano tuning ng guitar niyo? whole step down?

gusto ko rin kasi mag tune ng whole step down... pati drop C. okay na yang gauge of strings na yan?  :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: quaternotetriplet on April 18, 2008, 07:51:17 PM
kungs shred stuff .10 ka d'addario

pero gumaganda ung tone kapag pag ka makapal ung string. . .

kaso mahirap i bend sanayan lang talaga.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yetboo on April 20, 2008, 02:20:53 PM
metal polish.. ok un tangal talaga kalawan nun..hehe try.. waiting q feedbak u
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gingy on April 20, 2008, 02:39:20 PM
ernie ball super slinky '9s
basta punas lang naman po after using okay sya
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Bart on April 20, 2008, 04:13:51 PM
0.11 D'Addario. Just the right tension for playing slide and I'm a heavy and sloppy fretter.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on April 20, 2008, 05:48:57 PM
0.11 D'Addario. Just the right tension for playing slide and I'm a heavy and sloppy fretter.
musta Bart? Grabe ka ha, 11's??? ano low E string nyan? 0.52? Standard tuning? :( arraaggguuyy!


:lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Bart on April 20, 2008, 06:12:29 PM
musta Bart? Grabe ka ha, 11's??? ano low E string nyan? 0.52? Standard tuning? :( arraaggguuyy!


:lol:

Hindi naman, sanayan lang. Oo, .52 yung low E, in standard tuning. Pero wala yan kay Patrick, aka rondallarockstar dito sa PM, 0.13 flat wound in standard tuning. Parang nagpu-push up yung mga daliri ko sa tigas nung sinubukan ko.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: quaternotetriplet on April 21, 2008, 06:15:26 PM
wd40? ang baho nyan.  Galing kay Paul gilBert ung ideang to noh?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bendedbeam on April 22, 2008, 12:22:39 AM
Tried Beefy Slinky, 0.11 to 0.54 yata to eh... Medyo nasanay na ko dun, for two months pero hirap pa rin at napuno ako ng kalyuo. Now, I'm back to 0.11-0.48, bagong bone nut, fret dress/level guitar ko kaya parang 0.10s lang ang feel... SWABE!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xelalien on April 22, 2008, 05:22:02 AM
sir ano tuning ng guitar niyo? whole step down?

gusto ko rin kasi mag tune ng whole step down... pati drop C. okay na yang gauge of strings na yan?  :?

currently naka-Standard Tuning ako sir, punk rock kasi :D
tried and tested kahit Drop A (ala KORN) :D

yun nga lang, lilihain yung nut para kumasya yung 70 gauge na E string....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Pretty Boy on April 22, 2008, 07:04:01 PM
anu ka yang earni ball gauge para sa ibanez rg?????
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mikel2221 on June 26, 2008, 12:38:15 AM
what po ba magandang string and how much po?.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on June 26, 2008, 12:50:19 AM
anu ka yang earni ball gauge para sa ibanez rg?????

regular 9's, ibanez are factory installed with gauge 9 strings
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: butoyonly on June 26, 2008, 06:13:19 AM
D'Addario - Light Bottom/Heavy Top 10's - Ganitong gauge gamit nila Hendrix and SRV, Matagal maputol at retained ang Brilliance kahit matagal nang gamitin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: quaternotetriplet on June 26, 2008, 12:41:01 PM
Fender stainless steels. 10's. . tumatagal talaga.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: siore on June 26, 2008, 12:48:10 PM
Fender stainless steels. 10's. . tumatagal talaga.
At the expense of your frets.  Ingat lang sa wear and tear bro.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: novice on June 26, 2008, 02:10:28 PM
how about Lazer's String? anong masasabi nyo guys?

another question..
may string ba na kahit di mo punasan, di sya kakalawangin?

..anong gauge ang magandang gamitin para sa Strat?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Tasty on June 26, 2008, 02:24:24 PM
regular 9's, ibanez are factory installed with gauge 9 strings
+1

But I had mine set-up for 10's.  It sounds and feels better for me. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on June 26, 2008, 08:43:19 PM
+1

But I had mine set-up for 10's.  It sounds and feels better for me. :-)

yup strings are a preference :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jj20 on June 26, 2008, 09:55:16 PM
sir ok ba or hindi yung 8's?  8-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on June 26, 2008, 10:09:53 PM
sir ok ba or hindi yung 8's?  8-)

i use to use 8, if you plan to use that you have to do some spring tension changes and might check your truss rod to avoid fretbuzz
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jj20 on June 26, 2008, 10:19:24 PM
well my bridge are aligned like just you've taught..hehe.. its just that some say 8's aren't that good.. but don't know exactly if what the reason is.. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on June 26, 2008, 10:40:20 PM
how about Lazer's String? anong masasabi nyo guys?

hindi kinakalawang. gamit ko dati sa acoustic
pero syempre dahil mura hindi sing ganda ng iba.

gamit ko ngayon GHS super steels na 9s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on June 26, 2008, 10:50:52 PM
well my bridge are aligned like just you've taught..hehe.. its just that some say 8's aren't that good.. but don't know exactly if what the reason is.. :-D

OT: i tried to post and firefox doesnt really like php that much lol, it tries to download the created page

anyway for that you will use a parallel spring set up but removing the middle spring
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on June 26, 2008, 10:52:32 PM
hindi kinakalawang. gamit ko dati sa acoustic
pero syempre dahil mura hindi sing ganda ng iba.

gamit ko ngayon GHS super steels na 9s.

i use those, also alice, fake ibanez,fender, gibson string sets

my dad,gf, and younger brother ships me some at times lol,
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: quaternotetriplet on June 27, 2008, 11:30:27 AM
ayos lang mura lang naman refret dito.
hehehe


At the expense of your frets.  Ingat lang sa wear and tear bro.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: angeloesteban14 on June 27, 2008, 08:32:02 PM
how about Lazer's String? anong masasabi nyo guys?



no.1 string ng gitara ko lazer string... ok naman siya. 30 pesos isa nun e (per piece)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on June 29, 2008, 08:25:39 PM
GHS Boomers Zakk Wylde ung 10 - 60s.... hehhe. aun masakit sa kamay pero sulit naman sa kaskasan. hehehe. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: faceless on June 29, 2008, 08:48:23 PM
btw anyone tried the diamond black strings? i saw one sa lyric dati, i forgot how much e, any ideas sa price and performance

 :evil:


GHS Boomers Zakk Wylde ung 10 - 60s.... hehhe. aun masakit sa kamay pero sulit naman sa kaskasan. hehehe. :)

bro asa magkano ang ghs boomers zw?

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: incubus32 on June 29, 2008, 10:11:29 PM
anung magandang string gauge for drop c tuning? and drop C#?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on June 29, 2008, 10:16:35 PM
anung magandang string gauge for drop c tuning? and drop C#?

10 and 11's  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: incubus32 on June 29, 2008, 10:22:46 PM
10 and 11's  :lol: :lol:
pero ussually? 10 or 11? :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on June 29, 2008, 10:34:33 PM
pero ussually? 10 or 11? :lol:

usually 10  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: digitalcyco on June 29, 2008, 10:35:17 PM
pero ussually? 10 or 11? :lol:

IMO

gauge 10's are great for dropped C# (half step detune then top string dropped whole step)

gauge 11's are great for C# tuning (full 3 steps standard detune)

--------------

i currently use S.I.T. medium gauge (0.10's) seven string sets... and i found they are far better than the Ernie Ball seven string sets I usually buy

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: incubus32 on June 29, 2008, 10:52:20 PM
Quote
IMO

gauge 10's are great for dropped C# (half step detune then top string dropped whole step)

gauge 11's are great for C# tuning (full 3 steps standard detune)

--------------

i currently use S.I.T. medium gauge (0.10's) seven string sets... and i found they are far better than the Ernie Ball seven string sets I usually buy

yup!! stay in tune! damu na sa gaisano barato pa! hahaha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: digitalcyco on June 29, 2008, 10:57:02 PM
yup!! stay in tune! damu na sa gaisano barato pa! hahaha

hakot na ko gani diri pamakal sa audiophile string sets hehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: faceless on June 29, 2008, 11:05:52 PM
anyone tried the 12's? i saw someone selling a 'NOT SO SLINKY ERNIE BALL .12'S"  (the name just makes me not so slinky after all haha :evil:) last time, betcha they are very good for drop tuning.

i have one of my axes strung with 11's @ drop B tuning, it tends to go out of tune sometimes. though i had it professionally setup with 10's b4, did the sudden change of strings  caused the intonation to go off, i wonder. planning to get one of 'em 12s though  :-D and a new setup/intonation of course :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: incubus32 on June 30, 2008, 06:36:47 PM
hakot na ko gani diri pamakal sa audiophile string sets hehehe
gtx nga string brad katry ka
?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: digitalcyco on June 30, 2008, 06:51:21 PM
gtx nga string brad katry ka
?

yep. tag 80 pesos ang Box sa Bacolod. amo na gamit ko sa isa ko ka les paul. :)

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: incubus32 on June 30, 2008, 06:55:52 PM
yep. tag 80 pesos ang Box sa Bacolod. amo na gamit ko sa isa ko ka les paul. :)


puga barato ba! bilatc nga VJS 240 ila selling price!! ginago! tgpila da ang SIT ya?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: digitalcyco on June 30, 2008, 06:57:06 PM
puga barato ba! bilatc nga VJS 240 ila selling price!! ginago! tgpila da ang SIT ya?

380 ang 7 string set S.I.T. medium gauge.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: incubus32 on June 30, 2008, 07:02:10 PM
380 ang 7 string set S.I.T. medium gauge.  :lol:
yup my kamahalan gd man ang SIT. bsan diri sa gaisan 300+ ang price pero ginago gd ya VJS di ya! wala abi jb music di.. damu pa tane pwesto sa SM pu. hay.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maggotman on June 30, 2008, 07:05:48 PM
D'addario/Ernie Ball Gauge 13's = METAL!  :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: daryl090804 on July 01, 2008, 11:25:02 PM
DR handmade high voltage 10-46
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kris on August 14, 2008, 11:13:50 PM
GHS santana .0105  .0135  .018  .028  .038  .048. (BIG CORE) strings on my LP.
mas may growl pag mabigat na distortion and mas ma bass (hindi bright) yung tunog pag clean compared sa regular  gauge .10
saka nakakatakot baka bumigay yung neck, dahil sa tension ng string.

ive tried gauge .9 super lambot parang wala lang..hehehe masarap kasi yung may konting lumalaban sa daliri while playing kaya mukang babalik na ako sa gauge .10, subukan ko naman ernie ball. hehe
sana swak..

3 monsth na yung GHS sa akin ok pa din.. sulit na kahit paano..nag hihintay nalang ako mapatiran ng string bago ako mag palit (mukang matagal pa yun kapal nung string eh).. hehehe kuripot.. :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on September 11, 2008, 02:48:39 AM
i used to put ernieball strings with my RG and also some d'addarios. but i'm not that satisfied with it. but then i found S.I.T., i think i found my tone with S.I.T.
i think it's the best strings for me.
i use 10 - 52 gauge for drop C# tuning and sometimes drop C.
i never go standard with my RG though. hehehe
imma try 11-60 too next time. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: boy_noel on September 11, 2008, 09:15:24 AM
D Addario 10's. 8months na di pa rin kinakalawang, makinis parin ang texture.. alaga lang sa punas at fresh silica sa case..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paolo_axentro on September 11, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
pa OT

maganda ba sa string pag nilagyan ng WD-40

usually, every after set pinupunasan ko string ko pero kinakalawang pa din after ilang weeks.

d'addario 10's

thanks  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: icemuzic on September 11, 2008, 10:24:06 AM

maganda ba sa string pag nilagyan ng WD-40

usually, every after set pinupunasan ko string ko pero kinakalawang pa din after ilang weeks.

d'addario 10's

thanks  :-)
i think makaka apekto yan sa quality of sound ng string mo..
wd-40 nilalagay ko lng sa mga hardwares ko..maintain mo lang ng punas after every gig...at pag di mo rin yan gamitin,after several days kalawang na..maintain lang... :-D :-D :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paolo_axentro on September 11, 2008, 10:35:50 AM
i think makaka apekto yan sa quality of sound ng string mo..
wd-40 nilalagay ko lng sa mga hardwares ko..maintain mo lang ng punas after every gig...at pag di mo rin yan gamitin,after several days kalawang na..maintain lang... :-D :-D :-D

mas mabuti kaya kung wag ko nalang lagyan ng WD-40??  :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on September 11, 2008, 11:42:54 AM
mas mabuti kaya kung wag ko nalang lagyan ng WD-40??  :?

ako linalagyan ko akin. kasi tumatagal strings sakin pag naka WD40
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paolo_axentro on September 11, 2008, 11:45:13 AM
ako linalagyan ko akin. kasi ayaw tumatagal strings sakin pag naka WD40


wala bang nagbabago sa sound quality?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on September 11, 2008, 11:48:14 AM
wala bang nagbabago sa sound quality?

di ko pa po na closely observe pero i think plagi ko naman kasi ginagawa. at mukang wala naman. pero depende po. kasi di ko gaano napapansin. hehe! observe ko nlng po after a week or so. kakalgay ko plang naman ng strings e. 3 days ago.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paolo_axentro on September 11, 2008, 11:50:54 AM
di ko pa po na closely observe pero i think plagi ko naman kasi ginagawa. at mukang wala naman. pero depende po. kasi di ko gaano napapansin. hehe! observe ko nlng po after a week or so. kakalgay ko plang naman ng strings e. 3 days ago.

un, pag naobserbahan mo sir balitaan mo kami. magandang proteksyon din kasi wd-40 sa kalawang. thanks
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on September 11, 2008, 12:07:14 PM
un, pag naobserbahan mo sir balitaan mo kami. magandang proteksyon din kasi wd-40 sa kalawang. thanks
ok ok. saka ask naten nadin sa mga masters.
sana may bumisita at magreply.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paolo_axentro on September 11, 2008, 12:11:41 PM
ok ok. saka ask naten nadin sa mga masters.
sana may bumisita at magreply.  :-D
may mga master din na sasagot jan maya maya.

wala pa kasi akong wd-40 kaya research muna, baka kasi masayang bili ko.

anong string gamit mo sir?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on September 11, 2008, 04:16:53 PM
may mga master din na sasagot jan maya maya.

wala pa kasi akong wd-40 kaya research muna, baka kasi masayang bili ko.

anong string gamit mo sir?

S.I.T. strings po. 10-52 gauge :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rennaov on September 11, 2008, 04:45:57 PM
10's to 11's, that way tension won't be too slinky for a whole step down tuning.  :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on September 12, 2008, 01:33:48 PM
10's to 11's, that way tension won't be too slinky for a whole step down tuning.  :evil:

yea. i use my 10-52 for drop C# tuning sometimes drop C.
but then i'mma try the zakk wylde 11-60 set.
i still feel that my 10-52 is sloppy haha!.
di ko parin maramdaman pinipick ko na stings  :-D
di pa ako natitightan. hehe!
i think imma shift to a heavier gauge.. ;)
imma try teh GHS naman.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: topeous on September 13, 2008, 12:41:33 PM
D'Addario EXL110 for me
.010/ .046
Regular Light Gauge
ganda
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paolo_axentro on September 13, 2008, 01:04:05 PM
pa OT ulit,

ano magandang proteksyon sa string bukod sa pag punas every after set? yung hindi makakasira ng quality ng tunog ng string.

wd-40?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rennaov on September 13, 2008, 01:17:41 PM
yea. i use my 10-52 for drop C# tuning sometimes drop C.
but then i'mma try the zakk wylde 11-60 set.
i still feel that my 10-52 is sloppy haha!.
di ko parin maramdaman pinipick ko na stings  :-D
di pa ako natitightan. hehe!
i think imma shift to a heavier gauge.. ;)
imma try teh GHS naman.

10 will be sloppy for C.  but quite fine for D.   :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kingthomas on September 13, 2008, 02:47:47 PM
yea. i use my 10-52 for drop C# tuning sometimes drop C.
but then i'mma try the zakk wylde 11-60 set.
i still feel that my 10-52 is sloppy haha!.
di ko parin maramdaman pinipick ko na stings  :-D
di pa ako natitightan. hehe!
i think imma shift to a heavier gauge.. ;)
imma try teh GHS naman.

zakk wylde set is the way to go. yung 10-52 ko nga medyo sloppy sa whole step down.  :cry: hanggang drop D lang siya, or half step down.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sikheadzraf on September 13, 2008, 02:50:31 PM
zakk wylde set is the way to go. yung 10-52 ko nga medyo sloppy sa whole step down.  :cry: hanggang drop D lang siya, or half step down.  :-D

i think 10-52 will be fine with standard E flat. or pde nadin sa drop C#.
hehe anyway i dont go standard.  :lol:
immatry 11s-60s for drop C#.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: stabwounds on September 15, 2008, 01:09:34 AM
ernie's balls naman sakin .12-.56 tuned C-G-C-F-A-D or .10-.46 tuned to D-A-D-G-B-E or the standard E tuning
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: soloxw7 on September 15, 2008, 02:23:43 AM
gamet kong strings Jimi hendrix signature... nickel steel round wound...
regular light .010,.013,.015,.026,.032,.038..... one of the world best guitar strings.... maganda kahit matagal na di parin nagcocorrode ...........ok 10/10
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on September 15, 2008, 08:46:28 AM
currently, i'm using Jimi Hendrix acoustic 11s.  malapit na ako magpalit into Elixir 11s.  just can't find the time to replace strings. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: orangeogre on September 16, 2008, 08:31:09 AM
D'addario 11's- Usually, yung pinaka murang brand yung binibili ko. Pero I stick to 11's kasi naka setup yung mga gitara ko to that gauge. Sakto sa akin yung feel ng 11's. Maganda yung laban nung string kapag nag be-bend. Also bilog na makapal kapag naka neck pickup and galit kapag naka bridge.

E flat tuning ako. Fast Fret pang maintain ng shiny shine

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on September 17, 2008, 08:21:29 PM
Ernie Ball!
hehehe
dati ung extra slinky,
kaya lang minsan pag magtutune na ako sa standard.
napuputol siya.dalawang beses na nangyari :-(

kaya nag Eb regular na lang ako.mas masaya..
 :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Kclan on September 25, 2008, 04:17:12 AM
alice - mariposa - d' addario
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ryantetek on September 25, 2008, 09:27:14 AM
ghs nickel rockers .10-.46
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Mardk on September 25, 2008, 10:39:24 AM
just switched from ernie ball 11s to Yamaha 10s. Anybody else here uses Yamaha Strings? Yung binebenta sa yupangco na nakadila/blue package na dalawa yung high E- String.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on September 25, 2008, 08:53:45 PM
currently using GHS nickel rockers 9s for my elegee, GHS Eric Johnson strings 10s for my strat.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paolo_axentro on September 25, 2008, 09:30:48 PM
sino SIT string user

SIT nickel wound

hindi ba to malakas makaubos ng fret wire? :? kumpara sa d'addario. nagkaubusan kasi ng d'addario kaya SIT ang binili ko, (yun nalang kasi available sa binilihan ko)

thanks :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on September 25, 2008, 09:38:13 PM
GHS Boomers .010-.046 talaga gamit ko. Sumubok ako ng Darco .010-.052. Di ko type yun feel.. Babalik siguro ako sa .0010-.046..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rad_12 on September 26, 2008, 07:52:02 AM
d'addario heavy bottom strings ok din and d'addario extra light string both 10s yung gauge i napamahal na ako sa 10s dati 9s lang gamit ko nanipisan ako sa tunog....ok ba yung 10s na EB for 7 strings ? balak ko kasing bumili nun pag natapos na yung 7 string ko...d'addario and EB lang madalas gamit ko...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on September 26, 2008, 12:54:52 PM
alin ba sa mga types ng d 'addario ang mas maganda?

prosteels, nickel wound, half rounds, pure nickel, o flat wound?

1st time ko kasi susubok ng brand na to.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ekaj_rivera on September 26, 2008, 02:34:25 PM
I am using the Von Deacchae Guitar string, nabibili to sa Audiophile and sa perfect pitch.

1.5 year ko na gamit sa mga gig namin til now wala paring kalawang, and ndi pa napuputol.

Medyo may kamahalan lang nga pero worthy naman ang paggastos kung matibay din naman bibilhin and qualityÜ
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: joshnerez on September 26, 2008, 03:47:16 PM
MIJ Maya strings 9s
yeahbah!!! theyre light, theyre cool.
they do last at least 15 days with weekend
warriors like i am, kaya 2 a month lang ako nag
che-change..and its very affordable..119php!
 :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ekaj_rivera on September 26, 2008, 10:55:32 PM
Yung Happee String, Hanep sa tibay! 5 yrs old na string ko til now di pa rin

kinakalawang and napuputol. 5 yrs ko na din ndi ginagamit.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: andrew_O_O on September 26, 2008, 11:55:10 PM
ghs 9-42 lang. from audiophile. malapit lang ung audiophile eh :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: hiromi_777a on September 27, 2008, 12:45:07 AM
Alice Strings Gage .9! haha.. Solb ka na sa presyong abot kaya! If in doubt ka na baka maputol agad yung string dahil mumurahin (based on my experience, I don't think so.) Edi bumili ka ng tatlo o apat na set kaysa bumili ka ng isang set na kapresyo ng apat na set ng Alice. :-D

Bumili ako ng .10 last week pero di ko pa nakakbit. Hope na sulit yung gauge .10   :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: quaternotetriplet on September 27, 2008, 11:29:57 AM
Pareng hiromi, san mo binili yan?? nickel ba???
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on October 22, 2008, 05:39:21 AM
Konting ingat lang sa Alice strings sir, medyo matakaw siya sa fret wires.  Pero ok pa din pangpalit ng string for emergency use hehe!  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gitaristang_pusa on October 23, 2008, 11:32:52 AM
d'addario gauge 12s - for my favorite strat ( usually used for blues jamming)

ernie ball gauge 11s- for my strat used for all around playing.

 :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arjhay on October 23, 2008, 08:22:55 PM
ernie ball rps 9 kc nakaset n ung trem ko dun eh hehe.....pag low budget rocker ako kc wala n daw alice sa lazer eh
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on October 24, 2008, 08:33:30 AM
just replaced my strings with Elixir acoustic 11s last night.  ganun pala ang itsura ng polyweb coating niya.  so far bright sound kasi kakapalit lang.  let's see in the long run.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on October 28, 2008, 08:03:27 PM
san ba nakakabuy ng 10-52 strings? hirap maghanap eh... saka ung matibay..... ung zakk wylde kasi masyado matigas.... :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on October 28, 2008, 09:12:56 PM
san ba nakakabuy ng 10-52 strings? hirap maghanap eh... saka ung matibay..... ung zakk wylde kasi masyado matigas.... :)

Darco strings sa Lazer, GHS Progressives sa Audiophile.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xelalien on October 29, 2008, 12:23:03 AM
recently Rockstar strings set ang binibili ko sa Lazer. mura eh, less than 100.

maganda pa, may gauge 9 and 10 pa. ^_^ tapos matagal kalawangin kesa sa Ernie Ball or Snarling Dogs (yung dalawang yun ang usually binibili ko dati.)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: melody_guitar on October 29, 2008, 12:53:48 AM
i used alice strings both on my electrics and acoustics for about 4 years.. ok naman siya kaso pansin ko eh mabilis siya kumain ng fretwires eh..anyway refretting just costs 2000 bucks sa mga local lutihiers eh..pero ok sa akin yung alice pagdating sa ANTI-CORROSION properties.. well now, im using addarios on my guitars...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kingthomas on November 01, 2008, 01:15:52 AM
Darco strings sa Lazer, GHS Progressives sa Audiophile.

d'addario 10-52 sa Lyric sa park square makati.

marami sila stock dun. wala kasi bumibili dun sa lugar na yun eh.  ako lang. :lol:

380 ang price. pero sulit, dahil mabigat ang tunog ng E string, lalo na pag ginawang drop D!  :evil: :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: angeloesteban14 on November 02, 2008, 08:55:31 PM
ayoko ko na ng snarling doggs.... madaling kalawangin. ano ba magandang string na worth 200 pesos lang?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 02, 2008, 09:47:45 PM
ayoko ko na ng snarling doggs.... madaling kalawangin. ano ba magandang string na worth 200 pesos lang?

Yung GHS Boomers di naman agad kinakalawang pero 300 pesos siya..

Mag Alice strings ka mura lang kaso matakaw sa fret wires yun. :grin:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rockman888 on November 03, 2008, 04:35:21 AM
D addario 9's

i use it for mg RG 750 with a very demading lo pro edge bridge....

...pag fake or low quality strings or any strings not at the same level...mapuputol

...agad.

Kung sa mga sasakyan - Premium ung  ilalagay hindi Unleaded.

gets?
 :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: parirami on November 03, 2008, 03:20:24 PM
wag na kayo magtipid sa strings, pedals nga na di kailangan binibili natin e.
ung strings dapat primera gastos!

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: michael scofield on November 03, 2008, 07:21:28 PM
D'Addario 10's usually pag may pera....Snarling Dogs 10's pag mejo nagtitipid!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on November 04, 2008, 08:09:20 AM
wag na kayo magtipid sa strings, pedals nga na di kailangan binibili natin e.
ung strings dapat primera gastos!

hahaha! :lol:

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on November 04, 2008, 09:41:01 PM
ano ang masasabi niyo sa pure nickel na guitar strings? :? anyone has used this?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AkelleFusion on November 05, 2008, 12:22:51 AM
D'addario or Ernie ball - .9 to .42 for one guitar and .10 to .46 for the rest. I'd love to use elixir too, but they're kind of expensive. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lmvf012 on November 05, 2008, 02:32:05 AM
elixir or ernie ball lang lagi gamit ko.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pinkybrief on November 05, 2008, 03:19:47 AM
fender na fake sa mindas, 100 pesos isang set
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 05, 2008, 01:38:39 PM
fender na fake sa mindas, 100 pesos isang set

Haha.. May mga Ibanez din na ganyan diba? :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: michael scofield on November 05, 2008, 03:29:25 PM
masarap din un Dean Markley Blue Steels!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: stompmoko on November 05, 2008, 03:30:48 PM
d'addario or dunlop .10's for me
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: parirami on November 06, 2008, 11:18:00 AM
whats the best string to use to avoid String Squeaking ng gauges when switching frets and yet retain the feel of the strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on November 06, 2008, 06:06:09 PM
whats the best string to use to avoid String Squeaking ng gauges when switching frets and yet retain the feel of the strings?

lahat naman ata ng mga bagong kabit na strings may ganyan ehh.. lalo na sa acoustic.. pero masarap naman pakinggan ahh.. ahaha.. :-P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 06, 2008, 07:42:18 PM
lahat naman ata ng mga bagong kabit na strings may ganyan ehh.. lalo na sa acoustic.. pero masarap naman pakinggan ahh.. ahaha.. :-P

O nga. Cute nga pakinggan eh. :P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pinkybrief on November 08, 2008, 10:33:16 AM
Haha.. May mga Ibanez din na ganyan diba? :D

meron, may kakilala ako na 5 months na yata gamit yun, d pa din kinakalawang.  As for tone (especially live) cgurado ako , madaming "experts" na di ma distinguish or recognize na fake lang yung gamit na strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on November 08, 2008, 09:08:40 PM
Darco strings sa Lazer, GHS Progressives sa Audiophile.

thanks po sir.... hay ganda ng avatar mo crush ko yan eh. hehehe

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: CARABAO on November 08, 2008, 11:51:47 PM
.11-.12 snarling dogs for me. they're cheap, but they work for me.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dudeofdude on November 15, 2008, 12:23:08 AM
i bought ernie 10's and it broke 4 DAYS!

saan nakakabili ng individual strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on November 15, 2008, 12:27:33 AM
i bought ernie 10's and it broke 4 DAYS!

saan nakakabili ng individual strings?

jb meron.. audiophile meron din ata.. palengke.. kaso ndi akoh nabili ngstrings sa palengke ehh..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on November 16, 2008, 07:14:06 PM
sa JB maya tingi
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: DrDeathRNMD98 on November 18, 2008, 07:43:04 PM
in overall po, anong string (pls specify name and gauge) po ang pinakamaganda in terms of tone quality?  :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 18, 2008, 07:44:39 PM
in overall po, anong string (pls specify name and gauge) po ang pinakamaganda in terms of tone quality?  :?

Depende yan sa preference mo bro.. Kung saan ka masaya at kumportable. ;)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: DrDeathRNMD98 on November 18, 2008, 07:46:07 PM
Depende yan sa preference mo bro.. Kung saan ka masaya at kumportable. ;)

hmmm..metal po kasi mga tinutugtog ko, gusto ko ung hindi bitin at manipis ang tunog, sory napakaignorante ako sa mga strings eh  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 18, 2008, 07:53:35 PM
hmmm..metal po kasi mga tinutugtog ko, gusto ko ung hindi bitin at manipis ang tunog, sory napakaignorante ako sa mga strings eh  :lol:

Metal?

Pag heavy metal, depende pa yan sa tuning nyo. Kung low tuning kayo like whole-step down, dapat ang bilhin mo, gauge .11. Kelangan kasi makapal para tight parin yung strings mo kahit mababa ang tuning.

Pero kung metal lang naman, pwede na yung gauge 0.10 - 0.48 or 0.10 - 0.52.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mikel2221 on November 18, 2008, 08:39:01 PM
i use ernie ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound .08 - .38.para madali ibend.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on November 18, 2008, 10:29:14 PM
i use musiciansfriend $1.59 strings..why? because im cheap  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dirazon on November 24, 2008, 10:18:22 PM
guys sori newbie lang. san nakakabili ng snarling dogs strings? been using ernie ball ever since and its pretty fragile for me. thanks. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 25, 2008, 08:21:20 AM
guys sori newbie lang. san nakakabili ng snarling dogs strings? been using ernie ball ever since and its pretty fragile for me. thanks. :)

Lazer.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on November 25, 2008, 10:04:59 AM
just tried the cheap rocker strings. i dunno if its good.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dudeofdude on November 25, 2008, 06:18:29 PM
two years ago may nabili akong strings sa isang stall sa mega. hanggang ngayon di parin nagrurust. abnormal sobra, sobrang perfect parin ng condition
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: XFree on November 25, 2008, 06:34:46 PM
two years ago may nabili akong strings sa isang stall sa mega. hanggang ngayon di parin nagrurust. abnormal sobra, sobrang perfect parin ng condition

baka nylon strings yan :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dudeofdude on November 25, 2008, 06:49:54 PM
baka nylon strings yan :lol:

hahahaha. hindi, nakalagay sa acoustic ko 1st and 2nd strings  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: free2rock on November 26, 2008, 12:17:58 AM
Ernie ball 8 gauge slinky...

sarap ng tremolo :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on November 29, 2008, 09:59:39 PM
i bought ernie 10's and it broke 4 DAYS!

saan nakakabili ng individual strings?

buy the rps... ung 11s tumatagal sakin ng 2 months bago maputol ang 4th o 5th string!! :)

hehehe. un lagi napuputol sakin....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dirazon on December 01, 2008, 07:11:37 PM
GHS Boomers. Gauge 10 po recommended ni sir Jun Castro sa les paul ko when i had it set-up sa roadtone guitars. Hindi agad kinakalawang and not so stiff kaya ok pa din mgbend saka tumatagal naman so sulit  na din ung 300 ko at kapag wala sa budget Snarling Dogs 10 din. Hope this helps 
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: masterchoxter on December 01, 2008, 07:49:34 PM
i use d'addario 9's for my tele and fastback... and d'addario 10's for my fernandes revolver...

i use the 9's to get that bright tone and makes it easier for me to do those vibratos... i use the 10's for the fernandes to help my fingers get stronger against those 9's and to get that rounder and chunkier tone from the revolver...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: karlwilson on December 01, 2008, 08:26:05 PM
snarling dogs 10's.ok sya.affordable pa. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: alvin_ching5786 on December 02, 2008, 12:14:55 AM
Mejo OT

guys does the truss rod adjustment play a big part sa string tension?...nagpaset up kasi ako sabay palit ng strings which is d'addario .09s pansin ko lng parang tumigas ung tension ng strings ko, btw i'm using .09s also before...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on December 02, 2008, 12:29:21 AM
Mejo OT

guys does the truss rod adjustment play a big part sa string tension?...nagpaset up kasi ako sabay palit ng strings which is d'addario .09s pansin ko lng parang tumigas ung tension ng strings ko, btw i'm using .09s also before...

yes...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: alvin_ching5786 on December 02, 2008, 01:07:14 AM
yes...

panu un sir kelangan ba more relief sa truss rod para mas lumambot ung tension? tnx
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: alvin_ching5786 on December 02, 2008, 01:32:53 PM
panu un sir kelangan ba more relief sa truss rod para mas lumambot ung tension? tnx

will this help to reduce the string tension?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: spp_222 on December 02, 2008, 10:34:40 PM
magkano po ba ung snarling dog na string? mas mura po ba sya sa alice?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: angeloesteban14 on December 02, 2008, 10:36:22 PM
magkano po ba ung snarling dog na string? mas mura po ba sya sa alice?

snarling dogs string is worth 200 pesos.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: KiTCaT on December 03, 2008, 04:17:32 AM
I'm not good at this. Pero we (my cousin does the choosing) use Ernie Ball super slinky. Nahihirapan ako dun sa ibang strings na ginagamit namin dati kasi di kaya ng daliri ko. Payat daliri ko eh. >_< Yung super slinky kasi sakto lang saken. Ok pa tunog pati sa maintenance, tumatagal siya talaga. Ilang buwan bago palitan. Brutal na mag gitara pinsan ko pero di napuputol agad hehe. Alice at Mariposa mas mabilis kalawangin (from my experience) eh. Snarling dogs naman, feeling ko pang expert siya. Haha! Nun ginamit ko un, parang ansarap gamitin kaso nakakapanghinayang pag naputol kasi amahal eh. Hahahaha! Ayun.. opinyon ko lang naman.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: eytoklak on December 03, 2008, 08:47:43 AM
Okay po ba yung tinging maya sa JB? Anong gauge po ba yun?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: emg on December 04, 2008, 04:49:21 PM
for me ghsboomers and elixir 9-42, madaling i-intonate
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jamming_papu on December 04, 2008, 05:03:52 PM
Okay po ba yung tinging maya sa JB? Anong gauge po ba yun?


nakagamit na ako nito. di na ako uulit. mabilis kalawangin saka di ok yung feel.
bibili na lang ako ng 1 set ng alice kaysa bumili ng tingi.

peace.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: angeloesteban14 on December 04, 2008, 09:22:35 PM
I'm not good at this. Pero we (my cousin does the choosing) use Ernie Ball super slinky. Nahihirapan ako dun sa ibang strings na ginagamit namin dati kasi di kaya ng daliri ko. Payat daliri ko eh. >_< Yung super slinky kasi sakto lang saken. Ok pa tunog pati sa maintenance, tumatagal siya talaga. Ilang buwan bago palitan. Brutal na mag gitara pinsan ko pero di napuputol agad hehe. Alice at Mariposa mas mabilis kalawangin (from my experience) eh. Snarling dogs naman, feeling ko pang expert siya. Haha! Nun ginamit ko un, parang ansarap gamitin kaso nakakapanghinayang pag naputol kasi amahal eh. Hahahaha! Ayun.. opinyon ko lang naman.

mas mahal ang ernie ball kesa sa snarling dogs diba?  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pg13 on December 05, 2008, 08:50:57 AM
ernie ball.... po gamit ko.... un ang advice ng dad ko...... :-D and one more thing masarap i bend
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pg13 on December 05, 2008, 08:53:07 AM
ernie ball gamit ko..... un kasi advice ng dad ko :-D one more thing masarap i bend
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crimson047 on December 06, 2008, 07:24:47 AM
I use Ernie Ball Slinky Custom Gauge na .11 .14.18 .28 .38 .48 for my Epiphone LP

Why? Tone and Sustainability. Also, since thick gauge are more durable for me and makes my fingers more flexible (Para kang nag-gygym hehe!)

Masarap din naman i-play light gauge yun nga lang para sa'kin manipis and too bright ang tunog ng gitara. Well that's just me.

Peace po!  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: KiTCaT on December 07, 2008, 10:00:49 PM
mas mahal ang ernie ball kesa sa snarling dogs diba?  :-D

oo.. pero nung snarling dogs kasi.. madali naputol kasi masarap nga gamitin, e gigil un gumagamit sa sobrang sarap gamitin nya. haha! ernie sakto lang kaya kahit mahal sulit naman.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on December 10, 2008, 05:15:14 PM
Sirs,saan ba makakabili dito ng DR na strings?
Thanks
 :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: angeloesteban14 on December 10, 2008, 06:42:00 PM
oo.. pero nung snarling dogs kasi.. madali naputol kasi masarap nga gamitin, e gigil un gumagamit sa sobrang sarap gamitin nya. haha! ernie sakto lang kaya kahit mahal sulit naman.

hehe!! depende naman yan sa gumagamit eh. yung strings ko nakaka 2 months na di pa napuputol eh.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on December 14, 2008, 12:31:43 PM
bubuhayin ko ulet tong thread na to. hehehe. i'm really looking forward to using this so called "coated titanium electric slinky strings" by one of my favourite guitar strings maker, ernie ball. hehehe. :-D kelan kaya to magiging available dito sa pinas? hmm. eto pala yun link. :-)

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/press_releases/new_ernie_ball_coated_titanium_electric_slinky_strings_available.html (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/press_releases/new_ernie_ball_coated_titanium_electric_slinky_strings_available.html)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on December 14, 2008, 04:45:41 PM
bubuhayin ko ulet tong thread na to. hehehe. i'm really looking forward to using this so called "coated titanium electric slinky strings" by one of my favourite guitar strings maker, ernie ball. hehehe. :-D kelan kaya to magiging available dito sa pinas? hmm. eto pala yun link. :-)

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/press_releases/new_ernie_ball_coated_titanium_electric_slinky_strings_available.html (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/press_releases/new_ernie_ball_coated_titanium_electric_slinky_strings_available.html)

Bago nga yan. It costs about Php 630+. A bit pricey, :|
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: riffscreamer on December 14, 2008, 07:33:29 PM
Before, I use D'Addario XL110s. Ngayon naman, GHS Super Steels gauge 10. Have you guys tried Black Diamond and Red Devil strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: faceless on December 14, 2008, 09:25:43 PM
Before, I use D'Addario XL110s. Ngayon naman, GHS Super Steels gauge 10. Have you guys tried Black Diamond and Red Devil strings?

is the red devil available locally?

ung black diamond is available sa lyric asa 700petot range ata

i've been using snarling dogs for sometime now and its really good as to sound, durability and price, since i always wipe my guitar and strings before and after use, plus the fastfret that helps me keep my strings at least 6 mos max lol

although right now i tried the ghs boomers ZW .10-.60 gauge and i think i'll never look back. it just suits my style, playing, tuning and sound

DR strings and elixir are yet i hafta try. i hope DR would be available locally, elixirs are sold na dito..saw one sa raon, 800 or 1k a set, i'm not so sure.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmaestrobri on December 14, 2008, 11:55:48 PM
Ernie Ball. Guage 9 for 6 strings, 10 for 7 strings.

Tried and tested na kasi siya eh. Sarap pa hawakan for me. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on December 15, 2008, 10:46:49 AM
Bago nga yan. It costs about Php 630+. A bit pricey, :|

oh? nakatry ka na neto bro? kumusta naman yun feel? tsaka mas tumatagal nga ba? san nakakabili? :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on December 15, 2008, 10:48:47 AM
Bago nga yan. It costs about Php 630+. A bit pricey, :|
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on December 15, 2008, 12:59:55 PM
oh? nakatry ka na neto bro? kumusta naman yun feel? tsaka mas tumatagal nga ba? san nakakabili? :-)

No di ko pa natry. I just read some reviews about that. Wala ba sa JB Music? :roll:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on December 15, 2008, 01:11:12 PM
No di ko pa natry. I just read some reviews about that. Wala ba sa JB Music? :roll:

wala pa bro eh, baka nga wala pa dito sa pinas niyan eh.. hehe.. kasi kun meron na, naging experiment bunny na koh.. hahaha..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on December 15, 2008, 01:24:55 PM
wala pa bro eh, baka nga wala pa dito sa pinas niyan eh.. hehe.. kasi kun meron na, naging experiment bunny na koh.. hahaha..

Medyo pricey siya para sa akin. Ok na ako sa GHS Boomers. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on December 19, 2008, 09:35:41 AM
wala pa talaga yun titanium ng ernie ball e, haha. so i settled for the old school ernie ball sa gauge 11. hehe. ayos naman, though since dating 10's user ako, mejo kailangan ko muna mag gym ng daliri. hahaha.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on December 26, 2008, 10:42:39 AM
QUICK QUESTION MGA TOL:

ano matigas tension when comparing:
D'Addario VS GHS BOOMERS

tnx!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: janrosantos on December 26, 2008, 11:04:01 AM
Ernie Ball Gauge 8 ang gamit ko (Extra Slinky).  Ang lambot. Sarap gamitin. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: melody_guitar on December 26, 2008, 11:19:11 AM
QUICK QUESTION MGA TOL:

ano matigas tension when comparing:
D'Addario VS GHS BOOMERS

tnx!
once pa lang ako nakatry ng GHS Boomers strings.. ahmm okay naman talaga siya sir.. ahhmm in terms of "acid" resistance eh tumatagal din siya, same as the addarios.. kaso ewan ko ha, correct me if im wrong, feeling ko kasi yung addarios eh tumitigas yung tension habang tumatagal..lalo na kapag floyded yung guitar at hindi mo na naluluwagan and strings after magplay..

kasi sa mga fixed bridge guitar ko, niluluwagan ko yung strings after ko gamitin, as in ung maluwag talaga.. pansin ko pag nagluluwag ako ng strings eh hindi nagiiba ng tension yung strings ko habang natagal pati nareretain ng matagal yung crisp/treble niya.. hindi siya napapaos kagad/ngongo sounding..

opinion ko lang naman..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mikel2221 on December 27, 2008, 11:21:00 PM
ok po ba ang d' addario xl nickel wound strings .008-.038.hindi ko pa kasi na try kakabili ko lang kanina sa moa.dapat ernie ball bibilhin ko kasi yun na sponsor ko.haha  :-D kaso ubos na.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: killjom on December 28, 2008, 02:37:14 PM
ano mas maganda? d'addario .10 or ghs .10?? tska magkano price ng ghs??  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on December 28, 2008, 03:39:37 PM
ok po ba ang d' addario xl nickel wound strings .008-.038.hindi ko pa kasi na try kakabili ko lang kanina sa moa

nabili mo na pala dude e.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on December 28, 2008, 10:47:55 PM
ano mas maganda? d'addario .10 or ghs .10?? tska magkano price ng ghs??  :-D

Yung D'Addario alam ko nasa Php 350 ang price nyan. Ang GHS, pag Boomers, Php 300 lang. Pero GHS Boomers kasi ang gamit ko. Mas mura pa. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on February 01, 2009, 10:11:54 AM
hindi po ba nagiiwan ng sticky residue yung WD40?.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on February 01, 2009, 01:39:34 PM
hindi po ba nagiiwan ng sticky residue yung WD40?.
hindi bro, madulas nga eh ;)  Paul Gilbert uses it too.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on February 11, 2009, 10:19:25 PM
try buying strings at jb music.... kasi lahat ng items nila pwede 20% off... ung rps 11 ernie ball  na 300+ nabibili ko lang bet. 260-280!!! hehehe. rps na un... di pa siya ung normal strings... kasi pag ghs at daddario ginamit ko... mabilis maputol sakin.... ung ernie ball tumatagal ng up to 3 mos.... :)

di ako spronsored ng ernie ball ha....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: killjom on February 12, 2009, 01:33:15 AM
Ano marerecommend nyong strings pag drop c?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on February 12, 2009, 09:17:31 PM
i use ernie ball hybrid slinky. pag mejo galante ako. kasi 300+ isa. deym.


pero pag wala sa budget at kailangan ng string, 2 sets ng alice 9's at 10's combine nalang. 180 lang. hehehe  :-D :-D


question: san makakabili ng wd40?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: janrosantos on February 12, 2009, 09:29:54 PM
Sa basement ng SM Department Store.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on February 14, 2009, 01:18:23 PM
Sa basement ng SM Department Store.

ayun salamat salamat. pero may nakita rin ako sa Handyman, tignan ko nalang kung san mas mura. hehehe  :-D :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leofelismino on February 17, 2009, 09:00:13 PM
Ano marerecommend nyong strings pag drop c?

11s will do... o kaya ung ghs progressives ung 10 52....

or kung gusto mo mag drop a ung ghs 10-60.

pero ako gamit ko ernie ball 11s.... swak naman sa drop c... di xa nag bubuzz...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan_alderete on February 17, 2009, 09:23:25 PM
D' Addario 9's sa ibanez, 10's sa lp, pag naputulan ako ng sa baba, bibili ako ng tingi, kasi ok naman, pero pag naputol na E,A,d bili na bago.. hehe

ok ang D addario, hindi nagiging rusty, basta punas pagkatapos gamit, minsan hanggang 3 months more ang tagal.. hindi rin malakas kumain ng frets,
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on February 17, 2009, 10:04:44 PM
Ano marerecommend nyong strings pag drop c?
Strings na 11s or 12s para solid parin yung sound.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: faceless on February 20, 2009, 08:26:14 PM
guys san makakabili locally ng colored strings? and how much? un nakita ko was the black diamond asa 700 ata sa lyric...other than that san pa meron?

tnx!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on February 21, 2009, 07:17:02 AM
i hate roto.  :evil: :evil: ambilis mangitim. waaaaaa. sayang lang punas ko.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: stevierayvirus2 on February 21, 2009, 08:09:03 AM
i;m guilty of being a Guitar String Whore.  iba ibang brand depende sa trip...depende sa budget.  gumagamit din ako ng Alice 2 yrs na. depende sa gig, sa budget lalo na ngayon....P@#$ grabe ang crisis. i have kids!! so cost cutting na talaga.
although on my Epi 335 i'm using Ernie Ball 10's. stick ako dun. mahal ko yun eh. here's the video.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: stevierayvirus2 on February 21, 2009, 08:57:21 AM
and for the string care....i put WD40 on an old GHS Fast Fret stick. the string lives longer and lubricated rin. but don't put too much....
here's how i do it....
get an empty medium size na plastic cylindrical vial na may takip. spray the WD40 in it, iwasan maamoy,do it outdoor wag sa bahay. pag napuno na yung vial leave it open for 1day on a safe area where no kids and animals will trip on it,that's to pasingawin ang pressured chemicals (if you don't follow sisingaw sa bahay). after 1 day pwede na takpan. clean each string first pati ilalim na area with tissue. then soak the ghs stick sa wd40 on the vial, konti lang. then carefully glide the ghs stick to the strings. this will keep the strings safe overnight lalo na sa mga pinapawisan ang kamay tulad ko. do this after all days shredding, bago ka matulog. then before using shredding the next day wipe the strings again wth tissue to get rid of the remaining chemicals, wipe the strings. then it's ready for another day of punishment.
this tip is para makatipid lang. magkano ang D-Addario XLs? ang Slinkys? a set of strings for me live up for 2 days...putol na agad sa third gig due to my sweaty hands. with thwd40 it stands 4 to 5 gigs without breaking except the high E of course, because i bend a lot. tip lang po ito. it may help.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bentoinks on February 21, 2009, 09:12:27 AM
dati dadario and ernie ball ako, ngayon yung "freedom" strings na lang, 150 pesos, just as good as daddario i swear
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on February 21, 2009, 10:07:58 AM
freedomtom signature strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: angeloesteban14 on February 21, 2009, 10:17:35 AM
kakabili ko lang ng snarling dogs 10s.  :-D


freedomtom signature strings?
hahahaha!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: boogsy on February 21, 2009, 02:22:52 PM
DR Pure Blues pure nickel strings. I think they resonate better because of the round core instead of hex, and they give a warm tone. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: faceless on February 21, 2009, 02:28:14 PM
DR Pure Blues pure nickel strings. I think they resonate better because of the round core instead of hex, and they give a warm tone. :)

are these available locally? how much bro?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: XFree on February 21, 2009, 07:19:37 PM
and for the string care....i put WD40 on an old GHS Fast Fret stick. the string lives longer and lubricated rin. but don't put too much....
here's how i do it....
get an empty medium size na plastic cylindrical vial na may takip. spray the WD40 in it, iwasan maamoy,do it outdoor wag sa bahay. pag napuno na yung vial leave it open for 1day on a safe area where no kids and animals will trip on it,that's to pasingawin ang pressured chemicals (if you don't follow sisingaw sa bahay). after 1 day pwede na takpan. clean each string first pati ilalim na area with tissue. then soak the ghs stick sa wd40 on the vial, konti lang. then carefully glide the ghs stick to the strings. this will keep the strings safe overnight lalo na sa mga pinapawisan ang kamay tulad ko. do this after all days shredding, bago ka matulog. then before using shredding the next day wipe the strings again wth tissue to get rid of the remaining chemicals, wipe the strings. then it's ready for another day of punishment.
this tip is para makatipid lang. magkano ang D-Addario XLs? ang Slinkys? a set of strings for me live up for 2 days...putol na agad sa third gig due to my sweaty hands. with thwd40 it stands 4 to 5 gigs without breaking except the high E of course, because i bend a lot. tip lang po ito. it may help.

ingat lang ng onti sa paggamit ng wd40 meron yang harmful chem na nakaka sira ng finish ng fretboard  :|
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: stevierayvirus2 on February 21, 2009, 08:11:24 PM
ingat lang ng onti sa paggamit ng wd40 meron yang harmful chem na nakaka sira ng finish ng fretboard  :|

yep...especially on maple boards. that's why i glide the stick carefully without any drop of the liquid. Been doing this for years...all my Fenders have maple boards (3 U.S. Strats, '72, '79, '99. and a '52 re-issue Tele Japan), except some non-Fenders.  And my boards are shiny and clean.
i'm not pushing this. you can always try anything you want.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fusionenigma on March 01, 2009, 07:09:05 AM
for my max rufo custom, i use a combination of rotosound top tape (24w 32w 42w 52w) and d'addario (15 17) strings. i like my guitar to sound like a dark piano.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on March 01, 2009, 09:44:19 AM
1st time snarling dogs user  8-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Mika-el on March 02, 2009, 03:21:57 AM
guys anyone here knows where to buy .46 -5th string & .56 -6th string?

singles,not set

any reply? thanks
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: boogsy on March 02, 2009, 03:46:33 AM
are these available locally? how much bro?

I dont think so bro, got mine for about $20 for 3 packs plus shipping..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: luk3 on March 02, 2009, 04:12:13 AM
MAYA and Rotosound(extra e6th string).

matagal gamitin and ok ung tunog. :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya13allen on March 02, 2009, 06:56:18 AM
effective ba yung snarling dogs .9? compared to d'addario .9?
meron ba nun sa salonga cubao?

i'll buy my new string kasi ngayon, naputulan ako kahapon lang sa tugtugan namen, pagkaswerte nga naman,la pa backup string  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: angeloesteban14 on March 02, 2009, 07:02:58 AM
effective ba yung snarling dogs .9? compared to d'addario .9?
meron ba nun sa salonga cubao?

i'll buy my new string kasi ngayon, naputulan ako kahapon lang sa tugtugan namen, pagkaswerte nga naman,la pa backup string  :-D

snarling dogs user here!

para sa akin, ok na ok ang mga snarling dogs strings! mura na, maganda pa  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya13allen on March 02, 2009, 07:07:40 AM
snarling dogs user here!

para sa akin, ok na ok ang mga snarling dogs strings! mura na, maganda pa  :-D

wow talaga, mas mura sa d'addario but same quality?aus ah  :-D

meron ba sa salonga cubao nun?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: angeloesteban14 on March 02, 2009, 07:08:36 AM
wow talaga, mas mura sa d'addario but same quality?aus ah  :-D

meron ba sa salonga cubao nun?

alam ko sa lazer meron nun eh  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya13allen on March 02, 2009, 10:56:43 AM
alam ko sa lazer meron nun eh  :-)

ahh thanks bro, i'll go there mamaya to buy one, I'm hearing a lot of positive comments din with regards to this snarling dogs e

meron bang lazer sa sm manila??or sm san lazaro?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mozart123 on March 02, 2009, 01:05:22 PM


check mo na lang to website http://www.lazermusic.com.ph/
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on March 02, 2009, 06:19:54 PM
may website pala ang lazer, ngayon ko lang nalaman. haha! salamat!

anyway, 220 isang set ng 10s na snarling sa lazer
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on March 02, 2009, 07:10:08 PM
elixir acoustic 11s ang gamit ko ngayon...kaya lang when i used it during recording, it buzzed and easily got out of tune.  hindi naman bagong palit or something.

i ordered D'addario EXP 11s from Chris.  excited na ako gamitin.   :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: stat!c on March 03, 2009, 07:25:18 AM
addario .10-.52, last longer para sakin...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dakuykoy on March 04, 2009, 01:20:14 PM
pag .009-.042 = GHS Boomers (para mejo nanlalaban pag bends)
pag .010-.046 = Rotosound Yellows or GHS Nickel Rockers. (warm tone for strat)

classical: Alice (tipid-tipid, nagtatagal naman tsaka ok tension)
acoustic: Fernando / Mariposa combi (pag may pera, Rotosound)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shodawmoon on March 04, 2009, 02:53:24 PM
dati dadario and ernie ball ako, ngayon yung "freedom" strings na lang, 150 pesos, just as good as daddario i swear
hahaha, alam ko kung saan mo yan binbile :roll:

about those strings, MAS mura yan sa isang store sa may sta. mesa.

60 pesos lang ang isang set nito doon, i think the store is called SAYNI or
SAINI.

(Share lang po ako ng info) :-D

pero, a very reliable and trusted source told me something about these kinds of strings affecting your tuning in a such a way that even if your guitar was already intonated properly, your gutiar would seem "un-intonated" by using these kinds of strings or something like that. kase the inaccuracy or poor quality of manufacturing/making these strings tend to do that. correct me if I'm wrong.

my source told me how to spot a bad set of strings.

when you unpack and unwind the strings, check if the strings tend to "curl up" or twist in weird party balloon/decoration kind of way, this you have to watch out for, this is a BIG NO according to my source. but if otherwise (no strange curls or twists), it's ok.

i'll try to post some pics later to better illustrate my example. :-D

and on topic naman, i was a loyal user of freedom strings BUT ever since i learned about this, i've been sticking with GHS and D'addario. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arkeetar on March 04, 2009, 03:59:02 PM
uy! info info! i like!  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dakuykoy on March 04, 2009, 06:21:54 PM
when you unpack and unwind the strings, check if the strings tend to "curl up" or twist in weird party balloon/decoration kind of way, this you have to watch out for, this is a BIG NO according to my source. but if otherwise (no strange curls or twists), it's ok.

ya, that's what kuya jon dela cruz told me too. dapat pag niladlad mo ung string vertically, straight sya, otherwise (pag kumulot) pangit ung string.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Johnny Sniper on March 04, 2009, 11:47:16 PM
ernie ball 10s para kunwari magaling
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya13allen on March 06, 2009, 07:04:32 AM
snarling dogs ok nga  :-D (so far)
mura pa onti compared sa d'addario
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tweenty-seven on March 07, 2009, 08:16:03 AM
alice at gibson na imitation..pag emergency hehe pero di ko feel yung string parang ang gaspang sa daliri

ernieball 10's and d'addario 9's ako
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yona on March 12, 2009, 06:14:01 PM
I use Diaddario 11's on my single coil electric guitars and 10's on my humbucker guitars.  I use Diaddario phosphor bronze on my acoustics.  Those are what I started out on and I've always been satisfied with them.

Yona
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jagmaster on March 12, 2009, 06:34:35 PM
elixir acoustic 11s ang gamit ko ngayon...kaya lang when i used it during recording, it buzzed and easily got out of tune.  hindi naman bagong palit or something.

i ordered D'addario EXP 11s from Chris.  excited na ako gamitin.   :-)

sir may contact number kayo or thread ni sir chris?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pings15 on March 12, 2009, 08:23:18 PM
san nakakabili ng DR RED DEVILS dito?
ask ko narin since the topic is about strings hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ghostalker on March 12, 2009, 08:37:12 PM
try ko minsan yung GHS boomer, di ko masyado feel eh.

balik ako D'Addario 9's

Preparing to switch sa 10's (kasi nung naputol yung #1 ko, gauge10 yung nilagay ko, mas type ko yung tone ko with 10's). Also parang na-o-over bend ko sa 9's
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jagmaster on March 13, 2009, 06:59:28 PM
does anyone know the contact number of sir chris005 or any guitar strings seller specifically d'addario 0.009  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lykenhowl on March 13, 2009, 07:29:14 PM
Alice 9's- stays in tune (naka-tram ako), di kalawangin..... Ngatngat ang frets mo :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Filthy on March 14, 2009, 02:21:28 AM
rotosound green lang gamit ko mura kase pero matibay, .008 guage. ewan ko sabi nila you loose a lot of tone pg manipis ung strings pero ok lang hindi ko din pansin e. gusto ko lang kase ung feel pg npklambot action ng strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rad_12 on March 14, 2009, 10:42:42 AM
gamit ko ng string ngayon EB regular slinky 10-56 gauge para sa 7 string ko. 3 months na sa'kin wala pang kalawang. dapat alaga sa punas after using your guitar para mawala yung mga moisture sa strings
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lao on March 14, 2009, 01:24:50 PM
would like to try yung strings by aurora, hehehe lakas ng trip eh may color, available kaya dito sa atin? :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: faceless on March 14, 2009, 01:50:51 PM
would like to try yung strings by aurora, hehehe lakas ng trip eh may color, available kaya dito sa atin? :-D

guitarheads.net bro avail un aurora,, dapat bibili aklo nyan sa unang order ko pero m limiting to 49.99usd cost e, kasi pagka 50up usd na mas mahal na ung freight.

http://guitarheads.net/products/accessories/accessories.html

9.99 ata un set nila!!

kung anong kulay ng gtr mo, un din kulay ng strings haha..kaso naka sunburst ka, dapat meron din sunburst noh?

(http://guitarheads.net/products/accessories/images/aurora.jpg)

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tweenty-seven on March 16, 2009, 08:27:44 AM
guitarheads.net bro avail un aurora,, dapat bibili aklo nyan sa unang order ko pero m limiting to 49.99usd cost e, kasi pagka 50up usd na mas mahal na ung freight.

http://guitarheads.net/products/accessories/accessories.html

9.99 ata un set nila!!

kung anong kulay ng gtr mo, un din kulay ng strings haha..kaso naka sunburst ka, dapat meron din sunburst noh?

(http://guitarheads.net/products/accessories/images/aurora.jpg)



itatanung ko palang meron na agad..hehe..

may effect ba sa tone yung ganyang klase ng strings? next shipping ni bossingboss order ako nyan ehehe.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fusionenigma on March 16, 2009, 09:18:11 AM
ultra heavy gauge strings (15-17-24w-32-42-52) to create piano-like tones. here's a demo....

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gwain on March 16, 2009, 09:24:30 AM
yung made in korea na strings sa raon.. mura kasi eh.. hehehe tsaka yung "0" na mariposa sa may kanto namin.. hehehe  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on March 17, 2009, 10:19:03 PM

kung anong kulay ng gtr mo, un din kulay ng strings haha..kaso naka sunburst ka, dapat meron din sunburst noh?

(http://guitarheads.net/products/accessories/images/aurora.jpg)



its called rust vince  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: splice on March 18, 2009, 04:37:25 AM
EB RPS 9's. Para mega-bend sa 1 string pag-blues. 'Yun nga lang, apektado ang tone. Medyo manipis. Kung kamay ko eh katulad lang ng kay Albert King, kahit 12's ayus lang. Kaso hindi eh, kaya 9's lang hehe  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phloidrose on March 19, 2009, 06:42:13 PM
GHS boomers 10's para sa mik squier strat.

D'Addario 9's sa SA160 ibanez. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: reonovado on March 22, 2009, 06:44:32 AM
since i'm kind of learning guitar now or rather, learning more about guitar, i was wondering, what kind of strings you guys use and why?

brand, guage, comment on the sound and feel and what kind of music you play. :)

parang string review thread in a way. gusto ko lang matutunan mga ins and outs of guitar strings.

Thomastik flatwounds .12 nakakabit sa hollowbody guitar nang mabili ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bluefist on March 22, 2009, 11:20:41 AM
for the past 19 years of playing the guitar, marami na rin ako nasubukan na strings local,  imported. 

the fender flat wound sounds thick...usually used it on jazzy tones...if you're going to use this strings for rock solos, the tone you will get is somewhat blurred.naka2in nya yong highs ng tone. i've also used the d'addario.  the problem, for me, everytime i used this string it only last for about 10 gigs. usually it will break na after that.  the last I used and currently na ginagamit ko pa rin sa lahat ng guitars ko is the ernie ball.  i can get the tone i want using this string.i used gauge 9.  wheter lp,srat, or ibanez rg's gamit ko, nakukuha ko tunog ko with this string.

ung mga mariposa and other brands, mga pang back up lang cla.kpag no choice ka na...hehe

for the life span of the string, my eb strings last for 6 mos. sekreto lang after mo gamitin punasan mo lang cya.yon lang naman sekreto para tumagal string mo.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: boogsy on March 22, 2009, 07:24:20 PM
Thomastik flatwounds .12 nakakabit sa hollowbody guitar nang mabili ko

Always wanted to try Thomastiks o kaya Snake Oils, kumusta feel nito? How long do they last?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: reonovado on March 23, 2009, 05:50:14 AM
Always wanted to try Thomastiks o kaya Snake Oils, kumusta feel nito? How long do they last?

Ang feel: suwabe, bro...smooth as silk. You cannot feel the gap between the windings. I also use D'Addario Chromes (ribbon wound) compared to the Thomastiks, it's a bit rougher. I can feel the gap between the windings when I slide my finger.

Life span: sorry no idea, second owner ako nitong guitar, used na rin ang strings

Thanks for asking :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: splice on March 23, 2009, 08:06:21 AM
for the past 19 years of playing the guitar, marami na rin ako nasubukan na strings local,  imported. 

the fender flat wound sounds thick...usually used it on jazzy tones...if you're going to use this strings for rock solos, the tone you will get is somewhat blurred.naka2in nya yong highs ng tone. i've also used the d'addario.  the problem, for me, everytime i used this string it only last for about 10 gigs. usually it will break na after that.  the last I used and currently na ginagamit ko pa rin sa lahat ng guitars ko is the ernie ball.  i can get the tone i want using this string.i used gauge 9.  wheter lp,srat, or ibanez rg's gamit ko, nakukuha ko tunog ko with this string.

ung mga mariposa and other brands, mga pang back up lang cla.kpag no choice ka na...hehe

for the life span of the string, my eb strings last for 6 mos. sekreto lang after mo gamitin punasan mo lang cya.yon lang naman sekreto para tumagal string mo.

I use Ernie Ball RPS, too. Yung 9's. How do you find the tone bro? Manipis ba minsan? Syempre depende rin sa amp at PUPs na gamit, pero what do you think? Or what have you observed based on your experience? Para sakin medyo naninipisan ako sa tone, lalo na pagdating sa highs. But I still use Ernie na 9's kasi sakto lang sa feel ng daliri ko.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on April 06, 2009, 10:46:51 AM
GHS Boomers.

Wala. Nakasanayan lang. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: .Geno. on April 06, 2009, 12:27:03 PM
I bought D'Addario 0.009 gauge Nickel Wound as my first guitar string for my first electric guitar which is a Stratocaster. Any comments and feedbacks about D'Addarios 0.009 gauge?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on April 06, 2009, 07:57:33 PM
has anybody tried rotosound? the girl in lazer convinced me to buy one coz it's on sale. same price as snarling. is it any good?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fusionenigma on April 12, 2009, 11:10:42 AM
has anybody tried rotosound? the girl in lazer convinced me to buy one coz it's on sale. same price as snarling. is it any good?

i use rotosound top tape 12-52 for my hollowbody. and yeppers, it does sound good.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Angst_Ridden on April 13, 2009, 01:35:43 AM
D'Addario 10's parin.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: am i clear? on April 13, 2009, 01:37:37 AM
Cheap fake Fender and Gibson strings, gauge 9 on my Electric and gauge 12 for my Acoustic.

Why? Mura.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: thr3ten on April 13, 2009, 05:24:38 AM
have decided to use cheap strings on both my acoustic guitars and electrics.  i get to change them more often hardly making any dent on my pocket. suits me as well since i play mostly alt tunings these days
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Opay21 on April 16, 2009, 12:51:59 AM
worth itba ang elixir?? kasi kung titignan mo times 3 siya halos ng d adario at ernies eh. ??
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nicoalfredo on April 16, 2009, 01:21:24 AM
Ako D'Addario .10
ganda e! :mrgreen:
Ernie Ball Super Slinky na .10 din
no comment sa tunog! :-o
Rotosound pink .10 super light.
heaven ang string na yan!  :wink:
Pag walang pera sa Alice kumapit!
haha!  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya13allen on April 16, 2009, 07:09:24 PM
+1 for snarling dogs  :-)
I've been using it for few months na pero ok parin
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on April 16, 2009, 11:30:21 PM
alice .09s hehehe. alaga ng WD40.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: screamingguitars on April 17, 2009, 08:44:44 PM
Pag pasmado ang kamay at laging alang pera....Mag MARIPOSA ka na lang he he tipid na tipid.. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on April 17, 2009, 09:56:42 PM
Pang emergency lang yung MARIPOSA. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: daryl090804 on April 17, 2009, 10:34:30 PM
DR Dimebag High Voltage handmade strings. Bought a pack before, natuwa ako kasi consistent siya and contrary to what others say, it doesn't rust that easily for me.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: screamingguitars on April 17, 2009, 10:39:06 PM
Pang emergency lang yung MARIPOSA. :-D

Not really, believe me, i only stopped using mariposa when i got a decent job and income after college..  :-D... now i use D'Addario XL nickel wound .009-.054 and .009-.042 on my guitars.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: 5thsunset on April 17, 2009, 11:37:19 PM
Fender bullets, maganda kasi ung ends niya  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on April 18, 2009, 09:50:51 PM
D'addario EXP 11s.  magical.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya_yuson on April 18, 2009, 10:19:25 PM
.012-.052 flatwounds. Either Roto or D'Addario. Then mariposa for spare E and B strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SRK on July 12, 2009, 11:25:56 AM
snarling dogs .11-.49
sa isang guitar ko eto gamit ko, pag tugtugan blues..
gusto ko kase yung lumalaban yung string pag binebend ko sya..

ernie ball .10-.52
eto naman sa isang guitar ko, pag metal/shred eto gamit ko..
makapal tunog pag riffs (E-A-D strings)
tapos sakto lang yung lead strings (G-B-e)

 
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: necron33 on July 12, 2009, 11:38:19 AM
Fender bullets, maganda kasi ung ends niya  :-D

dud maganda din ba tone nito ?

kasi im planning to buy this, nakita ko P100 set na sya, gauge .9's

kasi im on a tight budget kaya tanong ko sayo kung ayos din naman tunogs nito?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya_yuson on July 12, 2009, 11:44:04 AM
What kind of strings do I use and why?

I use metal strings. Because they don't make them in wood.   :-D :-P  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on July 12, 2009, 12:04:11 PM
alice 09's  :-D :-D

pero dahil lumaki nanaman allowance ko, will try olympia.  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nathanmanansala on July 12, 2009, 10:08:11 PM
these past few months:

DR pure blues na 11s. pure nickel wrap on round core instead of the old nickel plated steel over hex core. sounds warmer and smoother and plays a bit slinkier than the usual steel over hex core strings. i've read these should be kinder to the frets too (sana nga).

minsan nickel rockers (rollerwound pure nickel over hex core) na kasi naubos na yung supply ko ng DR pure blues.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Aether on July 14, 2009, 11:42:27 PM
i usually use d'addario gauge 9's (light top, heavy bottom). i'm planning on switching to gauge 10's on my telecaster. just one question, though: do i need to adjust my truss rod if i switch to 10's on my tele? ganun ba ka-drastic yung tension change? btw, standard tuning lang ang gamit ko.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yearling on July 15, 2009, 12:37:09 AM
for my standard E tuned guitars I use Light gauges (.10-.46) for My Dropped D guitar, I use Light top heavy-bottom strings (.10-.52)...I maintain this gauges para d lng ma sira ang tension ng gitara...

for the brands, kahit ano basta pareho lng ung gauge...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yearling on July 15, 2009, 12:42:29 AM
i usually use d'addario gauge 9's (light top, heavy bottom). i'm planning on switching to gauge 10's on my telecaster. just one question, though: do i need to adjust my truss rod if i switch to 10's on my tele? ganun ba ka-drastic yung tension change? btw, standard tuning lang ang gamit ko.  :-D

I think mag a-adjust talaga kayo siguro...depende kng ok lng sa inyo ang feel ng neck after you change guage... :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Chito on July 15, 2009, 01:29:13 AM
Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Swing Series Flat Wound 11-47 on my semi-hollow and archtops. And D'Addario EXL140 Light Top/Heavy Bottom 10-52 on all of my solid bodies.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Chito on July 15, 2009, 01:33:06 AM
i usually use d'addario gauge 9's (light top, heavy bottom). i'm planning on switching to gauge 10's on my telecaster. just one question, though: do i need to adjust my truss rod if i switch to 10's on my tele? ganun ba ka-drastic yung tension change? btw, standard tuning lang ang gamit ko.  :-D

No, normally you don't need to adjust the truss rod. The difference between 9 and 10 gauge is really not that much. Specially if you are already using the LT-HB strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: screamingguitars on July 15, 2009, 08:33:06 AM
i'm considering using a guage 10-46 d'addario for my yamaha RGX, for those drop d tuning blues licks.. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Aether on July 15, 2009, 01:13:23 PM
No, normally you don't need to adjust the truss rod. The difference between 9 and 10 gauge is really not that much. Specially if you are already using the LT-HB strings.

salamat sa info, sir chito!  :-) medyo light na kasi yung pakiramdam ko for gauge 9 strings. gusto ko ng konting resistance.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: papotzki85 on July 15, 2009, 04:39:52 PM
d'addario 9ers. di ko din alam eh parang sanay na ko sa tunog kasi for the last 7years yun ang gamit ko hahahahaha  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on July 15, 2009, 08:43:19 PM
i recently bought Ernieball RPS hybrid gauge.  hindi ko pa na-install.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on July 15, 2009, 08:47:09 PM
ERNIE BALL POWER SLINKY 11-48  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mongz_dakila on July 15, 2009, 11:48:11 PM
super slinky 9's, yeah
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ernestjulian on September 17, 2009, 12:01:23 PM
pag may budget ernie ball super slinky 9's pag wala naman live germany 9's ok na ok swabe.. ehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: incubus32 on September 17, 2009, 12:06:00 PM
Drop C tuning - D'addario 12 - 54
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raybrig on September 17, 2009, 12:24:25 PM
10's for Eb tuning
9 for standard
D'addarios lahat
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arkeetar on September 17, 2009, 12:30:19 PM
fernando 9's, may naka try na?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya13allen on September 17, 2009, 12:38:06 PM
snarling dogs mine  :-)
long lasting and good quality
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on September 17, 2009, 12:43:50 PM
currently using GHS progressives 10s for my Fender Stratplus, and GHS progressives 9s for my Elegee guitar.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on September 17, 2009, 03:28:16 PM
GHS boomer 10's , tama si silentspring, matapang nga, tsaka madali mag pinch/artificial harmonics  :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmonster on September 17, 2009, 05:15:04 PM
OT:san po nakakabili ng dean markley blue steel?
BTT:i use fender strings 100php per set peke lang ata yun eh .9's
sometimes i use ernie ball super slinky's sa strat ko zakk wylde medium set
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: faceless on September 17, 2009, 06:03:13 PM
I recently got dr strings pure nickel and black beauty .10's. installed a set on my oBG goldtop, so far i am satisfied with the tone!



OT:san po nakakabili ng dean markley blue steel?
BTT:i use fender strings 100php per set peke lang ata yun eh .9's
sometimes i use ernie ball super slinky's sa strat ko zakk wylde medium set

meron sa JB and raon before, i dunno if they still have some now, nakabili ako ng 5 sets dati binenta sakin ng 120 isang set, sa raon yun, way back in 2004. of course that's 5 more stickers lol (blue steel has a sticker btw) fyi, the strings on the .10's have some rust on it. talk about lazer and their strings, i had bad experience with them. so be wary and inspect when you buy.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on September 17, 2009, 06:11:53 PM
going olympia beybeeh.  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmonster on September 17, 2009, 07:11:32 PM
I recently got dr strings pure nickel and black beauty .10's. installed a set on my oBG goldtop, so far i am satisfied with the tone!



meron sa JB and raon before, i dunno if they still have some now, nakabili ako ng 5 sets dati binenta sakin ng 120 isang set, sa raon yun, way back in 2004. of course that's 5 more stickers lol (blue steel has a sticker btw) fyi, the strings on the .10's have some rust on it. talk about lazer and their strings, i had bad experience with them. so be wary and inspect when you buy.



the only dea markley strings i saw in raon a few weeks ago were the misfits strings

where can i buy dr black beauties?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: boogsy on September 17, 2009, 07:32:33 PM
the only dea markley strings i saw in raon a few weeks ago were the misfits strings

where can i buy dr black beauties?

sound essentials bro.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on September 17, 2009, 07:44:30 PM
sound essentials bro.
i think DR strings are not so familiar here in phils, used by Dimebag Darell (RIP) ... Though, you can order to BossingBoss  :-D :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: boogsy on September 17, 2009, 07:46:57 PM
i think DR strings are not so familiar here in phils, used by Dimebag Darell (RIP) ... Though, you can order to BossingBoss  :-D :evil:

They are sold locally in sound essentials, MOA and Alabang Town Center.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmonster on September 17, 2009, 07:53:22 PM
i think DR strings are not so familiar here in phils, used by Dimebag Darell (RIP) ... Though, you can order to BossingBoss  :-D :evil:

i've heard of them and i really wanted blue steels but since i cant find any black beauties are my next option

i want to try dime's signature strings but i like coated strings better

how much is one set of black beauties?

im gonna go to sm north on sunday
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kiiimpoiii on September 17, 2009, 10:24:02 PM
i suggest para maganda lagi quality ng tunog..... change strings according to its schedule wag ng hayaang magkakalawang pa bago palitan....... i use d'addario gauge .10 sa lp, hallowbodyies and sg gauge .9 naman sa strat's and teles then gauge .8 naman sa mga rg ko... un lng po.......
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rednas on September 17, 2009, 10:38:09 PM
Normally I use 11 or 12 D'Addario.  Pero out of curiousity, I tried yung EJ signature GHS strings gauge 10.  Parang sinulid, wala ko masyado maramdaman... heh, pero everything about it fits my strat.  Yun lang parang nawala yung tapang ng higher gauges... I'll probably try something else next time, pero this one is bookmarked. 
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: poink27 on September 18, 2009, 02:24:31 AM
dati d'addario gauge .9, mganda tunog, resonant, ska prang mas may sustain..kaso mhal..

nung nwalan n kmi ng keyboardist sa banda, alice gauge 10 n gnamet ko (nag 10's aq pra kumapal un tunog,kc nga wla n kmi keybordista, alice n gnamet ko pra mura) ,mura, 80pesos lng, ska prang mas mtgal p nga sya kalawangin kesa sa d'addario e, kso di mshado ok tunog, prang kulang sa sustain, ska prang mas mtigas sya kesa sa normal n gauge 10

tnry ko un stagg,gauge 10, mas ok tunog nya,ms may sustain ska mas mlambot,kso mas mhal, 200pesos, pro ok n un, atlist d ako mshado nanga-ngawit..

di ko pinupunasan gitara ko pagtpos gamitin, pro every month nagpapalet ako strings, mjo mdalas kc ko tumugtog, showband - nkkhiya man aminin, kso klangan kumita eh, pag nagstick aq sa paggawa ng orig music mababaon ako sa utang   :-D  ska enjoy din nman, tyagaan lng sa pag-sipra
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shodawmoon on September 20, 2009, 10:58:43 PM
dati d'addario gauge .9, mganda tunog, resonant, ska prang mas may sustain..kaso mhal..

nung nwalan n kmi ng keyboardist sa banda, alice gauge 10 n gnamet ko (nag 10's aq pra kumapal un tunog,kc nga wla n kmi keybordista, alice n gnamet ko pra mura) ,mura, 80pesos lng, ska prang mas mtgal p nga sya kalawangin kesa sa d'addario e, kso di mshado ok tunog, prang kulang sa sustain, ska prang mas mtigas sya kesa sa normal n gauge 10

tnry ko un stagg,gauge 10, mas ok tunog nya,ms may sustain ska mas mlambot,kso mas mhal, 200pesos, pro ok n un, atlist d ako mshado nanga-ngawit..

di ko pinupunasan gitara ko pagtpos gamitin, pro every month nagpapalet ako strings, mjo mdalas kc ko tumugtog, showband - nkkhiya man aminin, kso klangan kumita eh, pag nagstick aq sa paggawa ng orig music mababaon ako sa utang   :-D  ska enjoy din nman, tyagaan lng sa pag-sipra
interesting post sir! kaso magbasa po muna tayo ng RULES and REGULATIONS ng Forum sir. Bawal po ang text speak/spelling.

ito po link...read rule #5, and welcome po sa Philmusic. :-D
http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,50631.0.html
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on September 21, 2009, 08:40:31 AM
i think ung string tension based din sa scale length tama ba?

anyway i love ghs boomers 10s. love the sound. plus its durable.
try ko ghs progressives 10s next time. basta 10s!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya_yuson on September 21, 2009, 12:07:41 PM
i think ung string tension based din sa scale length tama ba?

anyway i love ghs boomers 10s. love the sound. plus its durable.
try ko ghs progressives 10s next time. basta 10s!

Text spelling.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: oracodon on September 22, 2009, 11:57:05 PM
Daming pulis!  :lol: j/k

Ask ko lang, totoo ba na mahirap i-bend yung GHS boomers? Kung ikukumpara sa Ernie Ball strings? Gusto ko na kasi magpalit ng strings; ang bilis magkaron ng kalawang ng Ernie Ball strings para sakin kahit inaalagaan ko naman after every use.. tsk!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: boogsy on September 22, 2009, 11:59:32 PM
j/k

Text spelling din. :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: oracodon on September 23, 2009, 05:03:29 PM
Ask ko lang, totoo ba na mahirap i-bend yung GHS boomers? Kung ikukumpara sa Ernie Ball strings? Gusto ko na kasi magpalit ng strings; ang bilis magkaron ng kalawang ng Ernie Ball strings para sakin kahit inaalagaan ko naman after every use.. tsk!
BUMP
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: guitbox on September 23, 2009, 05:36:56 PM
been using d'addario 11s---think will go back to 10s---
let's see how the bend feels! :-D :-D :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on September 26, 2009, 08:41:54 PM
i've heard of them and i really wanted blue steels but since i cant find any black beauties are my next option

i want to try dime's signature strings but i like coated strings better

how much is one set of black beauties?

im gonna go to sm north on sunday

800 pesos sa sound essentials (MOA) sir. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shift015 on October 20, 2009, 11:46:09 AM
meron na po ba nakatry nung ernieball titanium coated strings? thinking of getting them for my next set.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on October 20, 2009, 01:04:04 PM
I just converted from 9's to 10's. Very noticeable ang change sa tone and I prefer it like that.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on October 20, 2009, 01:38:28 PM
Daming pulis!  :lol: j/k

Ask ko lang, totoo ba na mahirap i-bend yung GHS boomers? Kung ikukumpara sa Ernie Ball strings? Gusto ko na kasi magpalit ng strings; ang bilis magkaron ng kalawang ng Ernie Ball strings para sakin kahit inaalagaan ko naman after every use.. tsk!

sa nabasa ko, ang tension ng ghs strings sa higher E is greater than other high E strings of other brands.
anyway, para sa akin hindi naman, dahil 10s ako ngayon but i still think they are too easy to bend. will switch to 11s after installing a new nut for 10s-11s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red_hot on October 20, 2009, 02:01:54 PM
na miss ko mariposa meron pa ba nun hehehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ghostalker on October 20, 2009, 02:38:36 PM
na miss ko mariposa meron pa ba nun hehehehe

bro, sa JB music meron. hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red_hot on October 20, 2009, 02:55:29 PM
bro, sa JB music meron. hehe

talga yung old school na string buhay pa hehehe dami kong nasayang na ganun hehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on October 20, 2009, 07:41:58 PM
shifting to Daddarios  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on October 20, 2009, 07:49:29 PM
Naka rotosound 10 ako ngayun, magkanu po yung ghs boomers 10?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmonster on October 20, 2009, 09:50:07 PM
gusto ko mag .13 ngaun ah parang ang sarap ng feeling ng makapal ang strings ang gusto ko ung set ne zakk na .60 san nakakabili nun?

pwede ba ang ganung kakapal sa floyded guitar tuned 1/2step or 1step down?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on October 20, 2009, 10:01:38 PM
Naka rotosound 10 ako ngayun, magkanu po yung ghs boomers 10?

300 pesos.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on October 20, 2009, 10:32:31 PM
EB super Slinky 9-42  :-D maganda yung sustain nya pag naka dist even no more combination effect... tsaka FLoyded yung gitara ko, masarap 9  :wink: even the packaging is good also  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on October 21, 2009, 07:43:39 AM
300 pesos.

Saktong 300?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paolo_du on October 21, 2009, 09:10:02 AM
D'addarios 11 on my Hamer and 9s on my SG. I'll be switching to 11s for both guitars soon! They sound amazing. They sound fuller, and the strings kick in a clearer sound even on low frequencies!!!  :-D

Siguro, para makamura, I'll buy less expensive strings like Alice to replace a broken string temporarily. kesa nalan d'addarios din ang ipampapalit tapos isa lang gagamitin diba?  :|
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fusionenigma on October 21, 2009, 11:06:03 AM
just switched to 0.10s for my les paul type custom guitar. nowadays i've been using it for classic rock (ala cream) kind of stuff. not so much on straight ahead jazz. big difference between 0.11s and 0.10s. i love the overdriven sound and sustain i'm getting with 0.10s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on October 21, 2009, 09:16:27 PM
Saktong 300?

Yup.


Di kasi madaling maputol ang boomers. Last year busyng busy ako. Halos di ko na maiisingit ang paggigitara at makapagpractice ng matagal. And the strings lasted for 1 year almost. (yeah with rust) Pero di siya naputol nung ginamit ko pa. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ermonski on October 21, 2009, 09:58:10 PM
D Addario 10s!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmonster on October 21, 2009, 10:46:53 PM
san makakakuha ng EB titanium coated strings?

tibay siguro nun :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on October 22, 2009, 01:18:19 AM
Snarling dogs 11-49  :lol: sarap magbend at vibrato! kapal ng tunog!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on October 22, 2009, 06:21:26 AM
gusto ko mag .13 ngaun ah parang ang sarap ng feeling ng makapal ang strings ang gusto ko ung set ne zakk na .60 san nakakabili nun?

pwede ba ang ganung kakapal sa floyded guitar tuned 1/2step or 1step down?

 :? :? :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on October 22, 2009, 08:34:53 AM
switched to Elixir Strings (.10 - .46) 4 months ago  pero wala talagang rust until now
and parang bago pa din.
Amazing!  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on October 22, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
will switch to 11s after ko magpainstall ng new nut for 10s/11s.. ghs all the way!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: patchpanel on October 22, 2009, 05:24:09 PM
switched to Elixir Strings (.10 - .46) 4 months ago  pero wala talagang rust until now
and parang bago pa din.
Amazing!  :-D

San ka nakabili sir?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shift015 on October 22, 2009, 07:34:41 PM
san makakakuha ng EB titanium coated strings?

tibay siguro nun :-D

hehe huli kong nakita meron sa JB music megamall. :P

di ko pa nga alam kung maganda eh, or kung sulit. p630 siya sa ngayon.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: blackmanika on October 22, 2009, 07:45:00 PM
dati bc rich .10s... now these:

(http://i35.tinypic.com/anbjmq.jpg)

 :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on October 22, 2009, 10:38:28 PM
dati bc rich .10s... now these:

(http://i35.tinypic.com/anbjmq.jpg)

 :evil:

Yan ba yung red na strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmonster on October 22, 2009, 10:39:14 PM
:? :? :?

diba meron ung zakk wylde set na .60 ung low e string di ko alam kung anu yung gauge ng high e string nun eh
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on October 23, 2009, 10:00:15 AM
diba meron ung zakk wylde set na .60 ung low e string di ko alam kung anu yung gauge ng high e string nun eh

gauge 10 yung high E dude.  :-D

nagulat naman ako.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on October 23, 2009, 04:29:41 PM
switched to Elixir Strings (.10 - .46) 4 months ago  pero wala talagang rust until now
and parang bago pa din.
Amazing!  :-D

Tol, san mu nabili yang elixir strings mu?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deathbystroke on October 23, 2009, 04:52:45 PM
eto mga nakakabit ngayon:

fender tele - ghs super steels 9-42: di ko type
sx thinline tele - d'addario XL 9-42: ayos
epiphone nighthawk - ghs boomers 9-42: ayos din


di ko pala type pag stainless steel yung strings hehe masyado bright
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: peabrain12789 on October 23, 2009, 05:10:34 PM
rotosound .9s pink

why...

mura atsaka 2nd time ko lang nagpalit mula nung january laging yung .9s ang napuputol sakin..

havent tried goin to a higher gauge/
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Mindovermatter on October 23, 2009, 11:54:18 PM
 .9 gauge. Because sa feel niya. Soft yung pag press and yun ang maganda for my guitar (tele).  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on October 24, 2009, 12:42:20 AM
San ka nakabili sir?

Tol, san mu nabili yang elixir strings mu?

you can buy those at pjc..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on October 24, 2009, 07:47:38 AM
San ka nakabili sir?
Inuwian kasi ako ng dad ko from U.A.E,mas mura kasi dun e.
Pero meron dito sa PJC,tama si pao2pao16.
Matibay talaga elixir,try it now mga sir!  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on October 24, 2009, 07:55:09 AM
Inuwian kasi ako ng dad ko from U.A.E,mas mura kasi dun e.
Pero meron dito sa PJC,tama si pao2pao16.
Matibay talaga elixir,try it now mga sir!  :-D

Magkanu po kaya yun?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on October 24, 2009, 08:14:05 AM
Magkanu po kaya yun?
umm,nasa 1,200 -1,300 ang elixir sa pjc. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on October 24, 2009, 10:47:04 AM
Di ba matakaw sa fret wires yung elixir?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kebs on October 24, 2009, 12:40:07 PM
Have any of you guys tried Olympia HQ electric guitar strings (10s)? I've already bought 2 sets from TMS Cubao, and I was disappointed to find out that on both sets, the 4th and 5th strings were not pure nickel wound (while the 6th string was). The output was very unbalanced, and the 4th and 5th strings started corroding/discoloration after a few week's use. At first I thought I was given a lemon stock, but for it to happen two consecutive times... Have any of you had this kind of experience with this specific brand and gauge of strings? :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: blackmanika on October 25, 2009, 07:01:27 PM
Yan ba yung red na strings?

yes sir... red coated strings... pero alam ko meron ding black, silver, etc... but id stick with red... :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: .bong. on October 25, 2009, 07:25:42 PM
Have any of you guys tried Olympia HQ electric guitar strings (10s)? I've already bought 2 sets from TMS Cubao, and I was disappointed to find out that on both sets, the 4th and 5th strings were not pure nickel wound (while the 6th string was). The output was very unbalanced, and the 4th and 5th strings started corroding/discoloration after a few week's use. At first I thought I was given a lemon stock, but for it to happen two consecutive times... Have any of you had this kind of experience with this specific brand and gauge of strings? :?

Nakow! Ganito pa man din ang nabili ng bro ko, 2 sets pa naman  :|
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on October 25, 2009, 07:27:28 PM
Nakow! Ganito pa man din ang nabili ng bro ko, 2 sets pa naman  :|

napansin ko din sakin,,

strings A and D yung nag corrode agad.  :x
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on October 25, 2009, 09:46:08 PM
yes sir... red coated strings... pero alam ko meron ding black, silver, etc... but id stick with red... :evil:

Ayus yung red. Madugo. :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on October 26, 2009, 01:04:10 AM
share ko lang experience ko. ang tibay nun gauge 11 na ernie ball string dito sa gitara ko. grabe, ilan months na nkakabit to, 4 ata o 5 months na, ilan gigs, practice at jam session na din ang dinanas nito and here it is, still nkakabit, and due to my religious punas string habit after every use, almost wala pang kalawang. hehe. nice string. very sulit. hehe.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kebs on October 26, 2009, 08:49:57 AM
Nakow! Ganito pa man din ang nabili ng bro ko, 2 sets pa naman  :|

Saan ka bumili bro? Baka naman pangit lang yung stock sa TMS Cubao.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: barneykols on October 26, 2009, 08:54:34 AM
Saan ka bumili bro? Baka naman pangit lang yung stock sa TMS Cubao.
I'll find out soon.

Lagot, sa TMS Cubao pa naman ako bumili
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on October 26, 2009, 11:19:53 AM
yung mga bago lang siguro, kasi yung una kong bili, tumagal naman na blemish free hehe..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: poink27 on October 26, 2009, 01:07:15 PM
tnry ko ngaun ung olympia, mas ok pa rin ung stagg, pareho price nila...stagg na lang tayo!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: zyehj on October 26, 2009, 01:19:16 PM
Ayoss a!  Effective naman ung WD40 as "String Life Extender", Tasty ?   :-D
hindi nkakasira ang fret board and WD40? (for highend guitar)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ierofan on October 26, 2009, 03:40:23 PM
hindi nkakasira ang fret board and WD40? (for highend guitar)

sakin ok naman, kasi pag nagiispray ako, nakatakip naman ang fretboard. rosewood ang fretboard ko, ewan ko lang sa maple.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: zyehj on October 26, 2009, 03:42:45 PM
ako nkatsamba ako ng olive oil hingi ko sa tita ko ok n ok pati fred board moisturize
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: patchpanel on October 26, 2009, 06:57:04 PM
Inuwian kasi ako ng dad ko from U.A.E,mas mura kasi dun e.
Pero meron dito sa PJC,tama si pao2pao16.
Matibay talaga elixir,try it now mga sir!  :-D

Game! switch strings na! hehehe

salamat mga sir!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on October 26, 2009, 11:26:19 PM
Game! switch strings na! hehehe

salamat mga sir!

Hahaha,Tama sir!
No problem,Enjoy!   :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on October 27, 2009, 01:02:50 AM
D'Addario 11's

Why?

Simple!

Sarap eh. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: quaternotetriplet on October 27, 2009, 06:06:53 AM
meron bang 12's sa jb? d addario?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ussfdoc on October 27, 2009, 07:05:34 AM
I recently switched from Diaddario 10's to Dunlop Zakk Wylde's. I still get my twang, but there is a little more meat on the lower end and mid range.

Be well,

Doc
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Al_Librero on October 27, 2009, 11:49:25 AM
Di ba matakaw sa fret wires yung elixir?
Hindi. Yung coating ang nasisira. And they're still nickel and plain steel underneath.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rukero on October 27, 2009, 12:00:15 PM
I started with EB Super Slinky, then changed to D'Addario 10s to fatten my tone a bit.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Phil on October 27, 2009, 01:28:07 PM
D Addario .11s on my strat and 335
Because Markflo installed it and after that I love it.....bends like 0.10s but thicker sounding.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: .bong. on October 27, 2009, 03:20:08 PM
Dati nagamit ako ng Rotosound 9's, pero napansin ko mabilis ma- out of tune, kaya stick na lang muna ako sa Snarlin' Dogs 9's. Mas cheap pa ng P30  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: .bong. on October 27, 2009, 03:21:46 PM
Saan ka bumili bro? Baka naman pangit lang yung stock sa TMS Cubao.

Sa Hi- Fi Lounge sa Festival Mall Alabang  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: karlwilson on November 17, 2009, 06:08:15 PM
ano ung PJC mga bro?at saan sya sa cubao??
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on November 17, 2009, 06:19:14 PM
ano ung PJC mga bro?at saan sya sa cubao??

Store located at home depot, julia vargas ortigas.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: RJ-GRG on November 17, 2009, 06:31:32 PM
fender strings...hehe..mura lang eh...   .009

ayos din naman kasi eh
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jimy james on November 17, 2009, 10:08:13 PM
Help peeps...

sino nga dito yng nagbebenta ng EVH Strings? 010s. set of 3 for only Php 300.

Lagi kasing disabled yng Search box eh... nai-stress daw(http://smileyicons.net/s/898.gif)

pa post naman contact # nun if anyone knows the guy... taga QC yata yun...

Salamat mga repapips :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rockstan on November 17, 2009, 10:16:17 PM
earnie ball :-D (tama ba spelling ko?)
kasi ginagamit din sya ng mga artist  :-P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dayuhanspace on November 17, 2009, 10:58:40 PM
I use almost any brand that works for me.I use d`addarios,ernie ball,Yamaha,Dean markely,Ghs, and now I`m using Rotosound(England made),They`re quite nice at an affordable price and it even has an extra no.1 string.Next,I`ll experiment on using is Snarling Dogs.Vic says they`re good too.On classisal guitars,I use Savarez,Hannabach,Augustine Regals and Darco by Martin guitars. :-D

Where do you buy them rotosound strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on November 18, 2009, 08:59:41 AM
Where do you buy them rotosound strings?

Meron sa Lazer.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: papotzki85 on November 18, 2009, 10:11:09 AM
from dean markley .08s

to d'addario .09s

now im gonna try Elixir Polyweb 10s

 :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: luvyoulen on November 18, 2009, 10:27:41 AM
maganda ba ernieball regular slinky 10 gauge gamitin sa tele thanks
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Van* on November 18, 2009, 10:47:48 AM
they die out quickly^

i used 2 sets in span of one week
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: luvyoulen on November 18, 2009, 10:53:51 AM
ngeek ganun ba d addario exl110 10 gauge ok ba gamitin sa tele tnx
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on November 18, 2009, 11:57:00 AM
earnie ball :-D (tama ba spelling ko?)
kasi ginagamit din sya ng mga artist  :-P


Ernie  :-)
Yeah nakasulat sa likod nung pack yung mga artist diba? :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: keyence on November 22, 2009, 01:31:39 AM
For Drop C tunning what size ba ang pwede? yung pinaka maganda?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on November 22, 2009, 01:34:38 AM
For Drop C tunning what size ba ang pwede? yung pinaka maganda?
ernie ball, not even slinky,. 12-56  :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on November 22, 2009, 01:36:40 AM
ernie ball, not even slinky,. 12-56  :evil:

Wow antaba. :evil: Mga magkano yun?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: keyence on November 22, 2009, 01:41:53 AM
ernie ball, not even slinky,. 12-56  :evil:

wow antaba nga hahahaha. kaya ko pa kaya paiyakin gitara ko niyan? haha.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on November 22, 2009, 01:42:14 AM
Wow antaba. :evil: Mga magkano yun?
300 plus. ganito setup ko dati sa dean vendetta 0.1 ko dati, pwede C tuning hanggang A. dapat nakasetup ng maayos un neck ng guitar, kundi papana un neck yun!  :lol: kaya ayun binenta ko dean ko after that, nakawawa yun neck  :-D

wow antaba nga hahahaha. kaya ko pa kaya paiyakin gitara ko niyan? haha.
pwede, basta idoling mo si zakk wylde.  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmonster on November 22, 2009, 01:45:54 AM
ernie ball, not even slinky,. 12-56  :evil:

kaya ba ng half step down yan in a floyded guitar?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: keyence on November 22, 2009, 01:51:17 AM
wa. kelangan pang magrecommend sa mga guitar repair man? hahaha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on November 22, 2009, 05:55:57 AM
guys pwede po mag tanong? kasi i have this guitar(friend's guitar actually) that im planning to buy,
nung binigay niya sakin to walang strings, so sinalpakan ko ng string
Alice nilagay ko(wala kasi akong pera hehe)
Super Light sya
.009

kaso lang nung nilagay ko na pakiramdam ko parang ang luwag,
nag bbuzz pa siya pagka iniistrum ko pag open lang (0 - 0 - 0 - x - x -x) [Drop D]
amf bat po ganun,is it my string or my problem po sya sa bridge or something?
noobs pa po kasi ako bout sa mga ganitong bagay pasensya na po sa mga tanong ko kung pang noobs  :-(
pero i really need your help kasi if ever bilin ko na to tas ganto pala,diba?
OH HINDE  :-o
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 22, 2009, 10:13:10 AM
ernie ball, not even slinky,. 12-56  :evil:

Gauge 11 ba hindi kaya? Yung minor na lang ang set up.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: zrehtiek on November 22, 2009, 10:25:43 AM
guys pwede po mag tanong? kasi i have this guitar(friend's guitar actually) that im planning to buy,
nung binigay niya sakin to walang strings, so sinalpakan ko ng string
Alice nilagay ko(wala kasi akong pera hehe)
Super Light sya
.009

kaso lang nung nilagay ko na pakiramdam ko parang ang luwag,
nag bbuzz pa siya pagka iniistrum ko pag open lang (0 - 0 - 0 - x - x -x) [Drop D]
amf bat po ganun,is it my string or my problem po sya sa bridge or something?
noobs pa po kasi ako bout sa mga ganitong bagay pasensya na po sa mga tanong ko kung pang noobs  :-(
pero i really need your help kasi if ever bilin ko na to tas ganto pala,diba?
OH HINDE  :-o

pagbagong kabit maluwag talaga tapos mabilis pa mawala sa tono...
di pa kasi naiistretch... i break-in mo muna...
ung buzzing kapag meron parin kahit na mahipit na yung string pasetup mo na...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yoshie12321 on November 22, 2009, 10:51:28 AM
D'Addario gamit ko  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on November 22, 2009, 10:57:33 AM
guys pwede po mag tanong? kasi i have this guitar(friend's guitar actually) that im planning to buy,
nung binigay niya sakin to walang strings, so sinalpakan ko ng string
Alice nilagay ko(wala kasi akong pera hehe)
Super Light sya
.009

kaso lang nung nilagay ko na pakiramdam ko parang ang luwag,
nag bbuzz pa siya pagka iniistrum ko pag open lang (0 - 0 - 0 - x - x -x) [Drop D]
amf bat po ganun,is it my string or my problem po sya sa bridge or something?
noobs pa po kasi ako bout sa mga ganitong bagay pasensya na po sa mga tanong ko kung pang noobs  :-(
pero i really need your help kasi if ever bilin ko na to tas ganto pala,diba?
OH HINDE  :-o

lower gauge also implies a lower tension.. kaya feeling mo rin parang maluwag yung strings or 'flabby'.. tapos nakadrop D ka pa, edi mas lalong parang ang lambot nun.. try a higher gauge.. 10s or 11s will do.. pero ipaset-up mo muna sa luthier pag nagpalit ka sa ganung gauge.. and when you use a particular gauge, make sure na ganung gauge lagi ang gagamitin mo.. dapat consistent ka para maging consistent rin sayo yung gitara..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on November 22, 2009, 11:57:19 AM
lower gauge also implies a lower tension.. kaya feeling mo rin parang maluwag yung strings or 'flabby'.. tapos nakadrop D ka pa, edi mas lalong parang ang lambot nun.. try a higher gauge.. 10s or 11s will do.. pero ipaset-up mo muna sa luthier pag nagpalit ka sa ganung gauge.. and when you use a particular gauge, make sure na ganung gauge lagi ang gagamitin mo.. dapat consistent ka para maging consistent rin sayo yung gitara..
ok po boss chino salamat
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on November 22, 2009, 01:33:58 PM
Snarling Dogs X-Light gauge, bought last friday in LYRIC, mejo mura 220 lang per set ehehehee, pero d ko pa kinakabit, hintay ko lang maputol EB  :-D
i dunno about it sounds and tone is, but it is Made in USA  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: keyence on November 22, 2009, 01:47:10 PM
lower gauge also implies a lower tension.. kaya feeling mo rin parang maluwag yung strings or 'flabby'.. tapos nakadrop D ka pa, edi mas lalong parang ang lambot nun.. try a higher gauge.. 10s or 11s will do.. pero ipaset-up mo muna sa luthier pag nagpalit ka sa ganung gauge.. and when you use a particular gauge, make sure na ganung gauge lagi ang gagamitin mo.. dapat consistent ka para maging consistent rin sayo yung gitara..

mas ok 11s sa Drop C tunnig sir?

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on November 23, 2009, 09:16:01 PM
magkano kaya nag snarling dogs na strings? wala kasi price sa site ng lazer

http://www.lazermusic.com.ph/images/products/image/SDN09_SDN09MB_SDN10_SDN11.jpg
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on November 23, 2009, 09:19:06 PM
magkano kaya nag snarling dogs na strings? wala kasi price sa site ng lazer

http://www.lazermusic.com.ph/images/products/image/SDN09_SDN09MB_SDN10_SDN11.jpg
220php, lang ata medium. ok yung 11-49 yan yung gamit ko sa squire stagemaster ko, standard tuning  :wink: beefy yung sound
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on November 23, 2009, 09:41:38 PM
220php, lang ata medium. ok yung 11-49 yan yung gamit ko sa squire stagemaster ko, standard tuning  :wink: beefy yung sound
drop c# tuning namin. haha yun na nga lang bilhin ko 11-49 tutal mas gusto ko matigas. naka 2 point trem ako. puwede kaya yang matigas?
yang 11 49 how much? hndi naman malaks kumain ng fret? matagal ba buhay?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on November 23, 2009, 10:25:18 PM
idol,ano pala po sasabihin ko pagka punta ko ng music store at gusto ko bumili ng 11s?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on November 24, 2009, 01:52:36 AM
idol,ano pala po sasabihin ko pagka punta ko ng music store at gusto ko bumili ng 11s?

Sabihin mo toh:

"Patingin ng elevens niyo."


 :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: toybitz on November 24, 2009, 02:00:55 AM
ernie ball, because slash uses it.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on November 24, 2009, 03:52:23 AM
Sabihin mo toh:

"Patingin ng elevens niyo."


 :-D

di nga po elevens sasabihin ko??
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on November 24, 2009, 03:55:54 AM
di nga po elevens sasabihin ko??

Yung nga sasabihin mo. For example, may d addario 11s kayo.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on November 24, 2009, 03:56:14 AM
drop c# tuning namin. haha yun na nga lang bilhin ko 11-49 tutal mas gusto ko matigas. naka 2 point trem ako. puwede kaya yang matigas?
yang 11 49 how much? hndi naman malaks kumain ng fret? matagal ba buhay?
pwede. nakafloyd yun guitar ko with 11-49, tapos yung spring sa likod ay 5 pcs. basta dapat nakasetup ng maayos kundi papana yung neck  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on November 24, 2009, 04:51:12 AM
Yung nga sasabihin mo. For example, may d addario 11s kayo.
ok po idol  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Opay21 on November 24, 2009, 09:56:16 AM
Sa mga acidic jan! I've tried the Ernie ball TITANIUM! Astig, hindi siya katulad ng normal na Ernie ball na nag tatarnish, nangingitim, tapos ung pagkakalawang eh ung as in buong string nangangalawang. Ung pangangalawang niya is ung parang very small portion lang ng string, tapos makinang parati! Matibay din! And to my ears, the sound does not at all get dull! Always crispy!Try it mga guyz! Parang chrome baga, pero mas matibay!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on November 24, 2009, 09:57:09 AM
Sa mga acidic jan! I've tried the Ernie ball TITANIUM! Astig, hindi siya katulad ng normal na Ernie ball na nag tatarnish, nangingitim, tapos ung pagkakalawang eh ung as in buong string nangangalawang. Ung pangangalawang niya is ung parang very small portion lang ng string, tapos makinang parati! Matibay din! And to my ears, the sound does not at all get dull! Always crispy!Try it mga guyz! Parang chrome baga, pero mas matibay!
magkano?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on November 24, 2009, 11:11:39 AM
magkano?

Oo nga?Magkanu ba yan? Nasa 1k?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 24, 2009, 01:48:26 PM
Guys balak ko mag palit ng string pag naputol na tong d.Add 9s ko.

Balak ko magswitch sa d.Add 10s. Standard tuning.

Hinde ba to masyado matigas?

__________
nadala kasi ako dun sa 11s ng d.Add sa standard tuning :cry:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xinxie on November 24, 2009, 01:56:46 PM
Guys balak ko mag palit ng string pag naputol na tong d.Add 9s ko.

Balak ko magswitch sa d.Add 10s. Standard tuning.

Hinde ba to masyado matigas?

__________
nadala kasi ako dun sa 11s ng d.Add sa standard tuning :cry:

ako i use d'ario gauge 11 sa les paul ko, had it setup and i use drop d tuning, heavy sounding talaga. ok lang naman ang gauge 11 sa standard tuning as long as it has the proper intonation and truss rod setup for its action. so far ang 11s ko mejo malambot naman.

and nga pala it also depends kung anong guitar ang paglalagyan mo ng higher gauges na strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on November 24, 2009, 02:01:24 PM
pwede. nakafloyd yun guitar ko with 11-49, tapos yung spring sa likod ay 5 pcs. basta dapat nakasetup ng maayos kundi papana yung neck  :wink:
thanks. how much pala isang set ng 11-49?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xinxie on November 24, 2009, 02:31:08 PM
thanks. how much pala isang set ng 11-49?

P297 sa jb stores... sale sila e... shameless plug.:)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on November 24, 2009, 02:33:17 PM
sir sa Dean Evo po ba,ano po magandang gauge ng string?9s po kasi ung saakin ngaun,mejo loose siya e,
baka po hindi po kayo familiar dun sa guitara ko,kase maski ako ngaun ko lang din narinig to bago ko nakita e hehe
sana po may maka sagot sa mga katanungan ko mga idol  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 24, 2009, 02:37:22 PM
ako i use d'ario gauge 11 sa les paul ko, had it setup and i use drop d tuning, heavy sounding talaga. ok lang naman ang gauge 11 sa standard tuning as long as it has the proper intonation and truss rod setup for its action. so far ang 11s ko mejo malambot naman.

and nga pala it also depends kung anong guitar ang paglalagyan mo ng higher gauges na strings.
superstrat bro. Pero dive only na lang yung floyd trem.

Naset up ko naman ng maayos. Ok yung relief at action. Kaso an sakit talaga sa kamay. Facial distortion ako. Hindeh na masarap sa feel. Hinde rin type yung tone. Masyado makapal. IMO.

Try ko na lang muna 10s kahit mahal at aksaya ng pera kung hinde ko magustuhan.

Btw. Thanks sa reply bro.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xinxie on November 24, 2009, 02:40:19 PM
sir sa Dean Evo po ba,ano po magandang gauge ng string?9s po kasi ung saakin ngaun,mejo loose siya e,
baka po hindi po kayo familiar dun sa guitara ko,kase maski ako ngaun ko lang din narinig to bago ko nakita e hehe
sana po may maka sagot sa mga katanungan ko mga idol  :-D

siguro go for 10s :)

superstrat bro. Pero dive only na lang yung floyd trem.

Naset up ko naman ng maayos. Ok yung relief at action. Kaso an sakit talaga sa kamay. Facial distortion ako. Hindeh na masarap sa feel. Hinde rin type yung tone. Masyado makapal. IMO.

Try ko na lang muna 10s kahit mahal at aksaya ng pera kung hinde ko magustuhan.

tama go for 10s din. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 24, 2009, 02:44:09 PM
P297 sa jb stores... sale sila e... shameless plug.:)
awwww. Dito sa binibilihan ko sa sm bacoor P450. Ang mahal.

OT.
Sana magkaroon na ng Jbmusic dito sa sm bacoor o sm rosario. :cry:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raybrig on November 24, 2009, 05:25:09 PM
Sa mga acidic jan! I've tried the Ernie ball TITANIUM! Astig, hindi siya katulad ng normal na Ernie ball na nag tatarnish, nangingitim, tapos ung pagkakalawang eh ung as in buong string nangangalawang. Ung pangangalawang niya is ung parang very small portion lang ng string, tapos makinang parati! Matibay din! And to my ears, the sound does not at all get dull! Always crispy!Try it mga guyz! Parang chrome baga, pero mas matibay!

Magkano at san makaka bili?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on November 24, 2009, 08:31:57 PM
P297 sa jb stores... sale sila e... shameless plug.:)
may snarling dogs na pala sa jb?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Opay21 on November 24, 2009, 08:32:40 PM
Magkano at san makaka bili?

Sa Jbmusic ako nakakakita eh. nasa 600php mga dudes :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 24, 2009, 09:18:17 PM
idol,ano pala po sasabihin ko pagka punta ko ng music store at gusto ko bumili ng 11s?

Pambihira...

Sa Jbmusic ako nakakakita eh. nasa 600php mga dudes :lol:

LOL. 2 sets na ng GHS Boomers yan.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on November 24, 2009, 09:24:15 PM
idol,ano pala po sasabihin ko pagka punta ko ng music store at gusto ko bumili ng 11s?

nyahahahaha  :lol:

bata: Manang pagbilhan po ng COKEEE, COKEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
ALe: wag mo kong sigawan, hindi ako BINGIIHHHH!!!!  ilang KAHA???  :-D  :lol: (HOPE)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 24, 2009, 10:11:17 PM
Pambihira...

LOL. 2 sets na ng GHS Boomers yan.
search ko nga mga review dyan sa ghs boomers. Mas mura sa d.Add yan. Diba. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Opay21 on November 24, 2009, 10:35:18 PM
Pambihira...

LOL. 2 sets na ng GHS Boomers yan.
Believe me, it's worth the cost. ^^ Tatagal, well just my voice here guys :lol: Siyempre iba parin kung ma try niyo.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Van* on November 24, 2009, 10:40:47 PM
Oo nga?Magkanu ba yan? Nasa 1k?
lol...doble yung presyo dito. regular slinkys is $5 each,yung titanum $10...


Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Van* on November 24, 2009, 10:43:52 PM
Believe me, it's worth the cost. ^^ Tatagal, well just my voice here guys :lol: Siyempre iba parin kung ma try niyo.
hindi ba madaling mapatid?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xinxie on November 24, 2009, 10:47:15 PM
may snarling dogs na pala sa jb?

sorry, kala ko d'ario ang pinaguusapan, snarling dogs pala, sa lazer yan.. presyo? nde ko alam
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Opay21 on November 24, 2009, 10:48:47 PM
hindi ba madaling mapatid?
Sa experience ko no! In fact dahil nakalagy eh "Titanium" at ung description eh mukhang pang matindihan, talagang todo bend ako, tapos nag over bend pa ako. So far ok naman! it's not 1k , just 600 something. They don't tarnish and rust like crazy unlike the normal ones.  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Van* on November 24, 2009, 11:06:26 PM
ayus!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 24, 2009, 11:22:06 PM
Guys may lazer ba sa sm mega?

Meron ba rotosound string sa jbmusic?

Magkano na kaya roto 10s ngayon?

Parang gusto ko itry to kasi ok daw. Plus may free pa na 1st string.

Hinde ba to nangangain ng fret wire? ???
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan_augustus on November 25, 2009, 12:08:13 AM
mga dudes, ano ba ang magandang gauge sa fernando strat? first time mapapalitan yung string and baka hindi kayanin ng neck kung mali yung mailagay ko. thanks.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jimy james on November 25, 2009, 12:13:56 AM
Sino nga dito yng nagbebenta ng EVH nickel strings, .010s, 3 set for only Php350. ???

pls post his contact #. Salamatz mga repapips(http://smileyicons.net/s/683.gif)(http://smileyicons.net/s/683.gif)(http://smileyicons.net/s/683.gif)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 25, 2009, 02:00:31 AM
search ko nga mga review dyan sa ghs boomers. Mas mura sa d.Add yan. Diba. :-D

Yeah.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on November 25, 2009, 04:47:53 AM
siguro go for 10s :)

tama go for 10s din. :)

oks po idol hehe :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 25, 2009, 06:28:15 AM
Guys may lazer ba sa sm mega?

Meron ba rotosound string sa jbmusic?

Magkano na kaya roto 10s ngayon?

Parang gusto ko itry to kasi ok daw. Plus may free pa na 1st string.

Hinde ba to nangangain ng fret wire? ???
:-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on November 25, 2009, 06:59:45 AM
Guys may lazer ba sa sm mega?

Meron ba rotosound string sa jbmusic?

Magkano na kaya roto 10s ngayon?

Parang gusto ko itry to kasi ok daw. Plus may free pa na 1st string.

Hinde ba to nangangain ng fret wire? ???

1. siguro..  :-)
2. parang wala..
3. i think nasa 220-250php.. ganung range.. can't remember the exact price..
4. nangangain ng fret wire? no matter what strings you use, eventually mapupudpod din fret wires niyan..the better question would be "hindi ba to malakas makaubos ng fret wire?"
-- no.. ang mabilis makaubos ng fret wire ay mga stainless steel strings.. like yung Alice (that's what i use..  :-)).. kasi mas matigas ang stainless steel kesa sa nickel frets.. so sa law of hardness, kaya niya iscratch yung frets mo.. therefore, mas malakas siya makapudpod.. pero matagal naman, depending on how often you play and use those stings.. pero sa rotosound, hindi naman kasi hindi sila stainless steel.. nickel plated chu chu lang din..  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 25, 2009, 07:11:49 AM
Thanks r_chino ;-)

sana wag ako magkabad exp sa lazer moa. :lol: :evil: :x

parang may phobia. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on November 25, 2009, 07:15:00 AM
^^
lol.. talaga? sa lazer sa festival mall, alabang ako eh pumupunta eh.. maayos dun.. mejo kilala narin ako kahit puro stings lang laging binibili.. hehe..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 25, 2009, 07:35:13 AM
^^
lol.. talaga? sa lazer sa festival mall, alabang ako eh pumupunta eh.. maayos dun.. mejo kilala narin ako kahit puro stings lang laging binibili.. hehe..
base lang sa nababasa ko dito tungkol sa lazer :lol:

para tuloy nakakatamad puntahan yung store nila.

Btw. San pa ba nakakabili ng roto string bro? Maliban sa lazer.

Thanks sa reply. Ang mahal kasi ng d'addario :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raybrig on November 25, 2009, 07:55:23 AM
Sa Jbmusic ako nakakakita eh. nasa 600php mga dudes :lol:

Noted. Thanks brotha!  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya_yuson on November 25, 2009, 11:37:45 AM
earnie ball :-D (tama ba spelling ko?)
kasi ginagamit din sya ng mga artist  :-P


Mali spelling. Kulang ng K. Kearnie Ball. Siya yung singer ng Kearnie St.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 25, 2009, 06:00:41 PM
Mali spelling. Kulang ng K. Kearnie Ball. Siya yung singer ng Kearnie St.

ZHAHAHAHA!!!!!!11
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on November 25, 2009, 07:00:30 PM
base lang sa nababasa ko dito tungkol sa lazer :lol:

para tuloy nakakatamad puntahan yung store nila.

Btw. San pa ba nakakabili ng roto string bro? Maliban sa lazer.

Thanks sa reply. Ang mahal kasi ng d'addario :?

hmm.. don't know.. sa Lazer lang ako nakakakita ng rotosound eh.. don't know kung meron din sa Lyric at JB.. pero anyway.. konting tiis lang, strings lang naman bibilhin mo eh.. hindi ka tatagal sa store ng 5mins.. 5mins ka lang magdurusa, kung masama man mga store personnel nila.. haha..  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on November 25, 2009, 07:01:59 PM
base lang sa nababasa ko dito tungkol sa lazer :lol:

para tuloy nakakatamad puntahan yung store nila.

Btw. San pa ba nakakabili ng roto string bro? Maliban sa lazer.

Thanks sa reply. Ang mahal kasi ng d'addario :?
wag kang matakot sa kanila. paginangasan ka, angasan mo rin  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 25, 2009, 07:37:51 PM
hmm.. don't know.. sa Lazer lang ako nakakakita ng rotosound eh.. don't know kung meron din sa Lyric at JB.. pero anyway.. konting tiis lang, strings lang naman bibilhin mo eh.. hindi ka tatagal sa store ng 5mins.. 5mins ka lang magdurusa, kung masama man mga store personnel nila.. haha..  :-D
haha.Thanks. Pre.

@yahoo
bahala sila. Haha. Tagos na lang sa tenga yun.. Basta mahalagay importante.  hinde kalawangin yung string at wag sana yung "wala" thing. Layo pa kasi pang gagalingan ko.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on November 25, 2009, 08:39:18 PM
base lang sa nababasa ko dito tungkol sa lazer :lol:

para tuloy nakakatamad puntahan yung store nila.

Btw. San pa ba nakakabili ng roto string bro? Maliban sa lazer.

Thanks sa reply. Ang mahal kasi ng d'addario :?

sa lazer starmall las pinas mababait mga staff doon.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on November 26, 2009, 04:32:52 AM
sa lazer starmall las pinas mababait mga staff doon.
uu tama tama  :-D :-D :-D
maski wala akong alam inocomodate ako haha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jai_15 on November 26, 2009, 01:16:40 PM
i prefer to use gauge .10 kasi its in between heavy and light gauges. i tried using heavy gauges like .11 and even .12! eh masyado naman light kapag .9 or .8. so when i tried .10, eto na talaga gagamitin ko hangang kaya ko pa magitara. hehe.

peace out! :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Polygon on November 26, 2009, 01:46:29 PM
Rotosound strings. .010s.

Why? Cheap pero high quality. Madaling ibend. Meron pang libreng extra na .010 string.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: deewantoy_11 on November 28, 2009, 07:31:08 AM
Guys medyo ot.

Guys pwede din ba gawing fretboard conditioner ang Fast Fret?

Ano mas maganda. Big Bends o Fast Fret. Yung pwede panglinis ng neck at string. At pwede conditioner. Thanks.

Search ko din kay mang google. Hehe. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on November 28, 2009, 05:13:37 PM
Currently lovin' GHS Guitar Boomers.. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 28, 2009, 10:53:36 PM
Currently lovin' GHS Guitar Boomers.. :-)

+1 8-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: solicitor_general02 on December 05, 2009, 09:23:22 AM
Currently lovin' GHS Guitar Boomers.. :-)

How much is this?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on December 05, 2009, 09:32:26 AM
How much is this?

300 lang bro sa Lazer at 290 ata sa Audiophile. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: hedgehug_23 on December 23, 2009, 08:34:40 AM
GHS Progressives Dave Mustaine signature strings,kahit kasi ndi maxado punasan,matagal kalawangin,chka mas gusto ko ung customized style hehe,mas makapal kc ung 4,5,6th string nun compared sa ordinary 10s na set,pero ung 1,2,3 na strings nea eh normal pdn  :evil: :evil: :evil:
medyo mahal nga lng,375 sa lazer eh,ang mahal tlga ng tinda dun hahaha peace  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ysei on December 23, 2009, 09:32:59 AM
D'Addario EXL 120

Hindi makapal. Hindi rin manipis. Sakto lang sa pangangailangan ko.  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on December 23, 2009, 12:24:27 PM
my strat is now equipped with Ernieball Hybrid RPS.   :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on December 23, 2009, 12:39:06 PM
Hay napepeke na raw ang D'Addario... :-(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Mr.Gitarero on December 23, 2009, 01:22:18 PM
Hay napepeke na raw ang D'Addario... :-(

 :-o tlaga sir?? pano malalaman kung orig yung string??
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on December 23, 2009, 01:35:29 PM
:-o tlaga sir?? pano malalaman kung orig yung string??

Yun nga ang hindi ko alam eh. :| Gonna work on that. Hmm..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ysei on December 23, 2009, 02:10:34 PM
:-o tlaga sir?? pano malalaman kung orig yung string??

Siguro para less worry sa authorized dealer na lang tayo bumili.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on December 23, 2009, 02:53:46 PM
Siguro para less worry sa authorized dealer na lang tayo bumili.

http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,164868.0.html
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: engot_spears on December 24, 2009, 11:25:58 AM
eLixir..Ü In my Dreams..:lol: bat kasi waLa pang deaLer ng mga ganon dito?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: outnote on December 24, 2009, 11:41:56 AM
Darco 11's! Sound great and last long!:) Hehe.

I don't know if it's just me but I'm not exaggerating when I say that I used to use GHS Boomers and I went through one set a week for two months.

Try the Darco's.:D 250Php a set lang sa Lazer.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: .Geno. on December 24, 2009, 01:24:59 PM
Elixir Polyweb 10's :wink:
Hindi ko binili, na-acquire ko lang yung Strat na naka-Elixir na :-D
Mag-9 months na yata pero ang dulas parin, saludo talaga ako sa Anti-Rust system niya :-o
Sulit talaga, kesa papalit-palit monthly :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on December 24, 2009, 10:38:14 PM
Hay napepeke na raw ang D'Addario... :-(

Hmm.. Ano yun, same price? or cheaper?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on January 04, 2010, 01:13:31 PM
eLixir..Ü In my Dreams..:lol: bat kasi waLa pang deaLer ng mga ganon dito?

PJC Music sells Elixirs locally.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on January 04, 2010, 01:22:08 PM
PJC Music sells Elixirs locally.

Sir saan matatagpuan ang PJC Music? I bought mine kasi sa Lazer guitar instructor pa pero wala siyang stock for quite a while.

Kuha ko sa kanya dati around P1,200. Same cost kaya ang PJC?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on January 04, 2010, 01:25:32 PM
Sir saan matatagpuan ang PJC Music? I bought mine kasi sa Lazer guitar instructor pa pero wala siyang stock for quite a while.

Kuha ko sa kanya dati around P1,200. Same cost kaya ang PJC?

PJC website:
http://pjcmusic.com/ (http://pjcmusic.com/)

link to PJC's Elixir strings:
http://www.pjcmusic.com/index.php?cPath=8_28_33&osCsid=3170c27958986ffd72f3402b2fb2c58b (http://www.pjcmusic.com/index.php?cPath=8_28_33&osCsid=3170c27958986ffd72f3402b2fb2c58b)

link to their address:
http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,60153.0.html (http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,60153.0.html)

 :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bazgrol0413 on January 04, 2010, 03:17:08 PM
Sir saan matatagpuan ang PJC Music? I bought mine kasi sa Lazer guitar instructor pa pero wala siyang stock for quite a while.

Kuha ko sa kanya dati around P1,200. Same cost kaya ang PJC?
sa may ortigas yun banda. malapit sa megamall. ok yun c pj mabait. maganda dn place nya. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on January 04, 2010, 04:06:00 PM
formerly Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42, 1 week pa lang sakin mejo may konting rust na, alaga naman sa punas everyday after use
i switch now to Snarling Dogs X-Light 9-42 for 220/set , mejo mura kesa EB, and mejo tumatagal hindi agad nagkaka rust  :-D
from now on, Snarling Dogs na lagi gagamitin ko  :wink: kanina lang 11am bumili ako 1set ng SD X-Light sa Lazer SM Batangas  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Kadaklan on January 04, 2010, 06:46:21 PM
dati gamit ko d'addario EXP 10-47 kaso ang mahal, ngayon GHS Boomers na!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kelen on January 04, 2010, 07:24:34 PM
ernie ball super slinky tska d'addario. comfy gamitin compared sa ibang brands
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: masterchoxter on January 04, 2010, 07:30:19 PM
olympia... available at 'the music source' music store in cubao... been using those for a year and i'm definitely happier with it than when I used d'addario strings...

doesn't rust as fast as the d'addario and doesn't break as easily...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on January 04, 2010, 07:54:24 PM
Started with Daddario...been using it ever since, pero i've tried some brands in between. GHS Progressives, Rotosound Yellows, Rotosound Pure Nickels, Alice stainless steels, Olympia stainless steels. I still prefer Daddarios, pero hindi na ganun kadalas due to the price. Out of all the strings brands, Rotosound Pure Nickels and GHS Progressives have really stunned me. What i like about the GHS are the low strings. It still retains that new string tone even after weeks of use. sa Rotosounds, I like it cause they're warmer than my usual set of strings. Olympias are great substitutes as well kung tight ang budget ko. I'd rank them like this:

1. Daddario EXL110
2. GHS Progressives
3. Rotosound Pure Nuckels
4. Olympia

Preference ko lang ito. But for the past months, I've been using Olympias. Okay naman in terms of the price, durability and tone.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on January 04, 2010, 08:20:43 PM
Nagbebenta ako ng elixir strings if interested kayo, just hit me up..
The item will be here by mid-Feb pero take your orders na din.

Here's the link:
http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,166729.0.html

 :-D

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: skrumian on January 04, 2010, 09:11:46 PM
used GHS boomers, d Addarios, snarling dogs. i prefer ghs boomers. snarling is also good at its price.

anyone tried dunlop 10s?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Herlock Sholmes on January 05, 2010, 09:38:33 PM
so far, d' addario pinakamagandang nasubukan ko. gauge 9. di pa ako nakagamit ng 8. pag acoustic guitar, 10. ayoko ng ernie ball. konting dagdag na lang d' addario na. ang laki ng pagkakaiba. pag tipid mode, fernando strings. sa halagang isandaang piso, may "one-day-string-set" ka na.bwahahaha GHS ok din, mura din.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: the_Nong on January 05, 2010, 10:06:09 PM
sali ako ulit:
i used to not-like the D'Addario strings because it discolors easily (since acidic ako) and it turns dark in time.. smells bad too.. hehehehe. so i switched to Dunlop 10's, then to Zakk Wylde 10's. mura pa sa JB music specially pag sale! now, from Dunlop Zakk Wylde 10's, i switched to D'Addario ProSteels 10's, mejo mahal nga lang like Php 340 sa Cash & Carry. why? it takes time before discoloration, it has more punch and crunch to the mean-monstrous sound that i am looking for. on the other hand, it can be as whistling sweet for Blues.. try 'em!

(http://www.woodbrass.com/images/MEDIUM/woodbrass/CDD+EPS510.JPG)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ussfdoc on January 06, 2010, 07:37:50 AM
sali ako ulit:
i used to not-like the D'Addario strings because it discolors easily (since acidic ako) and it turns dark in time.. smells bad too.. hehehehe. so i switched to Dunlop 10's, then to Zakk Wylde 10's. mura pa sa JB music specially pag sale! now, from Dunlop Zakk Wylde 10's, i switched to D'Addario ProSteels 10's, mejo mahal nga lang like Php 340 sa Cash & Carry. why? it takes time before discoloration, it has more punch and crunch to the mean-monstrous sound that i am looking for. on the other hand, it can be as whistling sweet for Blues.. try 'em!

(http://www.woodbrass.com/images/MEDIUM/woodbrass/CDD+EPS510.JPG)

I prefer the same strings, although here, I can't always get those, so sometimes I have to settle for the Dunlops, Ernie Balls or GHS - whatever there is.

Be well,

Doc
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on January 06, 2010, 09:11:40 AM
I prefer the same strings, although here, I can't always get those, so sometimes I have to settle for the Dunlops, Ernie Balls or GHS - whatever there is.

Be well,

Doc

good to see you again doc. I don't always see those pro steels being sold by Daddario distributors. The nickel plated (EXLs) are more common.

Anyone here tried boiling their strings first before putting them in the guitars?  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on January 06, 2010, 09:45:37 AM
ask ko lang kung magkano ang ghs boomers?11s
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on January 06, 2010, 10:04:43 AM
ask ko lang kung magkano ang ghs boomers?11s

I think its around 300 pesos. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on January 06, 2010, 10:23:44 AM
I think its around 300. :-)

thanks. for i now im happy with my snarling dogs 11s
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ussfdoc on January 07, 2010, 05:22:49 AM
good to see you again doc. I don't always see those pro steels being sold by Daddario distributors. The nickel plated (EXLs) are more common.

Anyone here tried boiling their strings first before putting them in the guitars?  :-)

Thanks and good to see you again too. I haven't tried that (boiling the strings), but ya know, I think I'm going to give it a try.

Be well,

Doc
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on January 07, 2010, 09:00:12 AM
i was an ernie ball fan long time ago because *insert guitar hero* uses them..
for me it rusts easily and breaks easily.

switched to d'addarios, it was better on durability and i think it has a fuller sound.

then i came to a luthier before and mentioned that he doesnt like the ghs pure nickels and it sounded ngongo daw like the one used long long time ago.

after sometime i did go to audiophile and saw that ghs strings. i didn't try those pure nickels, instead i tried the progressives. i was wowed. i love em better than eb's and d'adds'. i love the tone it gave me. i dont know why but i just loved it.

now i use progressives or boomers, whichever has my gauge, 10's for my prs and 11's for my tele.

will switch to santana 10.5's for my prs :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on January 07, 2010, 10:30:53 PM
10.5's?? Where are these?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on January 08, 2010, 01:37:17 AM
Anyone here tried boiling their strings first before putting them in the guitars?  :-)

I did this before. 5-6 years ago. (not sure)
My Biology teacher said that it makes the strings uh.. softer. Of course at that time, I wasn't very knowledgeable and concerned about strings so I didn't notice any difference. Might try boiling my strings again. Hmm...

Nga pala. After boiling, ilalatag pa yung strings sa tissue at bubuhusan ng baby oil. Ganun yung procedure na ginagawa ko nun. :lol: (sana hindi ako inuuto ng teacher ko)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Phil on January 08, 2010, 03:52:51 PM
D Addarios .11s on both of my guitars.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: inot1105 on January 08, 2010, 03:54:52 PM
when i started playing guitar, mariposas were ok, coz they were what i can only afford on my recto-bought start.

but when i got my 1st LP copy, i switched to ernie ball, super slinkys, dunno if its the right one, but all i know is the pink label is what attracted me to buy it. & ernie ball was almost always on the 1st page a every guitar mag i have back then...  :-D
had no complains using EB Slinkys though...

then once i've tried a guitar in some music shop & the strings were soft to play with, they were D'Addarios, so i switched...
primarly coz of the cool color-coded ball-end. that made changing strings a bit more easy.

then upon getting my vbt700, it came stocked with ghs, & felt comfortable with it, so now ghs is ok for me.

bottomline...
any good name/brand should do, you just have to know what gauge you're comfortable playing with.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on January 08, 2010, 04:33:50 PM
10.5's?? Where are these?

ghs santana strings. there are also 9.5s

   


     1st-E        2nd-B    3rd-G    4th-D    5th-A    6th-E    
BCXL .0095    .0115    .016            .025             .033    .043     
BCL    .0105    .0135    .018             .028    . 038    .048     
BCM    .0115    .015             .019    .028             .038    .056     
BCCL .0095    .0115    .016             .028     .038    .048     
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on January 08, 2010, 06:50:03 PM
Haven't seen one before. Why is Santana very specific to string gauge? :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on January 08, 2010, 10:59:48 PM
Haven't seen one before. Why is Santana very specific to string gauge? :-D

sa in tune stores meron..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: martsss on January 09, 2010, 09:14:24 PM
guys panget ba mag gauge 9? un kasi gamit ko, kaso minsan parang natatakot ako istrumin ng uber lakas,parang mejo loose kasi bka maputol wahha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on January 09, 2010, 09:24:45 PM
guys panget ba mag gauge 9? un kasi gamit ko, kaso minsan parang natatakot ako istrumin ng uber lakas,parang mejo loose kasi bka maputol wahha

nope. lots of guys use 9s even with heavy trem usage lige FR bridges.. its ok bro :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonikyut on January 10, 2010, 09:47:06 PM
...MARIPOSA Stainless Steel (US Made) Gauge 009.- 65..using it eversince the world begun...mapa electric acoustic o hollow body guitar ok sya..di pa sya kinakalawang.. :wink: lets rock the punk!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on January 10, 2010, 09:53:24 PM
guys panget ba mag gauge 9? un kasi gamit ko, kaso minsan parang natatakot ako istrumin ng uber lakas,parang mejo loose kasi bka maputol wahha

tulad ng sabi ni pitongjerome, its ok. preference mo na rin yun. try mo mag gauge 10, then kung hindi mo trips, balik ka sa 9s.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Balbas on January 10, 2010, 10:07:47 PM
 i use eb 9's for my ibanez floyd rose. natatakot ako mag bend at wag wammy baka maputol haha. ok lang ba kung sprayan ko ng pledge after kong gamitin? :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: metaljables on January 11, 2010, 03:31:00 PM
mga sirs nakagamit na po ba kayo ng DR Strings??? anu po ang masasabi nyo sa mga strings na ito???
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on January 11, 2010, 07:16:40 PM
mga sirs nakagamit na po ba kayo ng DR Strings??? anu po ang masasabi nyo sa mga strings na ito???

Nakagamit ako ng DR High Voltage 10's na strings.Hinabol ko kasi yung free na t-shirt ng Sound Essentials.Hehe. Almost 3-5 days lang halos inabot ng strings ko,ang tindi na ng rust. Pero baka maganda siguro yung Black Beauties nila.hehe  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on January 12, 2010, 11:37:44 PM
i use eb 9's for my ibanez floyd rose. natatakot ako mag bend at wag wammy baka maputol haha. ok lang ba kung sprayan ko ng pledge after kong gamitin? :?

The strings? I don't think so. What for? :-) Wiping it with clean cloth is good enough. :-D

Nakagamit ako ng DR High Voltage 10's na strings.Hinabol ko kasi yung free na t-shirt ng Sound Essentials.Hehe. Almost 3-5 days lang halos inabot ng strings ko,ang tindi na ng rust. Pero baka maganda siguro yung Black Beauties nila.hehe  :-D

Went to Sound Essentials kanina with fellow forumer and saw the DR High Voltage strings. Naintriga ako kasi nasa cover ng pack si Dimebag. :evil: (of course, the name also. Parang nakaka "electrify" :roll:) Too bad di ko nakita at natanong yung price niya. Walang price tag eh. Baka pwede tumawad dun? :lol:

But seriously, ganun kabilis magrust? 3-5 days lang? (with proper maintenance ba yun? punas punas and such?)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on January 13, 2010, 10:57:58 AM

Went to Sound Essentials kanina with fellow forumer and saw the DR High Voltage strings. Naintriga ako kasi nasa cover ng pack si Dimebag. :evil: (of course, the name also. Parang nakaka "electrify" :roll:) Too bad di ko nakita at natanong yung price niya. Walang price tag eh. Baka pwede tumawad dun? :lol:

But seriously, ganun kabilis magrust? 3-5 days lang? (with proper maintenance ba yun? punas punas and such?)

Mga 550 ata kuha ko sa High Voltage sir.Di ko lang alam kung nagtaas sila ng price.Hehe

Yup,with proper maintenance yun sir,Ginamit ko yung guitar ko ng mga 4-6 hours on 3-5 consecutive days,Every hour ko pinupunasan yung strings.Ewan ko nga kung bakit nagtrigger yung rust.Ang gara nga e :?

Mas okay pa sir yung Dunlop KFK na Icon Series,di pa nagkakalayo yung price sa High Voltage.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: metaljables on January 13, 2010, 11:04:54 AM
 3- 5 days.. Sobrang bilis naman magrust nun. Hindi pwede sakin ung mga ganung strings kc pasmado ako..
have anyone tried ung black beauty strings nila? un kc ung pinagiisipan kong bilhin eh.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on January 13, 2010, 11:19:22 AM
3- 5 days.. Sobrang bilis naman magrust nun. Hindi pwede sakin ung mga ganung strings kc pasmado ako..
have anyone tried ung black beauty strings nila? un kc ung pinagiisipan kong bilhin eh.
Oo nga e,Believe it or Not sir,Haha.Pati ako nashock e.Haha.
Baka dahil pasmado din ako kaya ganun.  :-D

Mukhang okay nga din yun Black Beauties sir e  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: metaljables on January 13, 2010, 01:16:36 PM
Oo nga e,Believe it or Not sir,Haha.Pati ako nashock e.Haha.
Baka dahil pasmado din ako kaya ganun.  :-D

Mukhang okay nga din yun Black Beauties sir e  :)


Sana meron nga dito nakagamit na ng Black Beauty string para mashare naman sa atin kung ok ung string to...
Planning to buy one kasi eh...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cheverlou19 on January 13, 2010, 03:08:59 PM
ako usually ang gamit ko sa acoustic is d adario or martin. 10's.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cky on January 13, 2010, 03:50:32 PM
i have 2 guitars with different set of strings...one with 10s and the other with 9s...dati mas ginagamit ko yung 10s, but ever since i got this new guitar loaded with 9s mas ginagamit ko na to...so pag bumabalik ako dun sa guitarrang may 10s, mejo nahihirapan yung daliris ko...plus ever since i fell in love with the new guitar with 9s i've been a bend, vibrato and trill addict....nahihirapan ako sa 10s..may 11s pa ako ngayon na stock (D'addario) pero parang ayoko na ilagay... :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Opay21 on January 13, 2010, 03:59:23 PM
Oo nga e,Believe it or Not sir,Haha.Pati ako nashock e.Haha.
Baka dahil pasmado din ako kaya ganun.  :-D

Mukhang okay nga din yun Black Beauties sir e  :)

Actually 3-5 days is kinda long for me na eh. Hirap maghanap ng strings na hindi nangangalawang/ tarnish agad. Pag alam kong hindi ako masiyado makakatugtog at di masiyado mabubuklat ung gitara ko, bumibili ako ng alice kasi hindi un nag tatarnish o nangangalawang. lol
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: esteban4377 on January 13, 2010, 04:00:53 PM
ok ba ang roto na strings?wala kasi nabilahan sa lazer so alternative muna yung roto for strat copy.is it ok ?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on January 13, 2010, 04:17:22 PM
i have 2 guitars with different set of strings...one with 10s and the other with 9s...dati mas ginagamit ko yung 10s, but ever since i got this new guitar loaded with 9s mas ginagamit ko na to...so pag bumabalik ako dun sa guitarrang may 10s, mejo nahihirapan yung daliris ko...plus ever since i fell in love with the new guitar with 9s i've been a bend, vibrato and trill addict....nahihirapan ako sa 10s..may 11s pa ako ngayon na stock (D'addario) pero parang ayoko na ilagay... :-D
benta mo sa akin yungg 11s na d'addario. joke.

guys yung guitar ko is naka 11s half step down tuning. pero ngayon naka standard tuning kami(napagusapan namin para hindi mahirapan vocalist namin). ok lang ba na hindi na i adjust yung truss rod na naka 11s ako na galing sa half tuning? sarap kasi pag matigas yung string :-D thanks
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cky on January 13, 2010, 04:21:11 PM
benta mo sa akin yungg 11s na d'addario. joke.

guys yung guitar ko is naka 11s half step down tuning. pero ngayon naka standard tuning kami(napagusapan namin para hindi mahirapan vocalist namin). ok lang ba na hindi na i adjust yung truss rod na naka 11s ako na galing sa half tuning? sarap kasi pag matigas yung string :-D thanks


hanapin ko muna... :-D

alam ko kailangan i-set-up yung saddles or bridge kung magpapalit ng guage...though hindi ko ginagawa yun... :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on January 13, 2010, 04:37:10 PM

hanapin ko muna... :-D

alam ko kailangan i-set-up yung saddles or bridge kung magpapalit ng guage...though hindi ko ginagawa yun... :lol:
hindi naman ako magpapalit ng guage kasi naak 11s na yung guitar ko half step down tuning drop c#. but now mag stadard na kami from same string 11s
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: putzi on January 13, 2010, 09:03:04 PM
Actually 3-5 days is kinda long for me na eh. Hirap maghanap ng strings na hindi nangangalawang/ tarnish agad. Pag alam kong hindi ako masiyado makakatugtog at di masiyado mabubuklat ung gitara ko, bumibili ako ng alice kasi hindi un nag tatarnish o nangangalawang. lol


Pero try Elixir Strings sir,Hindi ka magsisisi.
Matagal tagal talaga bago magkarust :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on January 13, 2010, 09:44:42 PM
i have 2 guitars with different set of strings...one with 10s and the other with 9s...dati mas ginagamit ko yung 10s, but ever since i got this new guitar loaded with 9s mas ginagamit ko na to...so pag bumabalik ako dun sa guitarrang may 10s, mejo nahihirapan yung daliris ko...plus ever since i fell in love with the new guitar with 9s i've been a bend, vibrato and trill addict....nahihirapan ako sa 10s..may 11s pa ako ngayon na stock (D'addario) pero parang ayoko na ilagay... :-D

My Les Paul is always equipped with D'Addario 11's. Wanna sell it to me? :-D


Pero try Elixir Strings sir,Hindi ka magsisisi.
Matagal tagal talaga bago magkarust :)

This.
Kung P550 yung High Voltage tapos nagrust agad, why not get Elixirs na motolite? Pang-matagalan. :wink:
Kahit x2 pa yung price, yung "lifespan" naman ng strings mo mas matagal. (hutaena lifespan :lol:)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cky on January 13, 2010, 10:57:33 PM
My Les Paul is always equipped with D'Addario 11's. Wanna sell it to me? :-D




hanapin ko muna ser...binili ko kasi yun para sa jazz guitar sana kaso wala yung guitarra sakin ngayon...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on January 13, 2010, 11:09:03 PM

Pero try Elixir Strings sir,Hindi ka magsisisi.
Matagal tagal talaga bago magkarust :)

gaano katagal? lets say everyday ginagamit mo for 2 hours bedroom jam .....  :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on January 13, 2010, 11:14:25 PM
ok ba ang roto na strings?wala kasi nabilahan sa lazer so alternative muna yung roto for strat copy.is it ok ?

gusto ko rin subukan RotoSound, Guthrie Govan uses it, magkano ba per set nito?? Snarling Dogs ako 220/set lang sa Lazer
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SplanKyDooD on January 25, 2010, 07:32:48 PM
i've been using dr black beauties (11s) for 3 yrs already. ito lang ang tumatagal sa akin. grabe kasi magpawis ang mga kamay ko hehe.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on January 25, 2010, 09:05:32 PM
gusto ko rin subukan RotoSound, Guthrie Govan uses it, magkano ba per set nito?? Snarling Dogs ako 220/set lang sa Lazer

250 pesos pataas po ang price ng rotosound sa lazer. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on January 25, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
pag may dumating ng gauge 11 ng ernie ball titanium-coated strings, i'm gonna try those. hehe. it costs twice compared to normal ernie ball strings, but heck.. testing lang naman e. supposedly kasi daw, it's supposed to last longer (iwas patid and kalawang) compared to the normal ernie ball strings. 8-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on January 26, 2010, 10:55:39 AM
pag may dumating ng gauge 11 ng ernie ball titanium-coated strings, i'm gonna try those. hehe. it costs twice compared to normal ernie ball strings, but heck.. testing lang naman e. supposedly kasi daw, it's supposed to last longer (iwas patid and kalawang) compared to the normal ernie ball strings. 8-)

Hmm.. 11's.. Will watch out for those. Baka mas matripan ko sa 11's ng D'Addario. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Balbas on January 26, 2010, 09:11:55 PM
ano nga ba mas maganda. . EB OR D'ADDARIO? :roll:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on January 26, 2010, 09:15:32 PM
ano nga ba mas maganda. . EB OR D'ADDARIO? :roll:

electric ernie ball ako
acoustic d'addario.
why? personal preference lang naman. :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Balbas on January 27, 2010, 09:48:33 PM
electric ernie ball ako
acoustic d'addario.
why? personal preference lang naman. :lol:

ahhh hehe ok ok pero what gauge would you recommend me if i'm gonna play death metal (drop c) for my floyd rose?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Van* on January 27, 2010, 10:48:38 PM
11's
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on January 31, 2010, 08:57:08 AM
ahhh hehe ok ok pero what gauge would you recommend me if i'm gonna play death metal (drop c) for my floyd rose?

a minimum of gauge 11. heck, maybe a 12 might also sound good. it actually depends mostly on your guitar setup (neck tension, intonation, fret adjustment etc). i suggested 11's or 12's particular for the drop tuning, mas dark ang tunog at mas scary ang pagka-chug chug.. so to say. :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Balbas on January 31, 2010, 11:27:06 AM
ooohhh i seeee ayos! pero mas expensive ang 11's sa 9's diba. . hmmm  :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on January 31, 2010, 12:09:19 PM
ooohhh i seeee ayos! pero mas expensive ang 11's sa 9's diba. . hmmm  :evil:

same prcie only. like snarling dogs 9s, 10s, 11s 
220 pesos only per set
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raizen26 on February 08, 2010, 12:03:40 PM
250 pesos pataas po ang price ng rotosound sa lazer. :-)

I think its 230/set na yung pure nickel nila. I bought the steel coated ones as the attendant said its more "malutong". strings 1,2,3 are true but i'm not happy with the 4,5,6 strings. it sounds pale, feels grainy and old. i must have chanced upon a defective set. anyone knows about this?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on February 08, 2010, 04:21:55 PM
I think its 230/set na yung pure nickel nila. I bought the steel coated ones as the attendant said its more "malutong". strings 1,2,3 are true but i'm not happy with the 4,5,6 strings. it sounds pale, feels grainy and old. i must have chanced upon a defective set. anyone knows about this?

270 ang bili last sunday sa rotosound PN.  :-(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rad_12 on February 10, 2010, 01:49:16 AM
i'm using ghs boomers 7 string set right now ok yung tunog niya mas malakas FMI (for my opinion) compare nung naka-10s ako na ernieball o baka ako lang  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arjhay on February 10, 2010, 06:57:10 AM
hehe yah mas gusto ko ghs ngayon..ernieball user ako ng ilang years pero parang naninipisan ako tapos nung after kabitan ni sir arie(guitar hospital) yung gitara ko ng ghs na boomer aun mas ngustuhan ko cya..after nun ghs n binibili ko...but its only my personal preference...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nalu on February 10, 2010, 07:23:49 AM
I use GHS Nickel Rockers 9's.
Sort of tames my bright guitar.
Adds some warmth and smoothness too.
I wish Audiophile had some 10's though.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: blackmanika on February 10, 2010, 09:58:34 AM
sa mga nagbabalak sa black beauties or red devils and so on... ito link for review and users thread:

http://talk.philmusic.com/board/index.php/topic,171874.0.html

take note that iba itong mga ito sa nabanggit na dimebag DR strings... these are the much tighter (toyter :evil:) DRs...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on February 10, 2010, 12:19:35 PM
I use GHS Nickel Rockers 9's.
Sort of tames my bright guitar.
Adds some warmth and smoothness too.
I wish Audiophile had some 10's though.

Yung Rotosound Pure nickels,itry mo bro. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: renz13 on February 10, 2010, 12:31:11 PM
yung elixir ba sulit sa 1k/set......mga ilang buwan tatagal?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya13allen on February 10, 2010, 01:23:46 PM
shifted to d'addario, from snarling dogs. Let's see if ano difference  :roll:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aHeartThatNeverFade on February 11, 2010, 09:40:53 PM
dati EB (.09) then shifted to d' addario (.09) but now .10 na ang ginagamit kong d addario sa tele ko.

Result: thicker,warmer,heavier TELE.haha!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ren666 on February 14, 2010, 10:48:22 PM
Ernie Ball .

-Bola ni Ernie
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on February 14, 2010, 11:25:25 PM
Im starting to like and dislike Rotosound Pure Nickel 10's strings. Those strings sustains very well and that's good but whenever I do string bendings, ang pangit ng pakinggan. Good for those who play blues/country/mellow music but not for rockers and shredders.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on February 14, 2010, 11:36:10 PM
Im starting to like and dislike Rotosound Pure Nickel 10's strings. Those strings sustains very well and that's good but whenever I do string bendings, ang pangit ng pakinggan. Good for those who play blues/country/mellow music but not for rockers and shredders.

anu problem with bending? panung pangit pakinggan? I liked them Roto Nickels.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on February 15, 2010, 05:57:26 AM
anu problem with bending? panung pangit pakinggan? I liked them Roto Nickels.

Masyado kasing spanky yung tunog niya sa akin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: masterbatehoven on February 17, 2010, 10:41:38 AM
Sir sobrang noob na question po, Gamit ko po ay Fender Standard Strat na may Guage 9 na Ernie Ball. Gaganda po ba ang gitara ko kung mag-guage 10 ako na string at mababawasan po ba ang fret buzz using 10's. At ok po ba magpaset up kay sir jun castro? Gusto ko po kasi na bumaba ng konti ang action ng strat ko pero walang buzz. Thanks po!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on February 17, 2010, 12:18:28 PM
Sir sobrang noob na question po, Gamit ko po ay Fender Standard Strat na may Guage 9 na Ernie Ball. Gaganda po ba ang gitara ko kung mag-guage 10 ako na string at mababawasan po ba ang fret buzz using 10's. At ok po ba magpaset up kay sir jun castro? Gusto ko po kasi na bumaba ng konti ang action ng strat ko pero walang buzz. Thanks po!

Hindi talaga matatanggal ang buzz, mababawasan lang. technically, mas mababawasan pag 10s, since they need less room to vibrate. Kelangan lang ng proper set-up. yes, I've heard Jun Castro is a great luthier, so i guess okay mag paset-up sa kanya.  :-)


May naka try na ba nung Daddario EXP coated nickel round wound strings for electric guitars?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ren666 on February 18, 2010, 03:31:19 AM
i use D`addario XL .10/45 Nickel Round Wound Bright Strings.
-Good in Harmonics
-Madaling i slide
-Tama lang yung pagka bright ng tune
-Malambot sa kamay
-Good in tapping
-Masarap pang sweeping
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bazgrol0413 on February 18, 2010, 12:10:03 PM
Experimenting with DR Black Beauties and next Ernie Ball Titanium.
+1 to DR Black Beauties, I still yet to try the EB titanium. :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: darkfretlord on February 18, 2010, 04:16:07 PM
pano kaya pag titanium strings + saddles?  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: renz13 on February 18, 2010, 04:37:09 PM
pano kaya pag titanium strings + saddles?  :lol:
baka tunog metal(di yung genre)heheheh
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: papotzki85 on February 18, 2010, 04:56:35 PM
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009037.jpg)

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009038.jpg)

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009040.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmaestrobri on February 18, 2010, 05:05:31 PM
Ernie Ball. Because of all the names on the packaging.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mhayce08 on February 18, 2010, 05:33:17 PM
Ernie ball swak na swak sa daliri hehheehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: renz13 on February 18, 2010, 07:13:46 PM
Ernie Ball. Because of all the names on the packaging.  :lol:
punong puno yung likod eh.......baka lahat yun di EB ang gamit
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fourth_cycle on February 18, 2010, 08:09:08 PM
right now im using GTX string..don't know when it will last...before alice rin gamit sa yamaha pacifica stratocaster ko..pero sa ESP floyd ko yung d addario na .9 to .42....hirap kasi kapg floyd hindi kaya ng imitation strings ang  tensyun...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on February 18, 2010, 09:37:18 PM
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009037.jpg)

Penge naman. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: papotzki85 on February 19, 2010, 08:30:05 AM
Penge naman. :-D


hahahaha will share it with others for 1.1k each shipping included cause i still have 10 sets actually  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya_yuson on February 19, 2010, 10:32:44 AM
Ayos nga yang Elixirs. Yung kabigan kong si Atz, nakaganyan lahat ng gitara niya dahil ang dami niyang gitara. Ayos ang pakiramdam, ayos ang tunog.


(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009037.jpg)

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009038.jpg)

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009040.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: papotzki85 on February 19, 2010, 10:39:01 AM
Ayos nga yang Elixirs. Yung kabigan kong si Atz, nakaganyan lahat ng gitara niya dahil ang dami niyang gitara. Ayos ang pakiramdam, ayos ang tunog.




hehehehehe strat ko palang nakabitan ko di pa yung custom ko sa elegee... was thinking pati tele kabitan ko na din i have tons of it naman hehehehe

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/112520091300.jpg)

musta ser aya? di ko kayo matiempuhan biglaan lagi si doc moel kung magyaya sa togs nyo eh hahahaha parang ang lapit lang ng batangas  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: renz13 on February 19, 2010, 10:43:54 AM
mga sir ilang buwan po tumtagala yang elixir?bati gawa po kayo review bago po ako bumili baka makatipid imbis na every month nag papalit
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: papotzki85 on February 19, 2010, 10:48:18 AM
mga sir ilang buwan po tumtagala yang elixir?bati gawa po kayo review bago po ako bumili baka makatipid imbis na every month nag papalit


ask ser aya about this. i dont know yet. i got one of this for my custom pero late dumating kaya sa strat ko naikabit pero yung isang yun 2mo na mukhang bago pa din  :-D no rust nor signs of usage hahahaha kakatuwa nga eh  :lol:

gusto mo? bili ka saken hehehehehe di ko pa naman need lahat yung backups ko eh 1mo palang sa pinas yan  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: renz13 on February 19, 2010, 10:50:49 AM

ask ser aya about this. i dont know yet. i got one of this for my custom pero late dumating kaya sa strat ko naikabit pero yung isang yun 2mo na mukhang bago pa din  :-D no rust nor signs of usage hahahaha kakatuwa nga eh  :lol:

gusto mo? bili ka saken hehehehehe di ko pa naman need lahat yung backups ko eh 1mo palang sa pinas yan  :lol:
parang mas matipid nga yun ah.....cge bro pag iisipan ko...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on February 19, 2010, 11:22:30 AM
Daddario EXP....may naka try na?

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/DAddario-EXP110-Coated-Electric-Regular-Light-Guitar-Strings?sku=584280 (http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/DAddario-EXP110-Coated-Electric-Regular-Light-Guitar-Strings?sku=584280)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: BenjieMusic on February 19, 2010, 12:03:59 PM
Rotosound Yellow (Gauge .10)

Why?

Masarap sa kamay tsaka. mura lang  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lenpopz on February 19, 2010, 12:33:03 PM
Rotosound Yellow (Gauge .10)

Why?

Masarap sa kamay tsaka. mura lang  :wink:

+1  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: redballs17 on February 19, 2010, 01:50:20 PM
11's na Rotosound.  gusto ko lang masubukan ung 11's.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on February 19, 2010, 02:41:00 PM
(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009037.jpg)

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009038.jpg)

(http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/papotzki/kahit%20ano%20lang/12172009040.jpg)
that is tempting,. wala ka bang 11-49?  :-D :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: papotzki85 on February 19, 2010, 04:20:32 PM
that is tempting,. wala ka bang 11-49?  :-D :evil:


nanoweb lang po meron nun 10-46 lang sa polyweb tsaka 9-42  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: niko062 on May 01, 2010, 06:20:59 PM
Kahit medyo mahal elixir 0.10 sa les paul, 0.09 sa strat. soundwise ndi sila yung "holy grail" pero lagi fresh at consistant ang feel nila, offcourse long life.  8-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: the count on May 01, 2010, 06:28:57 PM
EJ nickel rockers .10 - 50

I love the pure nickel sound plus it gives me a better grip hehehe ;)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fenderfever17 on May 01, 2010, 10:34:18 PM
sir. may bago ang ERNIE BALL ah.. yung hybrid ba yun? how does it work? :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on May 02, 2010, 06:06:28 AM
sir. may bago ang ERNIE BALL ah.. yung hybrid ba yun? how does it work? :D

makapal na gauge yung low.. manipis naman sa highs.. imagine, pinaghalo mo ang 10s at 9s.. ang kinuha mo lang ay yung 4th, 5th, 6th nung 10s.. tapos 1st, 2nd, 3rd nung 9s..

gets?  :-)

gusto ko subukan minsan.. haha.. para madali magbend sa mga maninipis, pero full sounding yung lows..  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on May 02, 2010, 11:18:34 AM
RotoSound pink 9-42
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: erised on May 02, 2010, 11:43:05 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4499123533_0774c692b4.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: da_AD on May 02, 2010, 11:57:55 AM
sir anong .10 string ang mgnda?
for metal riffs?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: da_AD on May 02, 2010, 12:00:23 PM

ask ser aya about this. i dont know yet. i got one of this for my custom pero late dumating kaya sa strat ko naikabit pero yung isang yun 2mo na mukhang bago pa din  :-D no rust nor signs of usage hahahaha kakatuwa nga eh  :lol:

gusto mo? bili ka saken hehehehehe di ko pa naman need lahat yung backups ko eh 1mo palang sa pinas yan  :lol:

sir magkano yang elixir?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sovsov on May 02, 2010, 12:33:48 PM
11's ako. Trip ko 11-59 ng A'addario tuning back kasi to C standard kaso wala ako mahanap na set dito. Ok din 11-54 ng EB yung beefy slinky.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: daturd on July 11, 2010, 04:05:01 AM
 :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: emz8 on July 11, 2010, 10:22:49 AM
Since malayo ako sa mga music stores, ung mga low class string lang ang gamit ko, Marriposa ata yun, yung nasa yellow packaging...What I do is nilalagyan ko ng sya ng baby oil, before and after using, kaya ayun 3 months na sya... Kumikinang kinang pa,hehe... But I have seen some Fender Acoustic strings sa bookstore na pinuntahan ko last week, ganun din ang gamit ng classmate ko sa acoustic nya and mahirap talagang mag-rust kahit 3 hours ko pang pagkukutingtingin with my "ultra sweaty" hands, okey pa din...Uhm ano po yung WD40 na sinasabi nila sa 1st page? di ko alam yun ah..Hehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: foresight on July 11, 2010, 12:42:27 PM
Depende kase sa tugtugan kung anung strings ang bagay e. for now, tinry ko daddario .9 hehehe. sounds like a strat
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on July 11, 2010, 05:35:55 PM
snarling dogs 11-49.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: quaternotetriplet on July 11, 2010, 05:58:44 PM
snarling dogs 11-49.
monster fingers.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yahoo! on July 11, 2010, 06:05:32 PM
monster fingers.
di naman, tamang setup lang sa gitara. these string plays like butter  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pualux on July 11, 2010, 06:24:08 PM
sanayan lang yan, i used to use 9s now i use 11s....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kaloyski on July 11, 2010, 08:44:19 PM
D'Adarion EXL120 user here.. pretty standard.. 'di naman kasi masyado full time sa paggi-gitara,, : )
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pualux on July 11, 2010, 10:55:54 PM
D'Adarion EXL120 user here.. pretty standard.. 'di naman kasi masyado full time sa paggi-gitara,, : )

how do you like them?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vin12 on July 11, 2010, 11:21:38 PM
snarling dogs 11-49.
ako din eto gamit ko :) ang bilis nga lang kalawangin sa akin ng 1st, 2nd, 3rd kahit regular na punasan
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kaloyski on July 12, 2010, 07:30:47 PM
how do you like them?

okey naman po. for me.. really light and medyo malambot, sakto kasi mahilig ako mag-bend. pero gaya ng ibang strings, nago-oxidize rin.. kaya punas dapat every after use. : )
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: zvexfuzz on July 12, 2010, 07:53:48 PM
hi guys! i having problem about my strings,i think. kasi madali mangalay yung mga daliri ko pakiramdam ko stiff yung string na gamit ko, i'm using d'addario, then shifts to ernie ball, pero ganun pa rin.. any suggestions about strings na maganda at comfortable yung feel..my action is fairly low and playing .10

and also im trying to set up the guitar's action and found out that the standard height for the action was 4/64.. pero wala ako pangsukat na 4/64, ano po b conversion ng 4/64 to mm.. milimiter lang pangsukat na meron po ako.

thanks

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Van* on July 12, 2010, 10:17:24 PM
have you tried switching to .9s?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: zvexfuzz on July 13, 2010, 06:36:42 AM
have you tried switching to .9s?
yup bro, but naninipisan ako sa tunog ng .9s.. so im finding a way to be more comfortable sa .10s.. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on July 13, 2010, 09:49:51 AM
My rg321 is now equipped with .012 for low B tuning. I must say kala ko mahahassle ako sa pag setup. Hindi pala..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kilo_pi on July 13, 2010, 11:09:45 AM
d'addario 12-54.
My band's tuning is one and a half steps down so I need to compensate. However, i've grown so used to thick strings that I also use these strings for my other guitar, which is in standard tuning.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rone12 on July 13, 2010, 11:38:33 AM
i use ernieball and ghs boomers.. both guage 9

don't like d'addario 9's very much...they feel much thinner in my hands compared to ernieball and ghs boomers..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on July 13, 2010, 04:26:21 PM
ernieball RPS hybrid gauge for electric
d'addario EXP custom light for acoustic

 :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dark_7 on July 13, 2010, 10:50:24 PM
i'm currently using di addario gauge .10-46..installed on my new baby.. :roll:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aya_yuson on July 14, 2010, 01:37:37 PM
i'm currently using di  addario gauge .10-46..installed on my new baby.. :roll:

sigh...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cky on July 14, 2010, 01:52:14 PM
sigh...

baka hindi addario  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jellogz on July 14, 2010, 01:56:33 PM
baka hindi addario  :-D

ernie bowl?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxi_musikero on July 14, 2010, 01:57:47 PM
sigh...

sounds like naman eh.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: da_AD on July 16, 2010, 12:19:00 AM
maganda ba ang Ernie Ball .10 string?
for drop D tuning?  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: masterchoxter on July 23, 2010, 07:28:01 PM
d'addario 12-54.
My band's tuning is one and a half steps down so I need to compensate. However, i've grown so used to thick strings that I also use these strings for my other guitar, which is in standard tuning.  :-D

hi bro! how is the tension of the d'addario 12s on your guitar? what guitar is it?

thanks!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gwenmoyk on July 23, 2010, 08:56:28 PM
D'addario 9s for my sg copy @ drop D.
D'addario 10s for my PRS se @ drop Bb.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan_portnoy on July 23, 2010, 09:31:43 PM
I've used D'Addario 9-46s for the longest time now. When I had my guitar set-up at Audiophile though they told me they don't carry D'Addarios anymore so I had GHS Progressives installed just for kicks and to my surprise.. I kinda like em! Next time I change strings I'ma try the Black Beauties hehe  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kristupito on July 23, 2010, 09:41:49 PM
as of now:

d addario 10's on my stagg LP copy - standard tuning
stagg 10's on my grassroots (parang f series) - drop c

ernie ball user talaga ako. dala lang ng pagkakataon kaya yan ang gamit ko. yung stagg strings eh libre lang and nasurprise ako sa quality nya. ok din sya and mura din ata. yung d addario naman bumili lng ako kasi wala nang eball.  :|
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: giftmones on July 23, 2010, 09:48:44 PM
As of now DR strings..

try ko lang ang ganda kasi may kulay..:)
hehe..

Next is yung Aurora strings.:

try ko rin assorted kulay nito hehe.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on July 23, 2010, 10:41:27 PM
hi bro! how is the tension of the d'addario 12s on your guitar? what guitar is it?

thanks!

if you came from 8s or 9s then your hands will sore, and will tire out easy with prolonged barre chords.. if your from 10s and 11s, easier to cope..

but the G string is genormous..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dark_7 on July 24, 2010, 07:25:53 PM
sigh...
haha namali lang ng pindot.. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bendedbeam on August 01, 2010, 04:36:12 PM
Tipid mode, DADI 0.10s sa electric and Mac Smith 0.10s din sa acoustic. 120php lang isang set sa Lyric.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: daturd on August 02, 2010, 04:49:16 PM
 :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chupao on August 06, 2010, 03:23:25 PM
i use .11 - .49 snarling dogs

both my GRG150 / LP Copy


yeah more beefier tones !! :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on August 06, 2010, 04:06:53 PM
Rotosound & ernie ball


... feels good & sounds good. Ayoko na mag-d'addario, matigas :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shift015 on August 06, 2010, 06:39:29 PM
galing talaga ng balls ni ernie. hehehe. isang taon na, bright and snappy pa rin. Reinforced Plain Strings, Hybrid Custom Gauge (9-46)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silverwings on August 07, 2010, 12:12:37 AM
galing talaga ng balls ni ernie. hehehe. isang taon na, bright and snappy pa rin. Reinforced Plain Strings, Hybrid Custom Gauge (9-46)


advice naman dyan sa akin kasi ernie balls ko 2 weeks lang nakakalawang sayang 200 pesos hehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dark_7 on August 07, 2010, 02:10:55 PM

advice naman dyan sa akin kasi ernie balls ko 2 weeks lang nakakalawang sayang 200 pesos hehehe

baka fake?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: renz13 on August 08, 2010, 09:44:06 AM

advice naman dyan sa akin kasi ernie balls ko 2 weeks lang nakakalawang sayang 200 pesos hehehe

RPS ata gamit nya kaya medyo matagal
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Vengeance on August 08, 2010, 10:06:07 AM
D'Addario din yung string ko . .10 . kada itatabi ko sya tapos gagamitin ko ulit kinabukasan , nangangalawang na sya . panget ba ung quality ng DÁddario ? or sadyang sa panget kong kamay lng yun ??
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: embassy_of_dreams on August 08, 2010, 10:09:39 AM
d ads and GHS progs at 9s

for some reason, may sweat makes ernieball rusts faster. i dont know why.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cky on August 08, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
hindi ko pa nagagamit kinakabit ko palang naputol na yung elixir ko...badtrip...naka hybrid tuloy ako - elixir saka daddario sa baba... :oops:

sana ok lang yung ganung set up...nakakagalit talagang maputulan ng hindi mo pa nagagamit...elixir pa!!!  :x
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yearling on August 08, 2010, 04:13:24 PM
still using D'Addario .10-.46.... :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: DrDeathRNMD98 on August 09, 2010, 02:10:57 PM
Guys, I need some suggestions here..

I have been using D'addario strings for the past years and I have been somewhat loyal to that particular brand, now I have intentions of shifting to Ernie Ball strings, I read some reviews and comparisons regarding these 2 guitar brands and I was kinda convinced that EB's got a few advantages, except for the price though, I may be right, I may be wrong as well...

Any opinions?

Informative replies are MUCH appreciated..

Thanks!  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pualux on August 09, 2010, 02:19:09 PM
Guys, I need some suggestions here..

I have been using D'addario strings for the past years and I have been somewhat loyal to that particular brand, now I have intentions of shifting to Ernie Ball strings, I read some reviews and comparisons regarding these 2 guitar brands and I was kinda convinced that EB's got a few advantages, except for the price though, I may be right, I may be wrong as well...

Any opinions?

Informative replies are MUCH appreciated..

Thanks!  :-D

check mo nalang bro, sa ibanez ko naka d'addario 9-46, sa prs se ko naka ernie ball 9-46, kunte lang pinagkakaiba. hehe pero di naman ako super OC so baka iba yung sentiments ng mga tone gods dito haha, pero from experience lang mas maganda sa daliri yung EB pero preference ko lang yun :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silverwings on August 10, 2010, 01:59:14 AM
anong mas ok pang lead lalo sa randy rhoads scales..

9 or 10 na string?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chocolait on August 11, 2010, 09:51:33 PM
As of now DR strings..

try ko lang ang ganda kasi may kulay..:)
hehe..

Next is yung Aurora strings.:

try ko rin assorted kulay nito hehe.

OT: san nakakabili dito sa pinas ng DR strings?

using d'addario 10's
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: drong on August 12, 2010, 07:04:58 PM
roto sound .10
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: engot_spears on August 14, 2010, 01:55:23 PM
elixir nanoweb.. ^_^
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sovsov on August 14, 2010, 02:03:17 PM
By any chance, sino jan ang may Heavy bottom set? at least .52 PM me I need a set badly.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cky on August 14, 2010, 05:25:09 PM
naka hybrid ako ngayon..not in terms of guage but in terms of brand...Low E to G - ELIXIR, high E and B - d'adarrio...

ayun nagkakalawang na at nagdudumi na yung dalawang baba yung taas maayos parin...at once ko palang actually nagagamit yung guitarra, home practice pa.. :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: drong on August 15, 2010, 08:45:04 PM
roto sound .10
puwede kasi bumili per piece incase maputulan string di ko na kelangan buy 1 set
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on August 21, 2010, 08:16:18 PM
does anyone tried SIT strings? reviews/comments? gusto kong i try pero wala ako makitaang website na pede pa orderan bulky, say 6sets or 12 sets
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yetsky on August 29, 2010, 01:50:13 PM
mga sir san ba makakabili ng flatwound .011 gauge? puro .012 lang meron sa mga music stores eh salamat!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: spetsnaz1123 on August 29, 2010, 03:41:42 PM
Ako GHS o kaya D'addario 0.010s & 0.011s heavy bottom kasi mas meatier ang tone...hehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 29, 2010, 03:50:38 PM
OT: san nakakabili dito sa pinas ng DR strings?

using d'addario 10's

Sound essentials sm the block.


I am now using dr 10 - 56 for my 7 strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: renz13 on August 29, 2010, 04:56:58 PM
rotosound yellows sa strat
daddario phosphor bronze 12s sa acoustic
at daddario nylon strings (di ko alam pangalan) classical guitar
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on August 29, 2010, 06:04:43 PM
RotoSound yellows for Tele
RotoSound pinks for Washburn N2
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dark_7 on August 29, 2010, 09:16:39 PM
dunlop gauge9 naman ngayon..nagsawa ako sa d'addario..mas ok sya para saken lang naman..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silverbolt1097 on August 30, 2010, 01:22:38 AM
ernie ball slinky 9-42 gauge dati gamit ko sa ibanez GRG270JB pero after ko magpa-set up ng gitara kay kuya jun castro, ginamit namin d'addario 9-46 strings. pawisin din ako mga ser at madalas ako magpalit ng strings due to corrosion and stains nung ernie ball pa gamit ko kahit anung linis ko, pero so far the main difference that i noticed is matagal bago kalawangin ang d'addario, plus hindi rin mabilis mawala ung brilliance ng tone.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jhule77 on August 30, 2010, 02:23:14 AM
Been a D'add baby all these years but have recently been a DR Blues 10's convert. Feeling ko me nagvavibrate sa pwet ko pagpitik hehe. Seriously, it sometimes depends on which guitar i use. My Soapbar and Stagg Tele are strung with D'add 9's; My Strat and Ibby with DR 10's. I find the DR's a lil darker sounding. Nabadtrip pla ko sa dunlop ang aga ko napatidan. I tried that one time.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juts on September 09, 2010, 04:14:45 PM
d'addario 9-42. pero napansin ko wavy na yung 1st string 1 month pa lang. ano ba sikreto niyo at napapatagal niyo life ng strings niyo bukod sa relihiyosong pagpupunas sa strings pagkatapos tumogs? pawisin kasi kamay ko kaya di talaga maiwasan na kakalawangin ng mas mabilis yung strings ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rockarolla on September 09, 2010, 04:21:33 PM
been using 9s for so long. its lighter and easier to bend..kinda getting tired of its thin sound though, im moving up to 10s. i think theyre still easy to play and fatter.  gotta find that myself
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Gunslinger on September 10, 2010, 01:34:30 PM
Been a loyal D'Addario user. Been there. Now I use Ernie Ball Super Slinky 11's on my Paul. Better.
Not gonna go back to D'Addario anytime soon. Unless they make some improvements. D'Addarios nowadays are crappy. Well, that's just me (I think).

Recently, I bought a Dunlop 10's from In Tune. Will try it on the next gig. Not on the LP though. :wink:


By any chance, sino jan ang may Heavy bottom set? at least .52 PM me I need a set badly.  :-D

And by any chance, does anyone have a .57 string out there? I need one. PM me please and thank you.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: firewaterjem on September 12, 2010, 05:28:21 PM


ernie ball slinky 9-42 gauge dati gamit ko sa ibanez GRG270JB pero after ko magpa-set up ng gitara kay kuya jun castro, ginamit namin d'addario 9-46 strings. pawisin din ako mga ser at madalas ako magpalit ng strings due to corrosion and stains nung ernie ball pa gamit ko kahit anung linis ko, pero so far the main difference that i noticed is matagal bago kalawangin ang d'addario, plus hindi rin mabilis mawala ung brilliance ng tone.

try mo D'Addario XLS stainless steel...

halos maintenance free 'tong strings na ito...

ung XLS ko pinapalitan ko siya atleast once a month...

pero minsan umaabot din ng 2months un...

hindi naman ganun katindi magpawis ang kamay ko

pero so far pag papalitan ko siya e wala siyang kalawang



gamit kong guages .009 - .042

fits for the type of music that i need to play...

pasok naman sa kahit anong style pero more importantly

pag biglaang pinag-solo ko e hindi masyadong tensyonado daliri mo...

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: candyapplered on September 13, 2010, 02:26:04 PM
i'm keeping a set of d'addario 9.5s, still undecided as to where to install them, kung sa tele-style na guitar or sa RG.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan_portnoy on September 13, 2010, 03:54:30 PM
After taking the plunge on the GHS Progressives and eventually falling in love with it I now decided to have a taste of the GHS Super Steels just for kicks. Right off the bat I felt it was too bright. And since my guitar is set-up for 9-46 and this particular set was a 9-42 the bass strings obviously felt too slinky. It had more "boing" hehe. Definitely not my cup-o-tea. I'll probably won't wait long to replace the Super Steels. I already got a set of progressives waiting in my gig bag hehe.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on September 13, 2010, 05:23:05 PM
Quote
what kind of strings do you use and why?

Ernie Bell.


...kese melembet.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: firewaterjem on September 13, 2010, 06:32:37 PM
Ernie Bell.


...kese melembet.

oy...

modyo nototoloson doloro ko dyon o   :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: AnodBiomech on September 13, 2010, 06:37:37 PM
ekele ke ReteSound ke :D :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on September 14, 2010, 11:33:07 AM
GHS koso molonomnom. om nom nom...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silverbolt1097 on September 16, 2010, 11:24:35 PM

try mo D'Addario XLS stainless steel...

halos maintenance free 'tong strings na ito...

ung XLS ko pinapalitan ko siya atleast once a month...

pero minsan umaabot din ng 2months un...

hindi naman ganun katindi magpawis ang kamay ko

pero so far pag papalitan ko siya e wala siyang kalawang



gamit kong guages .009 - .042

fits for the type of music that i need to play...

pasok naman sa kahit anong style pero more importantly

pag biglaang pinag-solo ko e hindi masyadong tensyonado daliri mo...




salamat sa advice ser, ma-try nga yan, pero baka sa isang ibby ko na lang na hindi pa na-setup. thanks ulit  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Charles XI on January 30, 2011, 11:02:54 PM
Yikes!  Yep, nde pangmatagalan ang Alice strings talaga, pero may mga tumatagal din.  Mas madami nga lang ung experiences kong nababali siya agad, siguro mga after 5 days, nakain na siya ng pawis ko  :|  then again, pawis ko yun,  can't say para sa iba.  :?
 
:lol: Pasmado rin ako pero nilalagyan ko ng WD40 pagkatapos kong gamitin. :-D

wow gumagana pala WD40 sa strings hahaha nd ko alam un ah XD try ko minsan
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maxis_me on January 30, 2011, 11:49:12 PM
I used Dean Markley Signature Series when i was starting out, kaso mabilis maputol so i swithced to Ernie Ball Extra Slinky .08 been loyal to it for years. Di mabilis kalawangin and matibay naman. But i'm thinking of trying the DR Neon Glow Strings, colorful eh! hahaha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: prinsipe_ng_sablay on January 31, 2011, 12:10:01 AM
D'Addario XLS 9-42 for my Ibby RG  :-)

For a bright, true sound, great stretchability, and long life.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kimhags on January 31, 2011, 07:25:24 AM
i use d'addario .10-.46 since i like to play dropped D tunings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Charles XI on January 31, 2011, 03:50:11 PM
i use d'addario .10-.46 since i like to play dropped D tunings.

http://www.daddario.com/DAstringtensionguide.Page

try mo to :)) para buo paren ang tunog kahit dropped ^^ ganda dn tong reference
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kimhags on January 31, 2011, 04:41:26 PM
http://www.daddario.com/DAstringtensionguide.Page

try mo to :)) para buo paren ang tunog kahit dropped ^^ ganda dn tong reference

nice. thanks for the link. :-)
Title: Sir, what strings are good for classical guitar?
Post by: bonruiz on February 03, 2011, 03:29:06 PM
Hello, sir what strings are good for classical guitars? I've used D'Addario Pro Arte- Gold alloys for a long time, any other recommendations? Ok ba yung gawa ng Roto Sound?   Thank you very much.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: samuelfianza on February 03, 2011, 03:48:54 PM
Ernie Ball. matagal kalawangin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: posera!! on February 03, 2011, 03:53:05 PM
dadario di ko alam bakit eto lage ko binibili haha nasanay nalang ata ko na ito lang hinahanap ko na string sa music store :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: KASALANAN on February 03, 2011, 05:42:32 PM
olympia strings sa TMS pagmedyo tinatamad gumastos. theyre quite durable, medyo matagal kalawangin :lol:


GHS user here :-D
Title: Re: Sir, what strings are good for classical guitar?
Post by: hack3rberry on February 03, 2011, 05:52:56 PM
Hello, sir what strings are good for classical guitars? I've used D'Addario Pro Arte- Gold alloys for a long time, any other recommendations? Ok ba yung gawa ng Roto Sound?   Thank you very much.

meron akong ginagamit na strings sa classical i forgot the brand. kulay black yung treble strings nya.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Archeo on February 03, 2011, 06:00:54 PM
From Ernie Ball Super Slinkys to D'Addario XL .9 - .42s for my Ibby 560 until budget restraints cut short my budget and I decided to buy RotoSound Roto Pinks .9 - .42s.

Still love the sound and feel of D'Addarios though.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: .bong. on February 03, 2011, 06:25:41 PM
From Ernie Ball Super Slinkys to D'Addario XL .9 - .42s for my Ibby 560 until budget restraints cut short my budget and I decided to buy RotoSound Roto Pinks .9 - .42s.

Still love the sound and feel of D'Addarios though.

Rotosound Pinks din gamit ko, kaya lang mabilis mag rust yung A at D strings nya ngayon, dati hindi naman ganun ang quality nya. Baka bumalik na lang ako sa Snarlin' Dogs or Ernie Ball
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bran_enzo on February 04, 2011, 10:40:28 AM
tulong mga brader :-)

gitara ko is Ibby SA120ex

alternative ang music ko
what specific string should i be using???
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kimhags on February 04, 2011, 10:44:35 AM
tulong mga brader :-)

gitara ko is Ibby SA120ex

alternative ang music ko
what specific string should i be using???

how about d'addario 9's for standard tuning or 10's if you like dropped tunings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mikki_blinkme on February 04, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
anong string yung pinaka sulit ngayon? mura na ok ang performance and durability?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Charles XI on February 04, 2011, 05:14:24 PM
anong string yung pinaka sulit ngayon? mura na ok ang performance and durability?

alice if no budget tlg and needed mo mag gitara badly :))

pero 300++ lng naman d'addario kea eto nlng bilhin mo heheh
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: guitarman8294 on February 04, 2011, 09:25:50 PM
alice if no budget tlg and needed mo mag gitara badly :))

pero 300++ lng naman d'addario kea eto nlng bilhin mo heheh

+10

 8-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gunlak on February 04, 2011, 09:50:12 PM
alice if no budget tlg and needed mo mag gitara badly :))

pero 300++ lng naman d'addario kea eto nlng bilhin mo heheh

umaabot pa ng 240 pag sale ang JB.

===========

i string D'Addario 10-46's on my brother's guitars.
they just feel right.. kung may 11's lang na available ditong D'add.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mikki_blinkme on February 04, 2011, 09:52:37 PM
haha! once in my life lang ako nag alice. ayoko na. ang tigas literal. hirap magbend tapos ako na mismo sumuko na sana mapputol na at mapalitan na ng malmbot. hahaha! ayoko na ng alice.

dádario or ernie ball na lang ako. teka matanong nga... iba'iba ernie ball may color coding pa nga. madalas kong makuha yung yellow yung super slinky ata yun... anong pinagkaiba ng mga slinky slinky super na yan?  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tongski_02 on February 04, 2011, 09:58:04 PM
umaabot pa ng 240 pag sale ang JB.

===========

i string D'Addario 10-46's on my brother's guitars.
they just feel right.. kung may 11's lang na available ditong D'add.

si plugzzzz mura benta nya ng d'addario strings, meron sya 9's and 10's......at paparating na 7 strings d'addario din.
bili na.
instant plug-in
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Charles XI on February 04, 2011, 10:41:43 PM
haha! once in my life lang ako nag alice. ayoko na. ang tigas literal. hirap magbend tapos ako na mismo sumuko na sana mapputol na at mapalitan na ng malmbot. hahaha! ayoko na ng alice.

dádario or ernie ball na lang ako. teka matanong nga... iba'iba ernie ball may color coding pa nga. madalas kong makuha yung yellow yung super slinky ata yun... anong pinagkaiba ng mga slinky slinky super na yan?  :lol:

alam ko pink ung super slinky eh... nasa diameter yan ng string :))

malalaman mo pag nagpunta k sa site nila

eto oh

http://www.ernieball.com/products/category-520-Electric

http://store.daddario.com/category/144875?language_id=1&currency_id=1

tapos sabi ng tropa ko pag humbuckers pick up mo .. 8's ang maganda tapos naman sa mga strat 9's or 10's para makapal tunog
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ioffendpeople on February 04, 2011, 11:47:48 PM
using d'addario superlights. (.09's) ernie balls just oxidize waaaaaaaaay to fast for me no matter what i do so i made the switch, plus a destitute college student such as myself can't afford elixirs yet lol.

.09's are so light, i can imagine what .08's feel like  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Charles XI on February 04, 2011, 11:50:24 PM
once u got to 8's ull feel heaven supra easy bending :)) pag nasanay k sa 8's hihina daliri mo ... d mo n kayang ibend ang 9's LOLs
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: guitarman8294 on February 05, 2011, 09:40:47 AM
once u got to 8's ull feel heaven supra easy bending :)) pag nasanay k sa 8's hihina daliri mo ... d mo n kayang ibend ang 9's LOLs

+100

and since hindi ako masyado mabend 10's gamit ko... :lol:
 8-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Limuel Talusan on March 14, 2011, 10:19:44 PM
D'Addario 9's finger friendly kasi  :-D

by the way ,
ano po ba mas maganda ,

D'Addaio 9's or 10's for strat ?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on March 14, 2011, 10:28:53 PM
D'Addario 9's finger friendly kasi  :-D

by the way ,
ano po ba mas maganda ,

D'Addaio 9's or 10's for strat ?

Depends sa sound na gusto mo ma-achieve at sa comfortability ng paggamit.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on March 14, 2011, 11:57:17 PM
D'Addario 9's finger friendly kasi  :-D

by the way ,
ano po ba mas maganda ,

D'Addaio 9's or 10's for strat ?

try 9.5s..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rowley75 on March 15, 2011, 04:09:20 AM
okay ba DR strings? di ko pa na-try e. sabi kasi nung saleslady sa sound essentials twice daw yung life span niya sa elixir.
tsaka ganda colorful.:-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SnicsBM on March 21, 2011, 12:13:47 PM
GHS Boomers 10. :wink:

Bumili akong strings extra nagkamali pa, hahaha. Ernie ball na 11. Patay. :lol: Okay lang kaya to sa Strat? Haha.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on March 21, 2011, 02:29:55 PM
okay ba DR strings? di ko pa na-try e. sabi kasi nung saleslady sa sound essentials twice daw yung life span niya sa elixir.
tsaka ganda colorful.:-D

Dunno about the lifespan, pero sa sound, oks naman. Some forumites had problems with them though.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: CrippledLucifer on May 13, 2011, 02:14:52 PM
Mga Sir! newbie here...ask ko lang po kung anong gauge ng string ang pwede for Drop C tuning..and btw floyd rose po yung bridge ng guitar ko..Ok ba yung 11-54 or mas thicker pa... :roll:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kimhags on May 13, 2011, 02:47:53 PM
Mga Sir! newbie here...ask ko lang po kung anong gauge ng string ang pwede for Drop C tuning..and btw floyd rose po yung bridge ng guitar ko..Ok ba yung 11-54 or mas thicker pa... :roll:

yes ok na ang .11.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jeffyonzon_025 on May 13, 2011, 03:12:52 PM
my first set of string is ernie ball(also the coated) , But its very brittle, string is hard, too bright that i dont like..etc..
-Then i switch to D'addario 09.46 ..the strings are awesome..opposite of ernie ball..^-
-but i still finding a string that don't rust..(because of sweaty hands :oops:)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Tasty on May 13, 2011, 03:15:33 PM
Elixir Polyweb 10s for me. Any other string brand rusts the following day unless I clean each string with alcohol every other day (at the very least) even if I don't use the guitar regularly. In fact, during the course of a two-hour rehearsal, normal strings accumulate enough grime that I end up unable to do slides. My strings may even begin to rust during practice or gigs depending on how much my hands sweat.

The Polywebs have been on my guitar for over a week now and they still look, sound and feel new. The slightly warmer and fuller tone they give comes as a bonus for me.

I never really clean my strings now. I just wipe each string lightly after use before storing the guitar.

I find the plain strings a bit sticky (probably because of the anti-rust coating) though, but almost any other string brand feels the same way to my hands. I simply use baby powder to fix it.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: CrippledLucifer on May 13, 2011, 03:19:20 PM
THANKS!!!  :-D :-D :-D :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on May 14, 2011, 10:41:21 PM


ROTO SOUND 10's (The Yellow One's)

Not too expensive, and gives me that quality that makes me feel relieved about
every penny I spent for it. haha :) it sounds very nice, the coating does not wear off easily,
it doesn't rust easily, and it doesnt SNAP that easily as I've experienced with snarling dogs :(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chicken08 on May 15, 2011, 07:25:46 PM

ROTO SOUND 10's (The Yellow One's)

Not too expensive, and gives me that quality that makes me feel relieved about
every penny I spent for it. haha :) it sounds very nice, the coating does not wear off easily,
it doesn't rust easily, and it doesnt SNAP that easily as I've experienced with snarling dogs :(

kabibili ko lang din nyan kahapon, astig yung free 1st string. hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: malmsteen joko on May 15, 2011, 07:40:06 PM
D addario strings yung exl 120 ata yun. tumatagal naman yung strings pero try to apply WD40 everytime na napansin nyu na rusted na,,,

selling my photogenic strat 3.5 k 09391338297

(http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/79/69/47649697/2_245349239l.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: max28 on May 15, 2011, 08:42:52 PM
pag naka fixed bridge ako zakk wylde easy to chug chug specially when you use the yellow tortex di ko na alam kase guage burado na kase
pero pag floyd ernieball rps parang elexir den kase pero usually gauge ko sa FR .11-.52 kase pag .55 malakas ang pull nang string too fat para para ilagay sa saddles
why did i use thick gauge ? easy bending tapping fast hammer on alternate picking slide and chugchugan i dunno pero thick gauge suits me well eh  :-D 
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Nolan0106 on May 15, 2011, 08:56:46 PM
GHS boomers .10-.52...= kilig to the bones.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: asdfghjkl123 on May 15, 2011, 09:18:44 PM
D'addario EXL110  :-D
Daddarios last longer than other brands. And you won't see any sign of rust for the first few days  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nightkids_racing on May 16, 2011, 11:31:00 AM
EXL120 - long life and magaan sa daliri
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: justin_oquendo on July 15, 2011, 05:25:13 PM
what's the best gauge sa Eb tuning na naka-set up sa Floyd-type bridge?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: raizen26 on July 18, 2011, 11:59:22 PM

ROTO SOUND 10's (The Yellow One's)

Not too expensive, and gives me that quality that makes me feel relieved about
every penny I spent for it. haha :) it sounds very nice, the coating does not wear off easily,
it doesn't rust easily, and it doesnt SNAP that easily as I've experienced with snarling dogs :(

thumbs up to that. for me, roto is a bang for the buck.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: justin_oquendo on July 19, 2011, 03:45:28 AM
hey thanks! like guthrie govan! hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: half_empty on July 19, 2011, 09:18:00 AM
kahit anong gauge 9s

mejo mahina ako sa bending eh, and im using strat  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jason on July 19, 2011, 09:46:55 AM
Dunno about the lifespan, pero sa sound, oks naman. Some forumites had problems with them though.

+1 sa Bass lang yata sir ok ang dr.'s... not sure tho im not a bassist eh :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: wowgie on August 01, 2011, 09:33:36 PM
D'addario EXL110  :-D
Daddarios last longer than other brands. And you won't see any sign of rust for the first few days  :-D

Haha... first few days tama... pero mabilis pa din kalawangin... mas gusto ko pa din sa Alice 9s... mas matagal tubuan ng rust ;)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 01, 2011, 10:05:13 PM
okay ba DR strings? di ko pa na-try e. sabi kasi nung saleslady sa sound essentials twice daw yung life span niya sa elixir.
tsaka ganda colorful.:-D

Used only once. Ok lang. 10s nila mas matigas sa 10s ng d addario. Pinalitan ko after 2 months. Tigas e.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 01, 2011, 10:10:32 PM
what's the best gauge sa Eb tuning na naka-set up sa Floyd-type bridge?

10's. Ok rin ang 9's. Try and choose what's best for you.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on August 01, 2011, 10:12:58 PM
D'Addario 9's finger friendly kasi  :-D

by the way ,
ano po ba mas maganda ,

D'Addaio 9's or 10's for strat ?

Depends on you bro. Try em.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markezekiel on August 02, 2011, 09:35:21 AM
Haha... first few days tama... pero mabilis pa din kalawangin... mas gusto ko pa din sa Alice 9s... mas matagal tubuan ng rust ;)

check your fret wires after using alice.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markezekiel on August 02, 2011, 09:44:56 AM
Haha... first few days tama... pero mabilis pa din kalawangin... mas gusto ko pa din sa Alice 9s... mas matagal tubuan ng rust ;)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: wowgie on August 02, 2011, 09:57:44 AM
check your fret wires after using alice.

Ok nmn fret wires ko... wala naman nangyari...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lestercanon on August 02, 2011, 06:09:35 PM
Alice 9's or 10's. Mura eh... :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markezekiel on August 03, 2011, 02:20:57 AM
Ok nmn fret wires ko... wala naman nangyari...

you may not feel it now but alice strings eats fret wires in a fast pace. Use it for about a month or two then bend different parts of your fretboard with different strings and you'll feel that your fretwires are damaged.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: wilay on August 07, 2011, 06:35:42 PM
For my classical guitar, D'Addario. Can't remember the gauge though.

For my electric, first tried D'Addario 9s, because D'Addario used to be the only string brand I knew :lol: Discovered that they rusted very quickly for me.

Switched to Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9s. Lasted longer than the D'Addario 9s, but still high-maintenance. And after a couple of years of using them, they seemed to become harder to bend than I remember.

Switched to Ernie Ball Extra Slinky 8s. Bends were ridiculously easy, and the strings lasted about the same as the Ernie Ball 9s. But eventually realized that they made my tone thin.

Currently trying Roto Sound British Steels 9s, and GHS Boomers 9s on my new 7-string. The Roto Sound 9s sound excellent out of the box. Not as bright as the ice-pick D'Addario and Ernie Ball 9s. The GHS 9s seem slightly brighter than the Roto Sound 9s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ysei on August 07, 2011, 06:55:11 PM
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm108/dk2a/08052011574.jpg)

My DR Neon Strings.
Just for fun lang.

Babalik parin ako sa d'addario after this.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dudeofdude on August 07, 2011, 11:50:06 PM
been using ernie ball .09's for years. sobrang nacurious ako sa elixir nanocoated, next string change siguro elixirs na. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on August 08, 2011, 12:25:18 AM
ghs boomers/progressives/santanas

will try pure nickels/nickel rockers soon
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leonard on August 11, 2011, 10:47:43 PM
D addario exl110's and exl115's tuning my guitar half step down, mainly for blues rock tunes.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: .bong. on August 15, 2011, 09:39:54 PM
Ernie Ball Super Slinky user here. Ok naman natagal din ng 2 months sa akin.

Tapos binigyan ako ng friend ko ng D'Addario EXL120, sana hiyang sa akin 'to.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jimy james on August 16, 2011, 12:13:37 AM
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3606/mariposayellow.jpg)

Old school... :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dirk on August 16, 2011, 02:14:58 AM
^^
Classic yan  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: CiscoCCNAipv6 on August 16, 2011, 04:14:09 AM
mga sir ok ba d addario EXL110 pang standard tuning? plano ko kasi magpalit from 09-46 to 10-46..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: hack3rberry on August 16, 2011, 07:20:14 AM
d' addario 10's pag bagong set. pag naputulan na ako ng treble strings replacement ko mariposa na lang 0-1-2.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bran_enzo on August 16, 2011, 10:49:42 PM
what's the best string for incubus,franco sounds???
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: trem3 on August 16, 2011, 11:06:27 PM
mga sir ok ba d addario EXL110 pang standard tuning? plano ko kasi magpalit from 09-46 to 10-46..

Yes pwedeng pwede. I'm user, same gauge for my standard and drop c tuning. Feels like .09 for Drop C.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dextoi on August 16, 2011, 11:27:03 PM
Ernie Ball Power Slinky user here...
nagtatry ako ng heavy gauge strings as of now... and i'm kind of liking it since hindi naman ako mahilig sa guitar solos and/or adlibs... more on riffing and heavy strumming... so, it works for me... soon ita-try ko ibang brands of heavy gauge strings?

any ideas on which brand to try next?
-will be backreading after this post- hehehehe :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: CiscoCCNAipv6 on August 17, 2011, 01:51:11 AM
wow thank you sir.. yung na gagamitin ko next..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: markv on August 17, 2011, 03:16:58 AM
(http://makinmusic.com.au/estore/images/Ernie_Ball_Super_Slinky_orig_241.jpg)

why? it feels/sounds great :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on August 17, 2011, 04:37:03 AM
d'arco by martin got me 24 sets good for a year :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: toolucy on August 19, 2011, 11:17:32 PM
I got to try the black diamond 10-52's, and i should say,it's really great quality at their price point.very nice strings,compared to ernie balls/d'addarios. I was pleasantly surprised. Not bang for the buck, but u get premium quality at a premium price point.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 08, 2011, 12:53:34 PM
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm108/dk2a/08052011574.jpg)

My DR Neon Strings.
Just for fun lang.

Babalik parin ako sa d'addario after this.

wow! where to get one of those? :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on November 08, 2011, 01:03:19 PM
Check my sig!!! :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phoenix_rising on November 08, 2011, 01:05:08 PM
Exclusively uses ELIXIR STRINGS!!! Prog on!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 08, 2011, 01:32:15 PM
just bought two elixir strings gauge 10 sulit kc di kinakalwang matagal pa tone!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on November 08, 2011, 04:40:41 PM
wow! where to get one of those? :-D

Sound essentials.

From D addario to Elixir strings!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Knoy on November 08, 2011, 11:51:27 PM
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10-46
 :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Papapuzza on November 09, 2011, 12:01:57 AM
Does 10-46 gauge have enough tension for Eb tuning? Planning to change mine from 11-48.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pao2pao16 on November 09, 2011, 12:55:42 AM
Does 10-46 gauge have enough tension for Eb tuning? Planning to change mine from 11-48.

Yup suits me. Mag iiba lang ung bending mo. Mas mabilis mag iba tono kaysa E tuning when bending.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 09, 2011, 08:37:57 AM
Sayang! Wala silang light top/heavy bottom (10-52) ng Neon Strings. Drop C tuning kasi ako. Kakayanin kaya ng standard gauge 10 yung drop C or should I switch to gauge 11?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: renz13 on November 09, 2011, 08:43:10 AM
Does 10-46 gauge have enough tension for Eb tuning? Planning to change mine from 11-48.
Yes...Naka D standard ako sa 10s :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jason on November 09, 2011, 02:19:44 PM
guys any suggestions? i use my guitar once a week, minsan wala pa nga. minsan every other week. whats a good string that doesnt rust that fast? laging nasa case eh, busy sa trabaho. anong suggestions nyo? thanks
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phoenix_rising on November 09, 2011, 02:50:13 PM
guys any suggestions? i use my guitar once a week, minsan wala pa nga. minsan every other week. whats a good string that doesnt rust that fast? laging nasa case eh, busy sa trabaho. anong suggestions nyo? thanks

Elixir strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shutterbugjohn on November 09, 2011, 05:15:21 PM
hey sir phoenix, been contemplating on getting elixirs for my acoustic. di ba may dalawa klase coating yan? poly at nano ? ano mas ok?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 09, 2011, 05:26:23 PM
hey sir phoenix, been contemplating on getting elixirs for my acoustic. di ba may dalawa klase coating yan? poly at nano ? ano mas ok?

ung polyweb mas makapal ung coating ng strings ung nanoweb bagong labas ng elixir un mas manipis ang coating mas traditonal ung hipo mas malambot but im also planning to use polyweb :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shutterbugjohn on November 09, 2011, 05:33:35 PM
ung polyweb mas makapal ung coating ng strings ung nanoweb bagong labas ng elixir un mas manipis ang coating mas traditonal ung hipo mas malambot but im also planning to use polyweb :-D

so kung patagalan ng string life, mas matagal yung poly siguro?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 09, 2011, 05:40:50 PM
so kung patagalan ng string life, mas matagal yung poly siguro?
parehas lng cguro tagal nian pero dipende n siguro sa hipo mo un sabe nila its good for 2 years kapag di ganun ka laspag pag gamet.. ung akin gamet ko is nanoweb its about 1 month na pero wala pa reng kalwang parang bago p ren strings taaas paren ng tone..  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on November 09, 2011, 06:39:39 PM
guys any suggestions? i use my guitar once a week, minsan wala pa nga. minsan every other week. whats a good string that doesnt rust that fast? laging nasa case eh, busy sa trabaho. anong suggestions nyo? thanks

Elixir. You won't be disappointed. Great for that purpose (in fact.. made for that purpose haha). Don't need to look any further. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SRJ on November 09, 2011, 08:50:25 PM
Ernie ball 10's :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rowley75 on November 09, 2011, 08:52:43 PM
guys any suggestions? i use my guitar once a week, minsan wala pa nga. minsan every other week. whats a good string that doesnt rust that fast? laging nasa case eh, busy sa trabaho. anong suggestions nyo? thanks

ELIXIR!! nuff said.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Papapuzza on November 09, 2011, 09:31:35 PM
Thanks for the reply, guys! Lalaspagin ko muna itong set na ito before switching to 10s!  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jason on November 11, 2011, 11:35:28 AM
Elixir. You won't be disappointed. Great for that purpose (in fact.. made for that purpose haha). Don't need to look any further. :-)


thanks man!


ygpm :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on November 13, 2011, 11:15:22 PM
im still using D'addario though I want to switch to elixirs. :| tight budget.  :-(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mollenejosh on November 14, 2011, 10:33:38 AM
I always prefer Dean Markley Strings. Clear tone, matagal mangalawang at matibay! Kaso very rare talaga ito, at mas mahal sa Ernie Ball at D'Addario. Kaya Maya na lang muna :)). I hate D'Addario, just my own experience lang naman. i tried to buy it thrice in different occasions, both acoustic and electric strings, pero disaappointed talaga ako. Mas madaling maputol, madaling mangongo at kalawangin. very contrast sa DM. Yung Ernie Ball naman, mas ok sya sa DD pero madali rin kalawangin.. this is all my own experience lang naman. Sayang nagpalit na ng endorser si Steve Vai from DD to EB.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mykelm03 on November 14, 2011, 12:34:59 PM
just bought two elixir strings gauge 10 sulit kc di kinakalwang matagal pa tone!!

+1000 yun nga lang ang mahal diyan sa Pinas ng Elixir... Buti mura dito sa SG..bought 3 sets of .9 and .10 nano.....almost 200+ din ang difference compare sa price diyan sa pinas...hehehehe....
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 14, 2011, 01:46:41 PM
+1000 yun nga lang ang mahal diyan sa Pinas ng Elixir... Buti mura dito sa SG..bought 3 sets of .9 and .10 nano.....almost 200+ din ang difference compare sa price diyan sa pinas...hehehehe....
oo bro sulit n sulit yun lng mahal dito sa pinas nabile ko elixir ko about 775 sabe sa akin sale pa daw un about 900 daw ung original price  :-D :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jason on November 14, 2011, 01:54:49 PM
from D addario planning to switch sa Elixir, parang regular strings lang yung life ng Addario sa akin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arkeetar on November 14, 2011, 02:00:47 PM
kakapalit ko pa lang ng 10s sa PRS singlecut, nung una hesitant ako dahil baka tumaas action, pero nakalimutan ko...
nakasetup nga pala sa 9s at low action yung guitar, kaya nung pinalitan ko bumalanse lang s'ya sa setup ng strat ko hehe

ngayon, parehas na kong naka 10s sa humbucker at single coil... ah yung tele ko pala naka 10s na rin, di ko pa lang nahahawakan hahaha  :-D

d'addario lahat  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phoenix_rising on November 14, 2011, 02:15:48 PM
since elixir is now in the Phils thanks to Lyric, i don't mind shelling a few than wait months, i guess I already spent a lot using other strings just for my order of strings to arrive. Sulit parin. My elixir strings last almost 4 months and is still going. In order for them to last longer, alagaan niyo lang siya.

I normally change 3-4x a month. so i'm really happy with elixir.  One pack of Elixir from 3-4 packs of strings a month??? Big savings parin! Prog on!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: samuelfianza on November 14, 2011, 02:43:42 PM
still stuck with alice.  :-( :-(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: randall824 on November 14, 2011, 02:44:43 PM
d addario sa akin pag kalawang na yung higher E hanggang G string rotosounds na lang ang kapalit yung tig iisang piece..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on November 14, 2011, 02:56:10 PM
d addario sa akin pag kalawang na yung higher E hanggang G string rotosounds na lang ang kapalit yung tig iisang piece..

Elixirs will solve that :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jason on November 14, 2011, 03:00:53 PM
wala kasing magandang replacement ng higher E dito sa amin kaya per set lang talaga option ko  :-(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phoenix_rising on November 14, 2011, 03:18:14 PM
wala kasing magandang replacement ng higher E dito sa amin kaya per set lang talaga option ko  :-(

Elixir has tingi!  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on November 14, 2011, 03:52:03 PM
Elixir has tingi!  :-D

oh tlga? sa lyric din mbbili ung tingi? ok ah..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 14, 2011, 04:28:17 PM
wooo!! Go for elixir guys! its realy worth it!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on November 14, 2011, 05:00:52 PM
oh tlga? sa lyric din mbbili ung tingi? ok ah..

May sumabay sa akin ng tingi online :-) check the webstores - mga $3 each.

Can't wait to get my Pyramids soon :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Papapuzza on November 14, 2011, 08:42:01 PM
Waiting for the Elixir to arrive. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phoenix_rising on November 14, 2011, 10:31:37 PM
oh tlga? sa lyric din mbbili ung tingi? ok ah..

yupyup!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on November 14, 2011, 11:00:53 PM
Waiting for the Elixir to arrive. :-)

Hope you enjoy them for a long time :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mister_woods on November 14, 2011, 11:24:22 PM
how much ba ang set ng elixir strings at ng makabili ng matuwa naman si axe ko.. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Papapuzza on November 14, 2011, 11:37:14 PM
Hope you enjoy them for a long time :-)

Based on the reviews, for sure I will! :evil:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on November 14, 2011, 11:41:28 PM
Check my sig!!! :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: paranoid on November 15, 2011, 11:04:59 AM
Hindi ba matakaw sa fret wires yung Elixir?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 15, 2011, 01:56:16 PM
how much ba ang set ng elixir strings at ng makabili ng matuwa naman si axe ko.. :-D
775 bro dipende dalwang klase kasi yun merung nanoweb at polyweb
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phoenix_rising on November 15, 2011, 02:19:09 PM
Hindi ba matakaw sa fret wires yung Elixir?

Definitely not!!! :-) Worth every peso. And always smiling because of Elixir strings!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mister_woods on November 16, 2011, 02:39:38 PM
775 bro dipende dalwang klase kasi yun merung nanoweb at polyweb

alin mas maganda sa dalawa sir?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: randymarsh on November 16, 2011, 04:49:25 PM
d'addario and ernie ball strings. i've stopped buying per pack, mas mura kasi pag bulk.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/306847_10150449067678852_658553851_10907268_66669748_n.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Lugaw_Zero on November 16, 2011, 05:53:38 PM
d'addario and ernie ball strings. i've stopped buying per pack, mas mura kasi pag bulk.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/306847_10150449067678852_658553851_10907268_66669748_n.jpg)


Best strings there is.. :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on November 16, 2011, 09:00:14 PM
alin mas maganda sa dalawa sir?

Mas sikat nano :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 21, 2011, 02:38:57 PM
alin mas maganda sa dalawa sir?
nano para sa akin kc manipis malambot feel ko :-D :-D polyweb try mo ren makapal coating mas makintab tignan :))
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 22, 2011, 04:42:14 PM
d'addario and ernie ball strings. i've stopped buying per pack, mas mura kasi pag bulk.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/306847_10150449067678852_658553851_10907268_66669748_n.jpg)
how much bile nio dito sir??
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ben Tsing Co on November 23, 2011, 01:53:52 PM
Hindi ba matakaw sa fret wires yung Elixir?
Definitely not!!! :-) Worth every peso. And always smiling because of Elixir strings!!!


masubukan nga din yung elixir strings  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 24, 2011, 10:04:30 AM
Definitely not!!! :-) Worth every peso. And always smiling because of Elixir strings!!!
 

masubukan nga din yung elixir strings  :-D
try mo sir medyo mahal pero worth it! :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: brandey on November 24, 2011, 10:31:55 AM
as of now. Settle muna ako sa roto yellows. I just change the E B G strings with La Mariposa 0,2,3 every week or 2 para sa P&W :-). I have a set of elixirs but im saving it for a special occasion (recording 8-))

Well for me all strings are just the same as long as they are the same gauge, the difference is if they are fresh or not :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: flyingkickpenguin on November 24, 2011, 10:52:39 AM
Dunlop Heavycore! .11 para sa drop d tuning!

mejo tumatagal siya sa abuso!  :-o
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: randymarsh on November 24, 2011, 11:50:21 AM
how much bile nio dito sir??

the 25 set bulk strings is around $90 which is the price of buying 10 sets in one go. parang buy 10 take 15 :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmaestrobri on November 24, 2011, 06:48:52 PM
as of now. Settle muna ako sa roto yellows. I just change the E B G strings with La Mariposa 0,2,3 every week or 2 para sa P&W :-). I have a set of elixirs but im saving it for a special occasion (recording 8-))

Well for me all strings are just the same as long as they are the same gauge, the difference is if they are fresh or not :-D

salpak mo na yan. they will last! :)

Dunlop Heavycore! .11 para sa drop d tuning!

mejo tumatagal siya sa abuso!  :-o

sakit sa kamay nyan ah! naka drop b na ako sa gauge 11s lol
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on November 24, 2011, 07:38:19 PM
salpak mo na yan. they will last! :)



True! Fresh pa rin haha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on November 24, 2011, 07:48:58 PM
Dunlop Heavycore! .11 para sa drop d tuning!

mejo tumatagal siya sa abuso!  :-o

hi whats the diff of heavycores sa normal guitar strings? i play 11s on standard tuning kasi eh.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on November 24, 2011, 08:03:43 PM


sakit sa kamay nyan ah! naka drop b na ako sa gauge 11s lol
+1 ang tigas na nian bro
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: barneykols on November 25, 2011, 10:29:50 AM
Dunlop Heavycore! .11 para sa drop d tuning!

mejo tumatagal siya sa abuso!  :-o

Pa-try nga nyan! Balak ko magshift into 11's e. :D

Para di OT, naubos na stock ko ng elixirs, back to Olympia ako habang wala pang budget.  :roll:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on November 27, 2011, 11:02:32 PM
waiting for the elixirs this tuesday.   :wave:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gian363 on January 25, 2012, 06:35:38 PM
plan ko bumili ng greg bennett um1, tapos tunings na madalas kong gamit drop D and drop C#, ano ba perfect gauge? .10-.52 swak na ba?  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on January 25, 2012, 07:20:50 PM
Definitely not!!! :-) Worth every peso. And always smiling because of Elixir strings!!!
 

masubukan nga din yung elixir strings  :-D

Check my sig bro!! :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rowley75 on January 25, 2012, 07:23:47 PM
elixir - life
PYRAMID - tone and feel!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chifonclo on January 25, 2012, 09:18:58 PM
elixir - life
PYRAMID - tone and feel!
+1
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on January 25, 2012, 09:25:15 PM
I just put Elixir strings on my two guitars a while ago. Let's see how long they will last.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: yngwie09 on January 25, 2012, 09:54:08 PM
d'addario and ernie ball strings.  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SRK on January 25, 2012, 10:14:37 PM
1. d' addario/dunlop/ernie ball .10-.52 for my "riff" guitar (standard tuning)
2. d' addario .10-.46 for my "metal" guitar (standard tuning)
3. d' addario .09-.42 for my "shred" guitar (standard tuning)
4. d' addario .10-.46 for my "blues" guitar (down 1/2 half step-Eb)

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on January 26, 2012, 12:39:15 AM
elixir - life
PYRAMID - tone and feel!

how long did the Pyramid strings last? very curious bout that string.  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: vitek on January 26, 2012, 01:36:42 AM


Elixir strings (http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/vitekcorpuz/devil-1.gif)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: glasgowkizz on January 26, 2012, 02:00:02 AM
D'Addario EXL110 kasi pasok sa budget.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: haywire48 on January 26, 2012, 03:00:03 AM
Mga master medyo off topic kasi its all about classical guitar strings usually kasi ang ginagamit ko D'Addario, I want to try other strings kasi base on experience hirap maiwasan mag squeak any info regarding other brands like La Bella saka yun mga European brands like Savarez meron kaya available dito sa Pinas? TIA
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dennis22opina on January 26, 2012, 01:15:05 PM
D'Addario EXL 110's...But wanting to try Elixirs.. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phoenix_rising on January 26, 2012, 05:40:36 PM
Mga master medyo off topic kasi its all about classical guitar strings usually kasi ang ginagamit ko D'Addario, I want to try other strings kasi base on experience hirap maiwasan mag squeak any info regarding other brands like La Bella saka yun mga European brands like Savarez meron kaya available dito sa Pinas? TIA

Savarez is available at Lyric.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on January 26, 2012, 05:53:48 PM
Just tried Elixirs for the first time. I strung both my Tele and RG with Elixir Nanowebs. The strings are smooth! Let's see how long they would last.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: haywire48 on January 27, 2012, 03:22:57 AM
Savarez is available at Lyric.

Ok sir salamat
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on January 29, 2012, 12:02:19 AM
still stuck with D'addario.  :-(
will try elixirs really this time. just waiting for xelly's elixirs.  ^-^
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rowley75 on January 29, 2012, 08:40:12 AM
how long did the Pyramid strings last? very curious bout that string.  :wink:

on for 2 months now. shows discoloration but no rust. if you want long life span.. go for elixirs. if you want playability, better tone, better feel, go for pyramids.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on January 29, 2012, 09:06:06 AM
It's been a few days sing Cayle strung both his RG and Tele with Elixir 10s. One thing I easily recognized, kahit iniiwan lang sa stand yung gitara, after a few days ay wala pa ring kahit anong sign ng rust or corrosion.

Sa D'Addario, iwan mo lang ng mga 4-5 days ng nasa stand at mapapansin na nagingitim na yung strings.

However, mas gusto ko pa rin mag D'Addario. Elixirs feel different. Parang mataas ang tension ng 10s nila. Must be due to the coating. Mahirap magbend eh. Nung naka D'Addario 10s yung Tele ni Cayle, lagi ko kino-commend yung magnadang setup kasi sobrang light gamitin saka masarap yung pakiramdam ng strings. Pero nung nag Elixir talaga siya, meh..

I won't be seeing myself using Elixirs as well. I'll stick with my ever trusty D'Addarios kung feel ang pag-uusapan.

Buti may GAS brother na pwede mag try ng mga bagay at his financial expense but with my knowledge gain. Hahaha.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rowley75 on January 29, 2012, 09:15:45 AM
It's been a few days sing Cayle strung both his RG and Tele with Elixir 10s. One thing I easily recognized, kahit iniiwan lang sa stand yung gitara, after a few days ay wala pa ring kahit anong sign ng rust or corrosion.

Sa D'Addario, iwan mo lang ng mga 4-5 days ng nasa stand at mapapansin na nagingitim na yung strings.

However, mas gusto ko pa rin mag D'Addario. Elixirs feel different. Parang mataas ang tension ng 10s nila. Must be due to the coating. Mahirap magbend eh. Nung naka D'Addario 10s yung Tele ni Cayle, lagi ko kino-commend yung magnadang setup kasi sobrang light gamitin saka masarap yung pakiramdam ng strings. Pero nung nag Elixir talaga siya, meh..

I won't be seeing myself using Elixirs as well. I'll stick with my ever trusty D'Addarios kung feel ang pag-uusapan.

Buti may GAS brother na pwede mag try ng mga bagay at his financial expense but with my knowledge gain. Hahaha.

same thoughts as well sa elixirs. though i use nanowebs na thinner coating. really really long lifespan. try pyramids bro! 400 lang yung blue at 500 yung orange..:-D talbog yung d'addario dun.. imo.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on January 29, 2012, 09:44:24 AM
same thoughts as well sa elixirs. though i use nanowebs na thinner coating. really really long lifespan. try pyramids bro! 400 lang yung blue at 500 yung orange..:-D talbog yung d'addario dun.. imo.

Hahaha. Interesting ang Pyramids eh. Siguro if I can get a set for flat 400 na via meet-up at hindi shipping (dagdag kasi sa cost), I can try one out. Pero kung parehas lang din sila ng life span ng D'Addario, baka hindi rin ako magpalit.

Tingin ko kasi sa Pyramid, yungg feel ng strings ang pinaka selling point nila, sige, isama na rin natin yung tone.
Sa Elixir naman, yung life span ang selling point nila.

Pero kung price vs lifespan vs feel, mahirap pa rin talunin ang D'Addario imo. Especially when you can get two sets for a price of one Pyramid.

Hindi ko naman masyadong pinepraise ang D'Addario. Solid na Alice user din ako dati. Hahaha. Nagpalit lang ako to give D'Addarios one more shot, tapos di  na ako bumalik sa Alice. Hehehe.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arkeetar on January 29, 2012, 10:42:42 AM
d'addarrio pa rin... elixirs mahal pero masyado ng matigas tension...

pyramid sabi ng kakilala ko olats daw eh  :idea:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on January 29, 2012, 11:13:18 AM
i gotta be honest: i use ernie ball coz most of my guitar heroes use it. :razz:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on January 29, 2012, 01:53:08 PM
d'addarrio pa rin... elixirs mahal pero masyado ng matigas tension...

pyramid sabi ng kakilala ko olats daw eh  :idea:

Hindi masyado kung sa akin ka kukuha bro. Feb10!! Check my sig!!  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arkeetar on January 29, 2012, 02:44:46 PM
Hindi masyado kung sa akin ka kukuha bro. Feb10!! Check my sig!!  :lol:

hehe may stock na ko bro hehe 2 box, may umuwing barkada from tate, nagpasabay ako  :wave:

pero pag naubos s'yo ko kukuha hehe

-----
elixirs pala, na try ko tele/strat ni micsis, naka 11s pa, pero parang 10s...

depende din pala sa setup hehehe  :idea:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jeshwey on January 30, 2012, 12:24:05 AM
D'Addario 9's for my Fender Telecaster.

Q: Why?
A: 9's na gamit ko simula nung binili ko yung Tele.  Super reliable. Umaabot ng 5-6 months bago ko palitan ng bagong set ng strings. Matiyagang punas punas after gamitin sa bahay o sa gig para tumagal.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: PLESIM on January 30, 2012, 12:35:31 AM
Rotosound strings .10s and imo, sounds good.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rowley75 on January 30, 2012, 01:06:45 AM
Hahaha. Interesting ang Pyramids eh. Siguro if I can get a set for flat 400 na via meet-up at hindi shipping (dagdag kasi sa cost), I can try one out. Pero kung parehas lang din sila ng life span ng D'Addario, baka hindi rin ako magpalit.

Tingin ko kasi sa Pyramid, yungg feel ng strings ang pinaka selling point nila, sige, isama na rin natin yung tone.
Sa Elixir naman, yung life span ang selling point nila.

Pero kung price vs lifespan vs feel, mahirap pa rin talunin ang D'Addario imo. Especially when you can get two sets for a price of one Pyramid.

Hindi ko naman masyadong pinepraise ang D'Addario. Solid na Alice user din ako dati. Hahaha. Nagpalit lang ako to give D'Addarios one more shot, tapos di  na ako bumalik sa Alice. Hehehe.

on the lifespan of pyramids. it's longer than d'addarios. 2 hrs lang d'addario sakin may rust na. elixir 1 year wala padin. pyramid 2 months discoloration palang.
btw, feel ng pyramid 10s parang 9s pero tunog 10s..:-D

btw, si plugzzz 400 flat nagbebenta.

d'addarrio pa rin... elixirs mahal pero masyado ng matigas tension...

pyramid sabi ng kakilala ko olats daw eh  :idea:

better try it yourself. never going back to d'addarios because of pyramids.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: flyingkickpenguin on January 30, 2012, 01:13:52 AM
hi whats the diff of heavycores sa normal guitar strings? i play 11s on standard tuning kasi eh.


Ginawa nila yung heavycore specifically for drop or lowered tunings atsaka mas tight rin siya di gaano mabilis mawala sa tono compared sa ibang strings na ginagamit for drop tunings. imo.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on January 30, 2012, 02:10:48 PM
Been an Elixir (Nano) user for quite sometime now, both for my acoustics and electric. Panalo sa tone and string-life. Kaya lang talagang mabigat sa bulsa, kaya I'm looking or a good alternative.

I've tried D'Addarrio, okay ang feel niya kaya lang, kinakain ng acid ng daliri ko :-D

How about those Pyramids? Musta tunog at string-life nito?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on January 31, 2012, 12:49:22 AM
back read ka bro. my konting reviews sa pyramid strings  I think in the last 2 pages of this thread.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: skeletonboy on January 31, 2012, 02:16:55 AM
Still D'Addario EXL110. I'm curious about Elixir and Pyramid. Might try them one of these days. :roll:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on January 31, 2012, 12:51:37 PM
^^ same here bro. pero i might give it a try for the elixirs first since medyo tight budget ako. i'll rely on its string life for now para di papalit palit ng set.  :idea:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: MarksmanXXI on January 31, 2012, 10:04:15 PM
For two consecutive years I've been using D'Addario EXL145 12's for my LP and ESXL110 10's for my acoustic. Got my tone right. In my opinion the somewhat chime-like feeling I get with these strings made me fall in love with them.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on January 31, 2012, 11:45:45 PM
Been an Elixir (Nano) user for quite sometime now, both for my acoustics and electric. Panalo sa tone and string-life. Kaya lang talagang mabigat sa bulsa, kaya I'm looking or a good alternative.

I've tried D'Addarrio, okay ang feel niya kaya lang, kinakain ng acid ng daliri ko :-D

How about those Pyramids? Musta tunog at string-life nito?

Hindi na yun mabigat sa bulsa bro kung sa akin ka kukuha! Check my sig!! Malapit na ko magkaroon ng picing!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on February 01, 2012, 12:04:39 AM
sana 400 or lower pa.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: donard on February 01, 2012, 12:38:21 AM
Im a solid ernie ball user,but want to try the elixirs,same lang ba feel ng 9s nila.at any feedback kung ganu tumagal ung string life sa inyo.im planning to try it pagdating ng stocks ni Xelly.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on February 01, 2012, 02:04:14 PM
as i've read from the previous post here, tumatagal daw ang elixir upto a year depende sa usage at pagalaga ng strings. thats why i want to try them para mas tipid.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: donard on February 01, 2012, 03:20:51 PM
Up to a year???really?if its true.im going to settle for that.sana same feel with eb 9s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: spyderman on February 01, 2012, 03:33:26 PM
ernie ball super slinky since i got my first guitar.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on February 01, 2012, 03:37:16 PM
Hindi na yun mabigat sa bulsa bro kung sa akin ka kukuha! Check my sig!! Malapit na ko magkaroon ng picing!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Uuy, gusto ko yan. Please keep us posted, hehe.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Saturn/Return on February 01, 2012, 04:14:09 PM
How about those Pyramids? Musta tunog at string-life nito?

The sound is fuller. Tighter and snappier low end. Thicker yet clearer sound. No skinny, ice-pick tones here. Nice organic type of tone with a longer sustain. These stings resonate beautifully and are much more consistent in tone than D'Addario's. They also sound much more alive and clearer compared to Elixirs. Plus they're really comfortable to play with. :)

More details here:

http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=254426.0 (http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=254426.0)


Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on February 01, 2012, 04:34:23 PM
The sound is fuller. Tighter and snappier low end. Thicker yet clearer sound. No skinny, ice-pick tones here. Nice organic type of tone with a longer sustain. These stings resonate beautifully and are much more consistent in tone than D'Addario's. They also sound much more alive and clearer compared to Elixirs. Plus they're really comfortable to play with. :)

More details here:

http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=254426.0 (http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=254426.0)

Thanks sir. I think it's worth trying.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on February 01, 2012, 11:15:56 PM
Up to a year???really?if its true.im going to settle for that.sana same feel with eb 9s.

they say that elixirs has tighter tension because of the coating. but i'll still try their 10's. hopefully work for me.  :-\

The sound is fuller. Tighter and snappier low end. Thicker yet clearer sound. No skinny, ice-pick tones here. Nice organic type of tone with a longer sustain. These stings resonate beautifully and are much more consistent in tone than D'Addario's. They also sound much more alive and clearer compared to Elixirs. Plus they're really comfortable to play with. :)

More details here:

http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=254426.0 (http://talk.philmusic.com/index.php?topic=254426.0)

definitely will try this pyramids. but, maybe not for now.  :-(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Saturn/Return on February 01, 2012, 11:52:12 PM
Thanks sir. I think it's worth trying.


Anytime. Keep me posted on what you go with, I'll be curious. I'm always interested in hearing other people's experiences.  :)


Still D'Addario EXL110. I'm curious about Elixir and Pyramid. Might try them one of these days. :roll:

Go for it bro, give them both a try and see which one works for you. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tantan99 on February 07, 2012, 07:23:55 PM
dunlop 10's.. it sound great for me.. :))
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on February 08, 2012, 01:50:57 PM
Uuy, gusto ko yan. Please keep us posted, hehe.

May pricing na ako bro. Check my sig.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on February 08, 2012, 04:12:47 PM
May pricing na ako bro. Check my sig.  :-)

Sir, PM sent.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: spetsnaz1123 on February 08, 2012, 06:58:38 PM
d'addario pa rin  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on February 08, 2012, 07:30:45 PM
d'addario pa rin  :)

Ayus yan bro mukhang magkakaroon na rin ako niyan sa Friday!!  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Deadwing on February 09, 2012, 01:41:14 AM
Ang gusto kong subukan ngayong yung Ernie Ball Cobalt

(http://thefretwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Screen-Shot-2012-01-20-at-10.20.24-AM-150x150.png)

Pagbasa ko ng review sa Guitar Player, may halong magnetic alloy yung mga strings.  This may influence how it would naturally react to pickups.  Color me curious.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: musicdigitalsounds on February 09, 2012, 02:13:36 AM
Rotosound.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: spp_222 on February 09, 2012, 03:15:04 AM
o.t. lang mga sir
nakakabili ba ng d'addario na tingi sa lazer o jb?

lagi kasi putol ung number 4 sakin
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Van* on February 09, 2012, 03:26:55 AM
i haven't tried anything other than d addario, ernie ball at mariposa nung nasa pinas pa ako. I'm probably missing alot, i wonder how other string set feels...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ioffendpeople on February 09, 2012, 02:36:09 PM
elixirs...a cheap ass college student like me needs to be economical, and what better way to put off having to buy strings when they get all grimy? i do wonder what will happen if one breaks though, that might be a real headache lol.

they dont sound too bad either, and the constant new string feel makes me cream my jeans every time i lay hands on my guitars. might as well pay once now then keep paying for new strings every now and then
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: walanakamingyelo on February 09, 2012, 08:22:36 PM
Forever gauge 9 eb ako till i switched to gauge 11 try lang makafeel ng bagong gauge. tapos martin na clapton's choice for acoustic. sounds nice pero mabilis mangitim yung strings eh... anyways, anu feel ng rps for eb users diyan? anu pinagkaiba nila sa mga regular na eb's on the market? and any reviews on eb cobalts if may nakagamit na salamat!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ibysdad on February 09, 2012, 09:42:47 PM
GHS progressives and Super Steels 10-46 for me. I like that "tightness" that they provide both physically and musically.

If you are into Megadeth, Vicious Rumors, Riot, Judas Priest and other 80s heavy metal bands you might like these strings \m/



Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: evhul on February 09, 2012, 10:05:44 PM
Elixir Nanoweb 10's

The bending feel is so different, I like it.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: CrippledLucifer on February 09, 2012, 11:45:42 PM
Elixir nanoweb 10's because it's so mainstream..lol. just joking. :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on February 10, 2012, 12:56:32 AM
going to the mainstream. lol  :lol:
i'll get my elixirs hopefully tomorrow. sana available si brader xelly para mkapagrestring na.  :razz:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on February 10, 2012, 01:54:54 AM
going to the mainstream. lol  :lol:
i'll get my elixirs hopefully tomorrow. sana available si brader xelly para mkapagrestring na.  :razz:

Text2x tayo bukas bro!! Mainstream!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on February 10, 2012, 02:08:05 AM

The bending feel is so different, I like it.

Interesting.. Never found the bending to be remarkable.

As they say, YMMV.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on February 10, 2012, 09:54:21 PM
i'll try elixir nanoweb.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: manilacoke3 on February 13, 2012, 04:33:47 PM
I use Ernie Ball 9s before sa Strat. I've been using those cheap 9s sa JB with free pick (GTX ba yun?) for a year na. Tone lasts for around 2 months with 3 days a week usage. I bit tighter than Ernies pero 100 bucks lang naman. I wouldn't mind changing every 2 months or so.

My friend uses Roto Pure Nickel 10s on his Strat. Really smooth and warm tone. Might change to that soon.

Anyone tried Roto 8s? I'm feeling a bit lazy lately and Alex Hutchings tone doesn't really sound thin with Roto 8s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on February 13, 2012, 04:47:19 PM
I use Ernie Ball 9s before sa Strat. I've been using those cheap 9s sa JB with free pick (GTX ba yun?) for a year na. Tone lasts for around 2 months with 3 days a week usage. I bit tighter than Ernies pero 100 bucks lang naman. I wouldn't mind changing every 2 months or so.

My friend uses Roto Pure Nickel 10s on his Strat. Really smooth and warm tone. Might change to that soon.

Anyone tried Roto 8s? I'm feeling a bit lazy lately and Alex Hutchings tone doesn't really sound thin with Roto 8s.

I used roto 10's for my fender am strat before and sounds ok. but it lasted for less than a month my rust na. so then I switched to D'addarios. it works for me though I already switched again to Elixirs.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gainsucker on February 13, 2012, 06:46:21 PM
i've tried Elixir's, not for me, parang nawala yung buhay  :-(

went back to D'addario's 11's on my lp  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: quaternotetriplet on February 13, 2012, 06:51:10 PM
i've tried Elixir's, not for me, parang nawala yung buhay  :-(

went back to D'addario's 11's on my lp  :-D
:-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on February 13, 2012, 08:55:06 PM
i've tried Elixir's, not for me, parang nawala yung buhay  :-(

went back to D'addario's 11's on my lp  :-D

Sir, when you say parang nawalan ng buhay, what do you mean?

In my own experience kasi parang nagkabuhay naman ... yung tipong naka-redbull, ang tikas ng tunog  :-D

I guess it's tone brightness is not for everybody then...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gainsucker on February 13, 2012, 09:13:14 PM
Sir, when you say parang nawalan ng buhay, what do you mean?

In my own experience kasi parang nagkabuhay naman ... yung tipong naka-redbull, ang tikas ng tunog  :-D

I guess it's tone brightness is not for everybody then...

strings react differently sa guitar na pinaglalagyan, i guess it has great outcome on yours.

on my end, elixirs sounded dull. kaya balik agad sa D'addario, not that long lasting compared sa elixirs, pero andun pa rin yung clarity.

 
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: macmackerz on February 20, 2012, 09:10:11 PM
Sir, when you say parang nawalan ng buhay, what do you mean?

In my own experience kasi parang nagkabuhay naman ... yung tipong naka-redbull, ang tikas ng tunog  :-D

I guess it's tone brightness is not for everybody then...

this.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bendedbeam on February 21, 2012, 10:31:39 AM
Fingers are now strong enough for EB 0.11s on a 25.5" scale--standard tuning. Just found out that I can play this string on medium jumbo frets. For about 5 years, I've almost given up on 0.11s. Dati on a 24.75" scale lang hirap na ko--kapagod, yung pala frets lang ang katapat. :-P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: doubletrouble on February 22, 2012, 12:10:43 PM
Elixir Nanoweb 10-52's. Very silky feeling.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Rmansh on February 22, 2012, 12:49:25 PM
strings react differently sa guitar na pinaglalagyan, i guess it has great outcome on yours.

on my end, elixirs sounded dull. kaya balik agad sa D'addario, not that long lasting compared sa elixirs, pero andun pa rin yung clarity.

Naging dull yun bass and brighter yun treble. And nasanay na rin ako sa d addarrios, not a fan of sliding elixirs.

Try mo yun cleartone bka magustuha mo
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on February 22, 2012, 09:08:58 PM
Elixir Nanoweb 10-52's. Very silky feeling.

Kakakabit mo lang bro?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gainsucker on February 22, 2012, 09:41:01 PM
Naging dull yun bass and brighter yun treble. And nasanay na rin ako sa d addarrios, not a fan of sliding elixirs.

Try mo yun cleartone bka magustuha mo

Balik muna ko sa 10 52's, try ko yang cleartone soon, sana clear nga.
Baka maganda ang elixirs sa strats at teles, sayang wala ako nun  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: doubletrouble on February 23, 2012, 12:58:40 PM
Kakakabit mo lang bro?

yes, sir. magkakaroon ba kayo ng stocks ng ganito? la kasi dito eh. sa tom lee's HK ko pa nabili for $100.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pitongjerome on February 23, 2012, 01:09:16 PM
ghs strings. imma try 11.5s, 11s are too soft for me now. i think meron namang santana 11.5s no? gonna put it on my strat.

my prs stays at 10.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: MarksmanXXI on February 24, 2012, 02:51:54 AM
mga Sirs sino ang .12s users dito? ano masasabi niyo with .12s compared with .11s if you've used .11s
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on February 24, 2012, 10:06:36 AM
yes, sir. magkakaroon ba kayo ng stocks ng ganito? la kasi dito eh. sa tom lee's HK ko pa nabili for $100.

10-56 for 7-strings lang meron ako bro. Check my sig nalang. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crazyvoice on February 29, 2012, 12:24:58 AM
Hi planning to change my acoustic guitar strings ano kaya masuggest niyo? gusto ko sana yung ganito ang tunog sarap ng datin eh buhay na buhay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJl-b2ij2yM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJl-b2ij2yM)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on February 29, 2012, 05:41:18 AM
Elixir / D'Addario .12s

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on March 01, 2012, 09:15:20 AM
Elixir / D'Addario .12s

(http://static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/18/001/518/865/DV016_Jpg_Large_H71091.jpg)
Yeah!! Coming soon na yan!! Check my sig nalang mga sir!! :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: teleclem on March 01, 2012, 09:19:56 AM
Hi planning to change my acoustic guitar strings ano kaya masuggest niyo? gusto ko sana yung ganito ang tunog sarap ng datin eh buhay na buhay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJl-b2ij2yM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJl-b2ij2yM)

I like the Elixirs for acoustic. Martin din. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: TKTS on March 01, 2012, 10:34:51 AM
I like the Elixirs for acoustic. Martin din. :)

+1 sa elixir for acoustic

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crazyvoice on April 02, 2012, 06:54:41 AM
Guys san meron nintong, magkano kaya?

http://www.ernieball.com/products/acoustic-strings/1685/coated-titanium-rps-slinky-acoustic-light

(http://cdn.ernieball.com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/product_325x325/1316627857P02158.png)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on April 02, 2012, 07:27:55 AM
Guys san meron nintong, magkano kaya?

http://www.ernieball.com/products/acoustic-strings/1685/coated-titanium-rps-slinky-acoustic-light

(http://cdn.ernieball.com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/product_325x325/1316627857P02158.png)

Pwede ka magre-order sa akin bro. Sa March 24 ang dating. Pero kailangan maideposit mo na sana within this week kahit yung 50% ng payment sa BPI account ko then go tayo!!! :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crazyvoice on April 02, 2012, 07:35:04 AM
March 24? April na po.. hehe, actually isang set lang naman need ko kasi gusto ko muna try at need ko na asap kasi putol yung no. 4 string ng acoustic ko if ever magkano yung ganyan na set?

If ever wala pa ano ba recommend niyo na acoustic string na available sa inyo as of now. need ko kasi eh.. Yung light lang din po..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on April 02, 2012, 07:50:51 AM
March 24? April na po.. hehe, actually isang set lang naman need ko kasi gusto ko muna try at need ko na asap kasi putol yung no. 4 string ng acoustic ko if ever magkano yung ganyan na set?

If ever wala pa ano ba recommend niyo na acoustic string na available sa inyo as of now. need ko kasi eh.. Yung light lang din po..

April 24 pala!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Naku sorry sa ngayon bro Elixir 13s lang available stock na meron ako. Check my sig nalang.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crazyvoice on April 02, 2012, 07:59:40 AM
If ever magkano yung isang set?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jett.ilagan on April 02, 2012, 08:00:23 AM
I bought D'Addario 10's kaso na kay Sir Mike pa yung Axe ko..
excited na ko sa result, sana okay din yung quality ng D'Addario  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: caiLLORIN on April 02, 2012, 08:42:57 AM
DR Red Devils from Sound Essentials

(http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemImages/Large/p33078.jpg)

Use 'em until they break.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: musicdigitalsounds on April 02, 2012, 09:25:00 AM
 D'Addario 9 and 10.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: region III on April 02, 2012, 10:26:49 AM
from Elixir to Cleartone to EB Slinky Cobalt. i don't really know why :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: brown on April 02, 2012, 10:50:07 AM
I use D'Addarios. dati gauge 10. we play blues rock. but now I use gauge 9, maliit kase mga daliri ko. medyo nahihirapan ako mag bend sa 10. maintainance ko is I use Dunlop string conditioner pagbagong set up ng strings then punas-punas lang pagkatapos gamitin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gian363 on April 02, 2012, 01:30:33 PM
Ernie Ball regular slinky+fastfret from Xelly  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on April 02, 2012, 02:37:53 PM
Ernie Ball regular slinky+fastfret from Xelly  :-D

Salamat bro!! Enjoy!! :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Kadaklan on April 02, 2012, 07:36:10 PM
d'addario 9s, minsan GHS boomers :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tfpoec2 on April 02, 2012, 10:22:41 PM
I usually buy the Dave Mustaine 10-52 sig. strings if it's available at Audiophile. It gives that nice chunk for djent riffs but still lets you play with comfort when playing fast licks.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on April 02, 2012, 10:59:13 PM
mukhang na-restore na uli ang faith ko sa ernie balls when i found out about fast frets(kadalasan kasi kahit fresh pa, may oxidation kaagad).i'll give the fast fret a shot. i love ernie's power slinky.

panalo sa lp \m/.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: emz8 on April 02, 2012, 11:51:07 PM
Ako yung Fender Stainless Bullets Light Gauge, just because they seem to last longer, withstanding maybe 2 months of constant soaking in sweat with the help of pamunas alone, as in di sya talaga madaling mag rust. Sobrang pawisin kasi kamay ko.

BTW, a bit off topic. Diba pag tumagal ang paggamit sa strings, nagiging dull ang tunog due to the build-up of some "gooey brown stuff" :D on them, especially on the E,A, and D strings. My question is, pag nilagyan ko po ba ng WD-40 yung mga string para matanggal yung mga sweat residue, babalik ba yung "fresh" sound nung strings? Di ko pa kasi natry gumamit ng WD-40 sa strings eh, also, I'm a bit hesitant using it.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crazyvoice on April 03, 2012, 01:00:00 AM
Kakabile ko lang nung Martin na Eric Clapton Choice for Acoustic experiment lang, ok yung tunog ma bass, but just now I notice some discoloration na sa last 2 strings.

Dapat pala D'addario nalang muna ulit ako, nakakita ako nung EB na Coated sa JB ang mahal hahaha! I better bite the deal offer of Xelly, Ipon muna ako ulit..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: blackdogg on April 03, 2012, 04:09:02 AM
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky's, 10-46. Been using them for 12 years. Why? I just got used to the way the strings feel and sound. How? Don't ask. They don't last very long though. Usually I change the set every 2-3 weeks. Yes, I gig EVERY night. Would like to try out Elixir's some day.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: KRISPY KANGKONG on May 02, 2013, 05:17:39 PM
(http://www.xmusic.ie/images/D/Elixir%20Nanoweb%20Electric%20Set%2011-49%20LRG.jpg)

been using this for 3 years, 3 times palang din ako nagpapalit. malinaw na siguro kung bakit ito ang ginagamit ko! hahaha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julsam on May 02, 2013, 07:44:36 PM
loyalista na rin ako ng Elixir. Environment-friendly, pawis-friendly, bulsa-friendly :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ysei on May 02, 2013, 07:46:05 PM
Super Slinky.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jajacabel on May 02, 2013, 09:40:15 PM
D Addario/Darco for my acoustic.
Pero sa electric ko, i'm still looking for a good one  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rr on May 02, 2013, 09:46:10 PM
d addario 11-52
 but tried a set of elixir.. matipid.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rickbig41 on May 02, 2013, 09:53:25 PM
D'Addario tapos Rotosound 9s...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lolwat on May 02, 2013, 11:16:30 PM
Di ko alam kung nagpost na ako dito e, pero what the heck!  :wave:

Regular akong nagro-rotate among the following string brands in the same 9-42 gauge:
-D'Addario
-Ernie Ball
-Rotosound

As much as the promise of rust free strings is very tempting, I've had some negative experiences using coated strings in the past, and the sound of fresh uncoated strings unamplified still seems to have a quasi-placebo effect on my playing in general, so for now I'll stick to Fast Fret and normal nickel wounds :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shadowsilk on May 03, 2013, 12:41:16 AM
Started out with Ernie Ball back then.

I switced and I've been using D'Addario for almost 2 years now. I occasionally use Dunlop strings whenever D'Addario 10's are out of stock. They're nice too.

Nakaka-curious din yung elixir hehe. Never ko pa natry. I'll probably try 'em soon.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: thunderock on May 03, 2013, 12:54:29 AM
fender stainless electric guitar strings
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: throwinshapes on May 03, 2013, 09:50:01 AM
10-46 usually pero tinatamad akong lumabas para bumili ng strings. So 9-46 on an LP scale guitar sa ngayon. Haha. Sobrang slinky ng feel. Gusto kong subukan yung 11-48 set ng Pyramid sa Strat ko.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mightycornholio on May 03, 2013, 11:16:06 AM
Fender USA Super 250L Nickel-Plated Steel Strings (.009-.042) or yung usual strings na nakalagay sa mga Fender Guitars. Pero, I'm currently looking for other strings, siguro yung pang rhythm-play or Grunge-playing, ala-Nirvana. Pinagiisipan ko kung bibili ako ng Dean Markley 2504 LTHB NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings Signature Series (.010-.052) dahil yun yung ginamit ni Kurt Cobain na string, pero di ko alam kung tatagal to dahil pasmado yung kamay ko. Ano pa bang mga string ang pwede kong i-try? Yung okay for Grunge genre/playing or rhythm playing, tapos tatagal at hindi agad kakalawangin dahil sa pasmadong kamay.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Freak on May 03, 2013, 11:43:25 AM
Elixir nanoweb 9-42 for me

reason: da tonez
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: electromark on May 03, 2013, 09:16:39 PM
elixir polyweb   9-42 so far 5 months na sya naka install sa guitar ko and still feels like new,

dati gamit ko is d' addario and ernieball
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: digs_boom on May 03, 2013, 10:26:31 PM
elixirs 10s on the acoustic.  bought my first set middle of last year and it still has retained it's crisp tone until now.  i still don't notice any signs of rust yet given my ultra sweaty palms - usually d'adarios phosphor bronze (uncoated) just rust in my hands after 2-3 weeks.   it can even deteriorate much faster if i forget to wipe them after playing.   :-(

on the electric, still have to try out the elixirs - currently using ernie ball 11s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: captainbackfire on May 04, 2013, 02:43:40 AM
Just tried Elixir 10's Nano


- Hate It -


Why?
1. Stiff tension (10 gauge feels like 11 or 12)
2. Dull tone compared to new sets of either D'Addarios and EB's which I'm familiar with
3. Expensive
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on May 04, 2013, 07:59:46 AM
(http://www.xmusic.ie/images/D/Elixir%20Nanoweb%20Electric%20Set%2011-49%20LRG.jpg)

been using this for 3 years, 3 times palang din ako nagpapalit. malinaw na siguro kung bakit ito ang ginagamit ko! hahaha

loyalista na rin ako ng Elixir. Environment-friendly, pawis-friendly, bulsa-friendly :D

+1
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: captainbackfire on May 04, 2013, 08:37:32 PM
+1

Ok so 3 days naputol na yung 1st string ko.
 :-o
 :eek:
 :razz:
  :|
 :nosebleed:
 :-(
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: phoenix_rising on May 04, 2013, 08:49:30 PM
Elixir for life!!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: captainbackfire on May 04, 2013, 09:00:09 PM
Elixir for life!!!!
unless ngalang
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: peter.6strings on May 05, 2013, 11:09:28 AM
D'addario .010-.046 po sa electric.
D'addario American Bronze .010-.050 po sa acoustic.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: throwinshapes on May 05, 2013, 11:21:30 AM
Ok so 3 days naputol na yung 1st string ko.

Madalas din akong maputulan ng string pag Elixir gamit ko. Haha. Bumalik na lang ako sa Ernie Ball, mas maganda pa yung feel para sa'kin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arkeetar on May 05, 2013, 11:31:43 AM
experience ko sa strings,
hindi ako napuputulan hangga't walang rust.
kung maputol man umaabot 'to pag sobrang luma na or mali ang attack ng picking.  ^-^

d'addario 10s, 1box pa uubusin ko  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: siopao69 on May 05, 2013, 11:54:52 PM
Elixirs lahat ng gitara ko elecs and acousts. Ngayon once a year na lang ako mag palit.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on May 06, 2013, 12:28:00 AM
Elixirs lahat ng gitara ko elecs and acousts. Ngayon once a year na lang ako mag palit.

May last year ko kinabit Elixir ko for electric. Hanggang ngayon solve pa rin ako sa tunog and feel. Madulas pa rin. :drool:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: KRISPY KANGKONG on May 06, 2013, 01:53:54 AM
+1

Ok so 3 days naputol na yung 1st string ko.
 :-o
 :eek:
 :razz:
  :|
 :nosebleed:
 :-(

astig brader, bihira yung ganyan, sa elixir pa nangyari, haha. sayang.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonjaycisfran on May 06, 2013, 03:30:39 AM
switching from ernie ball 11s and ghs 10s.

para sa akin, if 11s less dapat ang tension para easy bending kahit makapal then if 10s medyo kailangan ng konting tension.   :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: leonard on May 06, 2013, 10:28:15 AM
d addario 9s on standard, 11s on drop c.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SimplengGitarista on May 06, 2013, 11:46:35 AM
Anyone tried Curt Mangan Strings? Any feedback?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jorge_dinosaur on May 06, 2013, 01:05:30 PM
Ako ernie ball slinky gauge 10. Kahit na flat tuning ko sya ginagamit ok pa din nahahabol nya padin  yung drop C#. Tsaka gusto yung feel nya kasi parang gauge 9 padin sya( dati kasi gauge 9 gamit ko na d'addario) and lastly matibay at matagalmangalawang kahit na lagi ko syang ginagamit
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: oklahoma on June 25, 2013, 01:33:11 PM
snarling dogs lang..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: electromark on June 25, 2013, 02:00:29 PM
elixir polyweb 9s. pang matagalan. kahit 6 months na nakainstall s guitar ko ganon parin ang tone.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lennon12 on June 25, 2013, 02:02:45 PM

mariposa  :lol:


mura at pwede tinge
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: oklahoma on June 25, 2013, 02:04:44 PM
mariposa  :lol:


mura at pwede tinge

'yung sa acoustic ko, 'yan 'yung nakakabit..  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shoegaze geezer on June 25, 2013, 03:31:40 PM
d'addario 10s
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: walanakamingyelo on June 25, 2013, 03:36:44 PM
mariposa  :lol:


mura at pwede tinge

Wala pang pambili ng Martin Strings eh hahahaha
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Autoplay2009 on June 25, 2013, 03:52:41 PM
I use D'Addario 10's for my acoustic and electric for a quite some time now.

Next time, I'm going for that Elixir nanoweb. For good I think.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on June 25, 2013, 05:59:14 PM
I use D'Addario 10's for my acoustic and electric for a quite some time now.

Next time, I'm going for that Elixir nanoweb. For good I think.

Good decision bro!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: mco77 on June 25, 2013, 06:51:13 PM
Anyone tried Curt Mangan Strings? Any feedback?
Tried several packs nung coated Mangans. Maganda tunog pero stiff yung feel, dre. Medyo masakit sa kamay.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: greenbellpepper on June 25, 2013, 06:56:52 PM
Mahigit isang buwan na din yung 9's na elixir sa gitara ko. Makinis pa rin, wala pang signs na natatanggal yung coating. Coming from a ghs coated boomers, good news ito sakin. Parang ang aga kasi nun nag hunos nung gamit ko. Hehehe! May spare ako na pyramids, uncoated. Pag oras ng palitan yung elixir saka ko na sila ikumpara.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: techbp on June 25, 2013, 07:00:41 PM
Elixir nanoweb 10s...

Sulit na sulit...

Parang brand new palagi (tone and feel) after several months
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rockarolla on June 25, 2013, 07:11:31 PM
Try mo elixirs nanoweb. Hindi kinakalawang. Tonewise, panalo din.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: techbp on June 25, 2013, 07:17:12 PM
Try mo elixirs nanoweb. Hindi kinakalawang. Tonewise, panalo din.

+1  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Autoplay2009 on June 25, 2013, 07:54:55 PM
Good decision bro!

Thanks! panalo yang Elixir eh!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: electromark on June 25, 2013, 08:48:07 PM
Elixir nanoweb 10s...

Sulit na sulit...

Parang brand new palagi (tone and feel) after several months

+1 sulit na sulit. tried and tested.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sweeplikevai on June 26, 2013, 06:36:26 AM
reta-retaso mga kwerdas ko sir,,

bale light on top, heavy sa bottom..

ganito, d-a-e ---> d'addario (10's)

tapos g-b-e --> Mariposa (1,2,3)


why?
because this is the only sweetest spot i can achieve to avoid guitar fret buzz...
stratocaster po pala gitara ko.... salamats.. :)



Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on June 26, 2013, 07:15:26 AM
reta-retaso mga kwerdas ko sir,,

bale light on top, heavy sa bottom..

ganito, d-a-e ---> d'addario (10's)

tapos g-b-e --> Mariposa (1,2,3)


why?
because this is the only sweetest spot i can achieve to avoid guitar fret buzz...
stratocaster po pala gitara ko.... salamats.. :)

Bro try mo yung Elixir custom light guage 9-11-16-26-36-46. Sakto yan sa light top heavy bottom setup mo. Yung 10s kasi is 10-13-17-26-36-46 and yung 9s naman ay 9-11-16-22-32-42
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: treblinkalovescene on June 26, 2013, 12:09:46 PM
Hey everyone! What are good strings na gauge 11 pero heavy bottom?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: MjIoLhLaEnR on June 26, 2013, 10:05:13 PM
Ernie Ball RPS 9

Just ordered Slinky Cobalt 9... Try lang then the Elixir nanoweb 9
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on June 26, 2013, 11:16:56 PM
Ako ernie ball slinky gauge 10. Kahit na flat tuning ko sya ginagamit ok pa din nahahabol nya padin  yung drop C#. Tsaka gusto yung feel nya kasi parang gauge 9 padin sya( dati kasi gauge 9 gamit ko na d'addario) and lastly matibay at matagalmangalawang kahit na lagi ko syang ginagamit

Swerte mo naman sa ernie ball strings. everytime i buy a fresh set from jb music, oxidation never fails to piss me. dang. kakabili ko lang may konting kalawang na.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on June 26, 2013, 11:24:27 PM
Swerte mo naman sa ernie ball strings. everytime i buy a fresh set from jb music, oxidation never fails to piss me. dang. kakabili ko lang may konting kalawang na.
Bro try mo Elixir strings
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: roei03 on June 26, 2013, 11:36:58 PM
Hey everyone! What are good strings na gauge 11 pero heavy bottom?

dunlop heavycore heavier

11   14   18   28   38   50
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Daemon Transmission on June 27, 2013, 03:49:59 AM
Ive always used Ernie Ball but Im using Dunlops now kasi mura pero bibili ako ng Elixirs sa next string change, I wanna see what all the hype is about lol.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: techbp on June 27, 2013, 08:09:23 AM
Bro try mo Elixir strings

agree ako kay Xelly...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dendelion on June 27, 2013, 08:18:02 AM
all my guitars are now equipped with elixir strings. Sobrang sulit!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: MR_BIG on June 27, 2013, 10:54:55 AM
Eric johnsons gauge of 11-52s, but i often change the B string with a .016 on an american standard tele....lately i changed to 11-49, pero this time its 16 and 19 sa B and G string.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on June 27, 2013, 12:36:23 PM
Bro try mo Elixir strings

Buhay pa yung mga elixirs mo Bro.kakalagay ko lang kahapon ng isang set.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on June 28, 2013, 07:26:20 AM
Ive always used Ernie Ball but Im using Dunlops now kasi mura pero bibili ako ng Elixirs sa next string change, I wanna see what all the hype is about lol.

Malalaman mo bro hype nga lang ba talaga yung Elixirs kung na try mo na. :-)

Buhay pa yung mga elixirs mo Bro.kakalagay ko lang kahapon ng isang set.  :)

Ayus!

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: johnasido on June 28, 2013, 11:06:25 AM
mga sir, ano po ba maganda gamitin na string pag fix bridge user ka?
kc ung string na gamit ko matigas daddrio po cia..thanks
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on June 28, 2013, 11:19:01 AM
Malalaman mo bro hype nga lang ba talaga yung Elixirs kung na try mo na. :-)

Ayus!

Hehe yung tinanggal ko nga na set wala pang kalawang at maayos pa.last august pa yun ha.kaya ko lang pinalitan dahil dinala ko sa luthier. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on June 28, 2013, 11:20:22 AM
mga sir, ano po ba maganda gamitin na string pag fix bridge user ka?
kc ung string na gamit ko matigas daddrio po cia..thanks

Anong gauge ng D'Addario na yan? Mataas ba yung strings relative sa fretboard (action)?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: johnasido on June 28, 2013, 11:25:23 AM
Anong gauge ng D'Addario na yan? Mataas ba yung strings relative sa fretboard (action)?

gauge 10 po sir, actually low action na po sya..pag nag pull ako sumasakit daliri ko sa tigas ng string hehehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on June 28, 2013, 11:33:36 AM
gauge 10 po sir, actually low action na po sya..pag nag pull ako sumasakit daliri ko sa tigas ng string hehehe

Try mo 9-42.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on June 28, 2013, 11:36:24 AM
Try mo 9-42.  :-)

Or try mo practice sa gitara na naka 11s or 12s tapos balik ka sa gitara mong naka 10s lalambot yan.
Experience ko, tinatamad ako ilabas sa case yung electric (10s ang guage ng string and low action) ko kaya yung acoustic (12s, mataas action) lang lagi kong gamit pang practice. Eh biglang may kailangan irecord, paglabas ko ng electric ko, ayun heaven!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: greenweenie on June 28, 2013, 11:39:54 AM
D'addario 10-46 for me. It takes a long time for me to change strings. In fact, I hardly do, unless I break a string. I buy in bulk so it turns out even more affordable.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: johnasido on June 28, 2013, 11:52:40 AM
Try mo 9-42.  :-)

cge sir try ko mababa gauge..thanks  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shoegaze geezer on June 28, 2013, 12:42:53 PM
elixir strings seems to make a lot of buzz around here. i might want to try them.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on June 28, 2013, 01:14:55 PM
elixir strings seems to make a lot of buzz around here. i might want to try them.  :)

Check my sig bro! :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lennon12 on June 28, 2013, 04:28:34 PM
totoo ba na ang alice stirngs ay madaling makapudpod ng fret wires? gamit ko kasi sya more than 10 years na pero diko lang pansin kung madali nga.. napapalit kasi ako ng gitara kaya diko pansin. advice sakin nickel daw gamitin ko..


kung nagpapalit ka ng gitara sir, di mo nga mapapansin kung madaling makapudpod..


mag-elixir ka na lang sir..

yan ang pinakmagandang payo dito
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmaestrobri on June 28, 2013, 11:29:29 PM
Ernie ball now. It lasts me approx. three months before I break a string (thus a set change) which is the same length Elixirs last with me.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: keithX on June 29, 2013, 12:14:18 AM
What string gauge would you guys suggest for a Drop C tuned telecaster? Something that won't feel loose?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: bryanarzaga on June 29, 2013, 04:48:38 AM
10-46

(http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/fit,400by400/quality,85/DP9200-f16943ecd1ae25bad0f29761ee66265a.jpg)

http://www.zzounds.com/item--MRTD9200
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rockhouse on June 29, 2013, 06:44:17 AM
For me no specifc brand as long as it a good quality ok na ako, in the string guage i
use .09 to 42 for foating trem
.10 to 46 for fixed n strat.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: half_empty on June 29, 2013, 10:38:21 AM
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n593/half_empty205/600443_490072194419764_1238290019_n.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/half_empty205/media/600443_490072194419764_1238290019_n.jpg.html)

hybrid gauges 9-46. weak kasi fingers ko, mejo hirap ako sa bendings. maliit kasi kamay ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on June 29, 2013, 10:50:26 AM
11 to 48 ernie ball power slinky for my lp.sarap kasi.mas fat yung tone.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rockhouse on June 30, 2013, 08:21:03 PM
11 to 48 ernie ball power slinky for my lp.sarap kasi.mas fat yung tone.

nice!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Autoplay2009 on June 30, 2013, 08:27:59 PM
11 to 48 ernie ball power slinky for my lp.sarap kasi.mas fat yung tone.

interesting. di ba sya mahirap gamitin for bending and stuff sir gnarly?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: iccurtepnhoj on June 30, 2013, 10:15:54 PM
nice!

+1

mas add ng sustain at fat ng tone....lalo na kung naka drop... >:D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: iccurtepnhoj on June 30, 2013, 10:18:36 PM
10's to 12's heavy gauge string ang tama sa kamay ko..... :-D

minsan 9's  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on June 30, 2013, 10:21:16 PM
interesting. di ba sya mahirap gamitin for bending and stuff sir gnarly?

sanayan lang yan Sir. di naman ganun ka-hirap mag-bend.siguro sa umpisa lang. kapag naka-hawak ka na ng gitarang light yung gauge mas lalong madali maglaro. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Autoplay2009 on June 30, 2013, 10:32:34 PM
sanayan lang yan Sir. di naman ganun ka-hirap mag-bend.siguro sa umpisa lang. kapag naka-hawak ka na ng gitarang light yung gauge mas lalong madali maglaro. :)

Sabagay.. gamit ko kasi 10's sa LP copy ko eh para mas fat yung sound. yoko kasi ng 9's naninipisan ako masyado. di ko pa natry 11's so far. pero susubukan ko yan hehe salamat sir
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on June 30, 2013, 10:35:22 PM
Sabagay.. gamit ko kasi 10's sa LP copy ko eh para mas fat yung sound. yoko kasi ng 9's naninipisan ako masyado. di ko pa natry 11's so far. pero susubukan ko yan hehe salamat sir

ayus yan Sir. I guarantee you. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dirtybluesplayer on June 30, 2013, 10:38:22 PM
I use elixirs pero pag wala pera, ernieball slinkies. I use 10's on my humbucker guitar and 9's on single coil, i'm a super bender and yun lang kaya ng stiffy fingers ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: magtataho7 on June 30, 2013, 11:15:38 PM
elixir polywebs 10-46, lasts approx 5 months/set
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Autoplay2009 on June 30, 2013, 11:31:19 PM
ayus yan Sir. I guarantee you. :)

Aprub sir! thanks!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jjgalvan on June 30, 2013, 11:39:18 PM
currently using 11s elixirs sa drop c. gusto ko matry 12s :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gnarly on June 30, 2013, 11:46:59 PM
currently using 11s elixirs sa drop c. gusto ko matry 12s :)

I'd like to try those 11's. asar lang ako minsan sa ernie ball,dang i bet pagbukas ko ng bagong set uli may oxidation na naman.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rockhouse on July 01, 2013, 05:59:52 AM
mahirap the but the tone is big and more sustain. sanayan lang yan.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on July 01, 2013, 07:08:01 AM
currently using 11s elixirs sa drop c. gusto ko matry 12s :)

Try mo bro guage 10-52 instead of 11-49. Check my sig nalang.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Rageworx on July 01, 2013, 11:21:05 AM
My strings of choice (on 5 electrics, 2 basses and 2 acoustics)

 (http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll107/ragewrx/C360_2013-07-01-08-35-34-206_zpsfecde8f6.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jjgalvan on July 01, 2013, 12:01:37 PM
Try mo bro guage 10-52 instead of 11-49. Check my sig nalang.  :-D
ok ba yun sa drop c?  ^-^ marked sir.. intay ko lang yun isang guitar ko..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gearthird on July 02, 2013, 04:18:22 PM
D' Addario 10's not thin and not too thick. Last long for me too.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dirt on July 02, 2013, 07:15:06 PM
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSRfXh--x_BpO2hKVNq4JHc5v20mPxdcdr3bXdUYG7Xsu9rOQxG)

try nyo 'to mga sir... eto gamit ko ngayon, suuuuper swabe... 10's BTW
 :razz:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Autoplay2009 on July 02, 2013, 07:40:36 PM
I haven't seen one yet. Meron bang Elixir 9's for 12-string acoustic guys?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: aHeartThatNeverFade on July 03, 2013, 03:15:33 PM
Elixir 10's. Well, almost a year na siya. Wala pa napipigtas. Tested. Hindi siya kinalawang sa ibabaw kahit di ko nililinisan madalas. hahaha! So pag durability, Elixir ako talaga. matipid.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on July 03, 2013, 04:39:11 PM
Elixir 10's. Well, almost a year na siya. Wala pa napipigtas. Tested. Hindi siya kinalawang sa ibabaw kahit di ko nililinisan madalas. hahaha! So pag durability, Elixir ako talaga. matipid.  :)
+1

Yung Elixir strings sa gitara ko May last year pa nakakabit hanggang ngayon ginagamit ko pa rin sa recording!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tonwins11 on July 03, 2013, 04:44:20 PM
I don't know if you guys encountered the brand "Live". That's the cheapo brand of strings I use since its the only cheapo strings that has closer feel with D'addario in my opinion. Planning on buying elixir one of these days. I just wanna try it.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pep14 on August 07, 2013, 02:44:08 AM
Sino na po sa inyo nakasubok na ng Ernie Ball Cobalts?

Meron na po ba available locally? Magkano po kaya?

Thanks!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fizz450_03 on August 07, 2013, 03:47:36 AM
dati .9s ako na ernie ball. well it isn't ballsy enough now, because the balls keep getting popped out, kahit .10s nila... strange because i'd been using it for years prior then they suddenly suck...

so now i'm using .10s na d'addario, regular lights...playability is still good. i moved up to .10s now since i'm playing more kaya lumakas mga daliri. i also like doing fairly big bends (1-step or more), used the way i do, a set lasts me around 2 months or so. i don't mind replacing them regularly as long as i get the dynamics that come with a new pack of strings  :-D

planning to move up to .11s...meron kaya hybrid or something na higher strings e pang .11s then the lower ones are from .10s or something hehe gulo ko lang
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: pep14 on August 07, 2013, 03:57:13 AM
dati .9s ako na ernie ball. well it isn't ballsy enough now, because the balls keep getting popped out, kahit .10s nila... strange because i'd been using it for years prior then they suddenly suck...

so now i'm using .10s na d'addario, regular lights...playability is still good. i moved up to .10s now since i'm playing more kaya lumakas mga daliri. i also like doing fairly big bends (1-step or more), used the way i do, a set lasts me around 2 months or so. i don't mind replacing them regularly as long as i get the dynamics that come with a new pack of strings  :-D

planning to move up to .11s...meron kaya hybrid or something na higher strings e pang .11s then the lower ones are from .10s or something hehe gulo ko lang

a friend of mine kasi is planning on shipping some packs of these new EB strings from the States. thought I might give it a try first before buying some from him. Like you I was using EB before but love D'Addarios even more since they have a thicker, crunchier tone when you do power chords. Also they make brighter harmonics and louder squeals, especially for metalcore, nu metal, or djent. since then puro D'Addario na gamit ko. I just wanna give EB another shot since bago lang yung Cobalt series.

Yes there are 11's up to 13's na gauge of strings. I use 11's pero sagad na yun for tension springs if you're using a Floyded bridge. If you wanna go for 12's and 13's make sure you have the shorter tension springs (47mm) for your Floyds or Edge, or better yet, go fixed bridge na lang. Recommended lang kasi ang 11's and higher for drop tuning (from C# pababa down to A#). For D'Addario, bago na yung packaging nila, but the quality is still the same. check out their page, sir:

http://www.daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&familyid=1
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kevsvalderrama on August 18, 2013, 01:48:39 AM
gamit ko madalas ung dunlop na 9s
and mga 1 month lang kalawang na sya..
sulit ba pagshift sa elixirs? tipong tatagal ng 6 months?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: iccurtepnhoj on August 18, 2013, 01:51:46 AM
Sino na po sa inyo nakasubok na ng Ernie Ball Cobalts?

Meron na po ba available locally? Magkano po kaya?

Thanks!

Ako nasubukan ko na ibang iba un sound nya....bright na busog ang tunog...kaya lang dali mangalawang...Meron bago na lalabas ang ernie ball... :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on August 18, 2013, 07:23:31 AM
I've been using Elixirs but my new guitar came with Daddarios. Nakakamiss yung feel and tone ng Daddario that the Elixir cannot deliver. Too bad it only lasts a few weeks for me, compared to Elixirs which last for months.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: eros00 on August 18, 2013, 07:46:11 AM
Elixir gauge 11s on standard tuning. Lasted me 8 months until the D string broke earlier.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xfreezingx on August 18, 2013, 11:19:05 PM
Elixir 10's , same reason, long life... :)

6 months na at may kaunting rust...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on August 18, 2013, 11:37:47 PM
Elixir strings ang binebenta ko dahil Elixir strings din ang gamit ko! :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: MYN11 on August 19, 2013, 07:59:16 AM
Tone, feel, life...ELIXIRS para sa lahat ng guitars ko. Yung iba 2 years old na pero wala pang kalawang at same feel pa din for me.
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Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nickson on August 19, 2013, 08:15:58 AM
Rey, I see you have some really, really metulz guitars down there.

Metal head in the past life, you are; yes?  :idea:

BTT:

Elixirs, although I don't like the feel... it has to do more with economics and practicality since I am in a remote area and breaking a string due to corrosion from a month's use is really a pain in the arse.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Rageworx on August 19, 2013, 08:18:10 AM
Once you use Elixirs, mahirap na magpalit ng brand

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Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nickson on August 19, 2013, 08:20:15 AM
Once you use Elixirs, mahirap na magpalit ng brand

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Nung gumamit ako ng elixirs, lumipat ako kaagad ng GHS boomers subzero's.  :lol:

Yun ay sa mga gitarang nasa bahay, yung mga parati ko nagagamit. Sa pang-abroad... elixirs.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cayle on August 19, 2013, 08:21:51 AM
Rey, I see you have some really, really metulz guitars down there.

Metal head in the past life, you are; yes?  :idea:

BTT:

Elixirs, although I don't like the feel... it has to do more with economics and practicality since I am in a remote area and breaking a string due to corrosion from a month's use is really a pain in the arse.

Exactly.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: MYN11 on August 20, 2013, 12:25:05 AM
Rey, I see you have some really, really metulz guitars down there.

Metal head in the past life, you are; yes?  :idea:


Til now metulz pa din ako hehe  :-P
Although sa orig songs Pop/Pop Rock talaga ako.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Autoplay2009 on August 20, 2013, 09:47:27 PM
guys, meron bang 9's acoustic 12-string set ang elixir locally? o wala pa talaga nun?

parang wala kasi akong nakikita sa classifieds eh.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: odalisque on August 20, 2013, 11:22:39 PM
I was an advocate of D'Addario for years. Really liked the bright tone and snappy feel of D'Addario sets. As of now, I'm using Elixir Nanowebs on my four guitars. This is because I kill uncoated strings quite fast and also for economic reasons. Plus, I don't notice much of a difference in tone between the two sets although iba talaga ang feel ng Elixirs. I kind of got used to it now since I had a hard time holding bends before when I made the switch.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: circle on August 27, 2013, 07:48:33 PM
Elixir 12s for my acoustic, D'Addario 11s for my strat  and Dunlop 11s for my LP. Di bale na kung madalas magpalit, happy naman ako sa tone.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on August 27, 2013, 08:01:19 PM
Elixirs!! Minsan lang magpalit, happy pa sa tone and feel!!! :-D :-P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jnsk on August 27, 2013, 08:43:28 PM
Elixir baritone 12 - 68! Me likey thick stringzz  :)
Kung pwede rin, 10 - 68/70 kaso magastos, dalawang set pa.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: oist on August 28, 2013, 02:19:51 AM
switched to rotosound pure nickels last monday. i had elixir nanowebs for my last 3 sets that lasted me at least 4-5 months each. nakaka-miss lang yung feel ng regular strings. may magandang feedback rin akong nakuha from a friend about the pure nickels so i am giving it a try.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: fizz450_03 on August 28, 2013, 04:38:26 AM
a friend of mine kasi is planning on shipping some packs of these new EB strings from the States. thought I might give it a try first before buying some from him. Like you I was using EB before but love D'Addarios even more since they have a thicker, crunchier tone when you do power chords. Also they make brighter harmonics and louder squeals, especially for metalcore, nu metal, or djent. since then puro D'Addario na gamit ko. I just wanna give EB another shot since bago lang yung Cobalt series.

Yes there are 11's up to 13's na gauge of strings. I use 11's pero sagad na yun for tension springs if you're using a Floyded bridge. If you wanna go for 12's and 13's make sure you have the shorter tension springs (47mm) for your Floyds or Edge, or better yet, go fixed bridge na lang. Recommended lang kasi ang 11's and higher for drop tuning (from C# pababa down to A#). For D'Addario, bago na yung packaging nila, but the quality is still the same. check out their page, sir:

http://www.daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&familyid=1

i see, read this just now.

floating bridge user here umm medyo soft yung springs na kasama nung guitar so i added a third spring pero with .10s mukhang sagad na tension. i feel like if i use .11s mawawala na balance. mukhang hindi meant to be used ang .11s sa guitar ko unless i change to stiffer springs.

pansin ko nga that d'addarios tend to sound "nicer" with chord playing and squeals.



btt : been reading lots of good feedback regarding elixirs, some of my friends are also all praise for it. i just might give it a try because my current set seems to be nearing the end of it's life - again  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Jin Hayase on August 29, 2013, 02:33:16 PM
Before i'm using D'Addario strings for my telecaster and then i switched to Elixir because of it's tone, durability and long string life  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jingo on August 29, 2013, 03:19:37 PM
Ito nakakabit sa tele at strat ko ngayon. I like its tightness; sounds pretty good, too.

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Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: af_villaruel on August 29, 2013, 03:27:57 PM
Dati I used Alice .10s, dahil cheap lang. Hehe. Kaso out of stock lagi. Now, I use RJ .10s, because it's cheaper than most brands. OK naman ang performance kahit papaano. Haha.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shredmaestrobri on August 29, 2013, 04:35:37 PM
Anybody using GHS? How aboutGHS 7-string medium set 10-60?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ios on August 29, 2013, 08:11:57 PM
just tried d'addario 11's coming from elixir 10's and i gotta say that it feels so different.

mas madulas ang elixir kahit luma na hehe.. kelangan muna break in ung d'addario para macompare ung tone.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: maruzen on August 29, 2013, 11:18:32 PM
just tried d'addario 11's coming from elixir 10's and i gotta say that it feels so different.

mas madulas ang elixir kahit luma na hehe.. kelangan muna break in ung d'addario para macompare ung tone.

agree with this!

broke an Elixir B string yesterday (Elixir 10s) after 6 months and had to borrow a set of D'Addarios XLs.

magaspang sa daliri ung D'Addarios. nanibago ako. mas madali nga lang mag bend :)

parang mas sulit talaga Elixir. will check how long this XL set lasts.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shoegazer on August 30, 2013, 01:12:38 AM
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elixirs baritone .68's + .09
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ermonski on August 30, 2013, 05:09:58 AM
Elixirs 10-46

1 week and they're still squeaky clean, shiny and sounds fresh. pag D Addario or EB sa akin 1 week pa lang may signs of tarnishing na.

can't wait to put 'em Elixirs on my acoustic!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kingthomas on August 30, 2013, 08:40:54 PM
agree with this!

broke an Elixir B string yesterday (Elixir 10s) after 6 months and had to borrow a set of D'Addarios XLs.

magaspang sa daliri ung D'Addarios. nanibago ako. mas madali nga lang mag bend :)

parang mas sulit talaga Elixir. will check how long this XL set lasts.

i change d'addario strings every two months. by then wala na yung sparkle ng tone niya. medyo kinakalawang na rin despite regular wiping. if you're rich and commit to using d'addarios for the rest of your life, once a month is good.  me? im not rich. kaya once every two months lang.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ios on August 30, 2013, 11:41:34 PM
i hate using new strings. great feel but sounds really "clangy" or springy for me..

not to mention going out of tune every 10 sec  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ermonski on August 31, 2013, 12:24:58 AM
^^ best thing to do is to play real hard on them while they're fresh, then re-tune, play again and re-tune hanggang sa mag-stabilize siya.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jujubars on August 31, 2013, 05:24:53 AM
recently change to ernie ball rps 10s i like how it feel not to "flimsy"
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: anonikulas on January 26, 2014, 12:14:36 PM
Mga boss, anong strings po good for drop tuning???
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: reid111 on January 26, 2014, 07:47:34 PM
Mga boss, anong strings po good for drop tuning???

d addario madami pagpipilian usually heavy guage string pag mag drop tuning ka
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Stratfire on January 26, 2014, 09:48:11 PM
i use dunlop nickel wound 10s. nice tight low end, takes a while before it starts rusting(unlike standard EBs), i think they're made of denser material as well, kaya iba ang intonation nila(according to micsis) and they come with three free picks.(which i give away to friends) bottomline, i just get a very nice tone out of them.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on January 27, 2014, 12:42:22 AM
Mga boss, anong strings po good for drop tuning???
Elixir guage 10-52.
check the link below. :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: IncX on January 27, 2014, 02:20:05 AM
Ernie Ball Hybrids for me ... my guitars are rarely played (probably a max of 3x a week, or 7 hours a week max, 3 hours a week usually and there's like 3 of them), they never rust!

i only change strings when one of them breaks. although there's a point where they sound really dead. rarely happens though. they usually break before they sound very dead.

reading the stuff here makes me wanna try out Elixirs. hope they dont break though
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on January 27, 2014, 09:23:22 AM
Ernie Ball Hybrids for me ... my guitars are rarely played (probably a max of 3x a week, or 7 hours a week max, 3 hours a week usually and there's like 3 of them), they never rust!

i only change strings when one of them breaks. although there's a point where they sound really dead. rarely happens though. they usually break before they sound very dead.

reading the stuff here makes me wanna try out Elixirs. hope they dont break though


Elixirs talaga. Best bang for the buck.

I've been a ROTO Yellows user for 5 years, then I decided to try out Elixirs to see if the hype was true.
Apparently, it is. hahaha! I always play my guitar, like everyday.
So far, after 8 months, the Elixirs on my strat still sound as lively as ever.

Funny story, last January 2013, I strung some elixirs on my friend's Gibson Nighthawk, and then she got a new guitar recently. after a month of noodling with the new guitar, the new guitar's strings (D'addario) sounded dead already while the elixirs of 1 year still sounded bright.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jajacabel on January 27, 2014, 07:42:15 PM
Last Dec. 27 pinaltan ko ng elixir ung acoustic ko. Mga 2nd week of January nakita ko na agad ung rusts sa strings. Siguro pasmado lang talaga ko ng bongga. <_<
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on January 28, 2014, 09:27:11 AM
Last Dec. 27 pinaltan ko ng elixir ung acoustic ko. Mga 2nd week of January nakita ko na agad ung rusts sa strings. Siguro pasmado lang talaga ko ng bongga. <_<


Grabe ma'am jaja, intense pasma siguro kayo hahaha! yung Nanowebs acoustic ko kasi, 5 months na sa gitara ko, nung dinala ko kay elegee for a resetup, sabi niya no need to to restring pa daw, buhay pa daw yung strings. hahahaha or baka lemon lang? :O
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ben Tsing Co on January 28, 2014, 11:34:09 AM
Last Dec. 27 pinaltan ko ng elixir ung acoustic ko. Mga 2nd week of January nakita ko na agad ung rusts sa strings. Siguro pasmado lang talaga ko ng bongga. <_<

Ako man ang mahawakan mo araw araw, rurupok din ako  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: inexperience on January 28, 2014, 11:51:22 AM
may naka try na ba senyo nung cobalt from eb?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: MigraineBoy23 on January 28, 2014, 12:14:58 PM
I have only Ernie Ball strings on my guitars.  Just gotten used to them and they're widely available.

On my 6-string, I use RPS Hybrid Slinkys on them, 9-11-16-26-36-46, standard tuning.  I feel that the 46 helps with keeping the bottom string less "boingy" when I need to go drop D, compared to using a 42.  And I kinda prefer thicker wound strings.

On my other 6-string (which I'm still currently restoring), I plan to use RPS Regular Slinkys, 10-13-17-26-36-46, for E-flat standard tuning.

On my 7-string, I currently have Nickel wound Super Slinkys, 9-11-16-24-32-42-52, standard tuning, but now I'm looking to switch to RPS Hybrid Slinkys as well, buying the 6 string set then get a separate 56 for the low B string. 

All boils down to personal preference, really.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tam_guitar on January 28, 2014, 12:20:53 PM
basta hindi masakit sa daliri mag bend, ok sa akin :)

currently 9s
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gardodothepolarbear on January 28, 2014, 12:48:54 PM
tried DR tite-fits because i'm a tosin fanboy.

liked it at first, not so much now. the first three strings feel awkward while the bottom three are smooth. will try elixirs and if that doesn't work, will go back to ernie ball slinkys.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jajacabel on January 28, 2014, 06:48:07 PM

Grabe ma'am jaja, intense pasma siguro kayo hahaha! yung Nanowebs acoustic ko kasi, 5 months na sa gitara ko, nung dinala ko kay elegee for a resetup, sabi niya no need to to restring pa daw, buhay pa daw yung strings. hahahaha or baka lemon lang? :O
Siguro nga haha! Pero in fairness, eto lang tumagal na brand sakin. Madalas d addario ako sa acoustic. Mga 1-2 weeks suko na sakin. Tapos roto sa electric. :eek:
Ako man ang mahawakan mo araw araw, rurupok din ako  :wink:
:wink: :wink: :-o
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cheddar on January 28, 2014, 10:09:16 PM
elixir 10's & 9's. mine lasted for about a year before breaking. sobrang sulit kumpara sa kung palit ka ng palit. and yes, kahit matagal na, very... clear & bright parin tunog.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: voldemort on January 29, 2014, 09:45:43 AM
tried ernie balls slinky 9s and 10s

got them at RJ sale kaya sulit narin :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on January 29, 2014, 09:47:40 AM

Elixirs talaga. Best bang for the buck.



+100
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tolits guapo on January 30, 2014, 12:02:59 AM
roto sounds red 11's
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Crisul on April 04, 2014, 06:43:38 PM
mga sirs noob question. i have a TOM-stoptail bridge combi, 24 3/4 length. recently pina-set-up ko sya to 10's pero 2 beses ako naputulan sa #1 mismo sa bridge.
anu po maganda na gamitin (brand, gauge, etc) to: minimize breakage, loosen tension (mahilig sa bends)
thanks!  ^-^
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ciswith on April 04, 2014, 07:18:44 PM
question lang po mga sir.. san shop kaya dito may 8 string? tia
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: klaide92 on April 04, 2014, 09:43:55 PM
D'addario 9's for my ibanez RG (standard) - I just like it's sound and feel among the rest.
Dunlop 11's Heavy Core for my LP (drop C/standard D) - I like this one beacause of it's .050 gauge 6th string. GHS also has the same, but I think I like this set better. ^^
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: charles55 on April 05, 2014, 11:40:58 AM
D'Addarios para sakin. Consistent ang intonation at stability lalo sa floyd rose trems.

9-46 sa Strat
9-46+70 RG7
10-46 Les Paul
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: allanfig on April 07, 2014, 12:45:40 PM
Just want to share my Humble opinion
i like daddario 10s and ernie ball rps .10s they are both good with their own strengths and characteristics.

strung my tele with daddario for the first time after a decade of owning the guitar....
the daddario imho has a tight full and bright tone... i'm not so sure about this but i think the output is slightly hotter with these strings. (more sizzle on my tele)
they have a stiffer and hard feel. and my fingers hurt a bit when i play these for a long time. but i love the tone on my telecaster. maybe i should get .095

The eb rps .10s are easier to bend and have a soft feel on the hands compared to daddario. they sound slightly round and warmer than daddarios but not dark sounding. i've been bending these strings crazy for 5 months now and none of my strings have broken! my hats off to EB for creating RPS...

I prefer daddario strings for my telecaster because of the tone of the wound strings on the bridge pickup, even if I find it stiff for bending, The twang sound is so good with these strings
Tone vs comfort ...... tone wins

For my other guitar (prs se soapbar2) i choose EB Rps for a comfortable playing feel.
it helps tame the harshness and bright tone of the p90 pickups and aluminum tailpiece on my prs

For a guy who cant afford to swap out pickups on a regular basis. string experimentation is the best way to go

Just my opinion based on my preferences and experience :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: d_one on April 07, 2014, 08:24:11 PM
Anybody use snarling dog gauge-10 set?
Been using it for a year now and I find them reliable in terms of durability and how long they maintain their tone.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: klaide92 on April 07, 2014, 09:23:33 PM
Anybody use snarling dog gauge-10 set?
Been using it for a year now and I find them reliable in terms of durability and how long they maintain their tone.

I'm curious about this one. All I hear from these strings are good feedbacks. Di kaya sya madali kumupas at mawala sa intonation? And okay kaya sya pang floyd rose or floating trem setup? (^^,)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: d_one on April 07, 2014, 11:54:12 PM
I'm curious about this one. All I hear from these strings are good feedbacks. Di kaya sya madali kumupas at mawala sa intonation? And okay kaya sya pang floyd rose or floating trem setup? (^^,)

So far di sya madaling kumupas and mawala sa intonation idk if maganda sya sa floyd rose or floating trem, i dont own one eh.
Anyway, di naman sa inaadvertise ko to, gusto ko lang din matry sya ng mas marami para maapreciate siya. Mura siya compared to most good quality strings and mas reliable siya so far para sakin. I've been using the 2 leading string brands sa market before I heard about this one, and so far mas reliable siya sa experience ko.
Last last month, naubusan ako ng set nito sa Lazer so bumili ako ng ibang set (slinky), tapos kinabit ko na yung set. Then nagrecord kami, while recording, naputol yung high e-string ko, pinalit ko yung lumang e-string ng snarling dogs ko. Maganda pa rin tunog, bagay pa rin kasama ng bagong set at buhay pa rin siya kasama ng bagong set sa gitara ko ngayon.
Ayan, napakwento na ko ng mahaba. haha
Try mo sir and find out for yourself.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: klaide92 on April 08, 2014, 04:49:24 AM
So far di sya madaling kumupas and mawala sa intonation idk if maganda sya sa floyd rose or floating trem, i dont own one eh.
Anyway, di naman sa inaadvertise ko to, gusto ko lang din matry sya ng mas marami para maapreciate siya. Mura siya compared to most good quality strings and mas reliable siya so far para sakin. I've been using the 2 leading string brands sa market before I heard about this one, and so far mas reliable siya sa experience ko.
Last last month, naubusan ako ng set nito sa Lazer so bumili ako ng ibang set (slinky), tapos kinabit ko na yung set. Then nagrecord kami, while recording, naputol yung high e-string ko, pinalit ko yung lumang e-string ng snarling dogs ko. Maganda pa rin tunog, bagay pa rin kasama ng bagong set at buhay pa rin siya kasama ng bagong set sa gitara ko ngayon.
Ayan, napakwento na ko ng mahaba. haha
Try mo sir and find out for yourself.

Ohh .. I think that's cool. Sige sir, I'll try that for my strat first. Thanks din sa mahaba mong kwento, ahehehe.  ^-^
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: anjoesatriani on April 08, 2014, 01:09:56 PM
I use RotoSound strings, much affordable than Ernie Ball, D'Addario, GHS, etc., but the quality last long from my experience. Sa comparison ko mas matagal yung freshness nya compared dun sa 3 and the best thing is you pay less.  :-D and I will never be in doubt sa quality nya as Guthrie Govan, Alex Hutchings, etc. as an endorsers?  :wink:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ajgg235 on April 08, 2014, 01:14:52 PM
D'addario 10s (ung nickelwound) and Ernieball RPS Slinkys

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Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on April 08, 2014, 02:15:40 PM
I use RotoSound strings, much affordable than Ernie Ball, D'Addario, GHS, etc., but the quality last long from my experience. Sa comparison ko mas matagal yung freshness nya compared dun sa 3 and the best thing is you pay less.  :-D and I will never be in doubt sa quality nya as Guthrie Govan, Alex Hutchings, etc. as an endorsers?  :wink:


Problema lang sa ROTO, pag nakatsamba ka ng old stock, may kalawang na siya out of the box :|
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ejecruz on April 08, 2014, 05:09:12 PM

Problema lang sa ROTO, pag nakatsamba ka ng old stock, may kalawang na siya out of the box :|

Yes.. totoo to.. kahit earnieball me problem na ganto.. DDaddario ang wala pa akong na-experience na kalawang..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: anjoesatriani on April 08, 2014, 05:22:31 PM

Problema lang sa ROTO, pag nakatsamba ka ng old stock, may kalawang na siya out of the box :|

hehe, yun lang, pero sulit din yung free string na kasama  :-D pero so far, hindi na nanyayari sakin yung unfresh set of strings, kasi sa lazer cubao laging ubos yung 9s, marami ako kaagaw  <_<

Yes.. totoo to.. kahit earnieball me problem na ganto.. DDaddario ang wala pa akong na-experience na kalawang..

I think hindi na nanyayari sa ernie ball yung may kalawang pagkabili kasi air tight na yung packaging nila.

I remember, I bought a cheap set of D'Addario sa Sta.Mesa, last set na yun I think, then pagbukas ko, may butas yung supot, reject stock na siguro nila yun, ayun may kalawang  :eek:


anyway, Ernie Ball and D'Addario and even RotoSound ngayon ay air tight packaging na, may supot na resealable na yung sa rotosound yung parang sa cotton buds  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ejecruz on April 08, 2014, 05:38:14 PM
hehe, yun lang, pero sulit din yung free string na kasama  :-D pero so far, hindi na nanyayari sakin yung unfresh set of strings, kasi sa lazer cubao laging ubos yung 9s, marami ako kaagaw  <_<

I think hindi na nanyayari sa ernie ball yung may kalawang pagkabili kasi air tight na yung packaging nila.

I remember, I bought a cheap set of D'Addario sa Sta.Mesa, last set na yun I think, then pagbukas ko, may butas yung supot, reject stock na siguro nila yun, ayun may kalawang  :eek:


anyway, Ernie Ball and D'Addario and even RotoSound ngayon ay air tight packaging na, may supot na resealable na yung sa rotosound yung parang sa cotton buds  :-D

Yun lang kaya me kalawang.. actually, I'm an earnieball user kaya ko nasabi na me problem din ganun.. even air tight ung packaging.. pag old stock na.. nagkaka rust talaga.. kaya hindi na ako nag stock nang strings sa bahay eh..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: anjoesatriani on April 08, 2014, 05:44:42 PM
Yun lang kaya me kalawang.. actually, I'm an earnieball user kaya ko nasabi na me problem din ganun.. even air tight ung packaging.. pag old stock na.. nagkaka rust talaga.. kaya hindi na ako nag stock nang strings sa bahay eh..

kaya tingi tinging set na lang din ako bumili for guitars ngayon,  :-D traumatic mag stock ng strings.
anyway I like the brightness of d'addarios specially 7-14 days old strings hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on April 08, 2014, 05:45:27 PM
hehe, yun lang, pero sulit din yung free string na kasama  :D pero so far, hindi na nanyayari sakin yung unfresh set of strings, kasi sa lazer cubao laging ubos yung 9s, marami ako kaagaw  <_<

I think hindi na nanyayari sa ernie ball yung may kalawang pagkabili kasi air tight na yung packaging nila.

I remember, I bought a cheap set of D'Addario sa Sta.Mesa, last set na yun I think, then pagbukas ko, may butas yung supot, reject stock na siguro nila yun, ayun may kalawang  :eek:


anyway, Ernie Ball and D'Addario and even RotoSound ngayon ay air tight packaging na, may supot na resealable na yung sa rotosound yung parang sa cotton buds  :D

Yun lang kaya me kalawang.. actually, I'm an earnieball user kaya ko nasabi na me problem din ganun.. even air tight ung packaging.. pag old stock na.. nagkaka rust talaga.. kaya hindi na ako nag stock nang strings sa bahay eh..

Magelixirs na kasi kayo <3 HAHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on April 08, 2014, 05:46:11 PM
kaya tingi tinging set na lang din ako bumili for guitars ngayon,  :-D traumatic mag stock ng strings.
anyway I like the brightness of d'addarios specially 7-14 days old strings hehe


This sounds like heaven sa acoustic Strings. mga 1-2 weeks old na acoustic strings, phosphor bronze ng D'Addario. <3
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: johnny00 on April 08, 2014, 06:00:09 PM
napansin ko lang mga sir mas madaling mag bend sa b at g string kumpara sa high e string(o baka sa setup ko lang :? ), so ibig sabihin po ba nito mas makapal ang gauge ng string mas madali mag bend?

saka sa opinyon nyo po ano pong brand/material at gauge pinaka ok sa floating bridge setup nasubukan ko na po ang daddario at ernie ball parehong .9s .
pigtas agad 2 weeks lang tinagal  :eek:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: anjoesatriani on April 08, 2014, 06:10:45 PM
Magelixirs na kasi kayo <3 HAHAHAHAHAHA

I'll try that one pag active na sa gigs  :mrgreen: sa ngayon dun muna sa saktong standard lang dahil bedroom guitarist lang  :wink:


napansin ko lang mga sir mas madaling mag bend sa b at g string kumpara sa high e string(o baka sa setup ko lang :? ), so ibig sabihin po ba nito mas makapal ang gauge ng string mas madali mag bend?

saka sa opinyon nyo po ano pong brand/material at gauge pinaka ok sa floating bridge setup nasubukan ko na po ang daddario at ernie ball parehong .9s .
pigtas agad 2 weeks lang tinagal  :eek:

sa setup mo lang siguro sir, iba2 kasi yung palag din sakin kasi floating bridge pero sanay na rin naman.

9s din ako sa standard at dropped D sa floating bridge, and yun din bnibili ko kung ano available, sang part ba madalas ka napuputulan ng string? yung higher gauge? and bandang fretboard, gitna or sa dulo ng bridge?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: johnny00 on April 08, 2014, 07:48:59 PM
di pa ko nagpapalit ng gauge(.9 since birth).

wala pong mga sharp edges sa nut at bridge niliha ko na po ng pinong pino :-D lagi gitna ang  putol  mga bandang 7 - 17 fret sir. sa tingin ko po na stress ko masyado ung string kaya madali mapigtas kaya nga po nag hahanap ako ng matibay tibay di kasi kaya ng bulsa bumili ng string every 2 weeks :cry: .

o baka naman normal lang maputulan every 2 weeks pag naka floating bridge especially pag lagi ka nag aala steve vai :lol:.

mga naka floating bridge dyan enlighten me.

sensya na po mods parang off topic pala :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ejecruz on April 08, 2014, 10:37:53 PM
Magelixirs na kasi kayo <3 HAHAHAHAHAHA

Hahaha.. Actually na try ko n .. Astig nga dahil walang kalawang.. Kaso hinahanap hanap ko pa din talaga so slinky ... Hehe
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: julianncapitan on April 08, 2014, 11:40:04 PM
I use D'addario EXL110-7 (10-59) Standard Bb tuning.  :-P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ybab_10tsepmet on April 09, 2014, 06:41:19 PM
ok ung elixirs panalo para sa mga toxic ang pawis tulad ko pero sa initial na kabit medyo metallic ang brightness nya na way over djenty in my opinion...i use them...pero kung mas maganda ang budget i might go with nickels or ung mga malambot para maalagaan ang frets gusto ko lang talaga ung fresh....

 :idea:

tried a lot of stuff so far ok ang roto at snarling sa budgetarian  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: prtscrsysrq on April 09, 2014, 07:44:16 PM
mga na try ko na strings

d addario >  0.9 & 10 - lagi ako napuputulan d2 ska mabilis mangalawang

ernie ball > .10 -  msarap sa daliri ung strings

ghs boomers  > .10 & .11 - mas okay ito pero kpg matagal na prang numinipis ung strings ( ewan ko lng inde ako sure o feeling ko lng or tlagang numinipis?  d2 ko lng kz npansin.   hahaha )

dunlop > .12 - mdyo enjoy nman ako d2.

will try elixir soon...  :-D



Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: valeschumi on April 10, 2014, 08:47:57 AM
D'addario 10's for both my ibby rg and squier strat.. subok na subok na, daanin lang sa punas before and after use, then palit every 4-6 months..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: DrDeathRNMD98 on April 21, 2014, 10:19:17 PM
help! ano po yung the best na brand of strings na pwedeng mabili yung strings ng tingi? kulang kasi ng high E string etong D addario pack ko  :eek:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: anjoesatriani on April 21, 2014, 11:10:37 PM
help! ano po yung the best na brand of strings na pwedeng mabili yung strings ng tingi? kulang kasi ng high E string etong D addario pack ko  :eek:

meron ata sa JB Music/Salonga ng Ernie Ball na tingi2, try nyo dun sir.  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on April 29, 2014, 03:29:01 PM
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it's cheap, it works and i'm too lazy too try other strings.  :idea:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kurtomen on April 29, 2014, 04:45:50 PM
D'addario 10.. at ngaun try ko 11 ang tigas  :-D

pero maganda sa mga breakdown .. kaso napansin ko sa D'addario, ang bilis kalawangin ... ano kayang brand ang mas magandang pamalit yung same lang din ang presyo.. pag napuputulan kasi ko ng isa string pinapalitan ko na lahat

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: iamzohan on April 29, 2014, 05:03:16 PM
D'addario 10.. at ngaun try ko 11 ang tigas  :-D

pero maganda sa mga breakdown .. kaso napansin ko sa D'addario, ang bilis kalawangin ... ano kayang brand ang mas magandang pamalit yung same lang din ang presyo.. pag napuputulan kasi ko ng isa string pinapalitan ko na lahat


  dunlop heavycore sir yung akin almost 1year na sa june swabe pa din. naiinip na nga mga spare set eh.  :wave:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tsunamic on April 29, 2014, 05:38:55 PM
GHS BOOMER strings. im using gauge 11 strings. 4 months na, no rust. siguro nagiiba lang yung quality ng strings, siyempre kakagamit. pero okay lang. ang d addario mabilis kalawangin sakin. siguro 2 weeks na kakagamit kinakalawang na.

havent tried dunlop and ernieball. siguro try ko next time.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kurtomen on April 29, 2014, 06:01:24 PM
Hmmmm.. masubukan nga ito GHS BOOMER at Dunlop Heavycore, para maiba naman :) halos kapresyo lang ba sila ng D'Addario?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: iamzohan on April 30, 2014, 02:10:51 PM
Hmmmm.. masubukan nga ito GHS BOOMER at Dunlop Heavycore, para maiba naman :) halos kapresyo lang ba sila ng D'Addario?
dunlop heavycore is 350php sa jb
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kurtomen on April 30, 2014, 02:16:39 PM
dunlop eavycore is 350php sa jb

hmmm.. ok narin mataas lang ng 100 Php :) salamat sa info mga sirs :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: valeschumi on May 01, 2014, 01:57:03 PM
after trying elixirs nanoweb 10's, di nako babalik sa d'addario :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: tsunamic on May 01, 2014, 02:04:54 PM
Hmmmm.. masubukan nga ito GHS BOOMER at Dunlop Heavycore, para maiba naman :) halos kapresyo lang ba sila ng D'Addario?

pagnagpasetup kasi ako kay micsis, dun na ako kumukuha ng strings eh. 250 sa kanya ngayon. dati 200 nung meron siyang bultuhan na hindi nakapack. kaso naubos na yata.

you can also consider elixir. 500 - 550

pero okay na ako sa GHS. 4 months na okay pa. tingin ko tatagal pa to ng another 4 months eh. kung di pa kinalawang, papalitan ko narin. hehe,
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ciswith on May 03, 2014, 05:02:27 PM
kala ko ako lang may ganung problema sa daddario..

using dunlop and ernie ball sa ngayon.. gusto ko try elixir
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: nathanmanansala on May 05, 2014, 04:26:55 PM
these days, d'addario EXL115.

kasi 2k lang yung box of 10 sets kay spanky. d'addarios at 200 pesos lang per set?!?!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red lights on May 06, 2014, 02:55:19 PM


ok ba snarkling dog? di ba madaling kalawangin?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on May 06, 2014, 03:01:58 PM

ok ba snarkling dog? di ba madaling kalawangin?

May 2 bad experiences na ako with snarling dogs. Better go with Rotos or GHS. better yet, elixir nalang.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red lights on May 06, 2014, 03:06:02 PM
May 2 bad experiences na ako with snarling dogs. Better go with Rotos or GHS. better yet, elixir nalang.

salamat idol  :wave:


naubusan kase si Xelly ng Elixir eh, na-aatat na ko  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on May 06, 2014, 03:06:40 PM
salamat idol  :wave:


naubusan kase si Xelly ng Elixir eh, na-aatat na ko  :lol:

WAT :O wala na si Xelly? :O bibili pa naman sana ako this weekend :| HAHAHAHA
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red lights on May 06, 2014, 03:07:38 PM
WAT :O wala na si Xelly? :O bibili pa naman sana ako this weekend :| HAHAHAHA

kaya nga eh sabay pa-set up na sana ng strat ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on May 06, 2014, 03:08:03 PM
kaya nga eh sabay pa-set up na sana ng strat ko

san ka papasetup?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red lights on May 06, 2014, 03:08:26 PM


kay sir Rey ng guitarfix  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ron_rd57 on May 18, 2014, 11:56:52 PM
nakabili ako kanina may kalawang na string na dunlop heavy core ung e and b string... <_<  <_<
pwede pa kaya ito ibalik? sa jb music trinoma ko nabili kanina..
kaso nakabit ko na ung ibang string... :eek: :eek: huling huli ko kasi palagi nilalagay ung e and b string...
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: FollowTheReaper on May 19, 2014, 12:11:59 AM
nakabili ako kanina may kalawang na string na dunlop heavy core ung e and b string... <_<  <_<
pwede pa kaya ito ibalik? sa jb music trinoma ko nabili kanina..
kaso nakabit ko na ung ibang string... :eek: :eek: huling huli ko kasi palagay nilalagay ung e and b string...

Afaik pwede yan ibalik bro basta intact ung pakete nung nasabing strings.. pati yung resibo dalhin mo narin :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ron_rd57 on May 19, 2014, 12:41:23 AM
Afaik pwede yan ibalik bro basta intact ung pakete nung nasabing strings.. pati yung resibo dalhin mo narin :)
hindi ko na siguro ibabalik  <_<, nalagay ko na kasi yung dalawang string...
ska medyo gigipitin talaga sa oras, next time mag elixir nalang ako...
pde kaya un bago bilin ung mga string buksan muna para macheck kung may rust?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: j.nikko3123 on May 19, 2014, 03:46:09 AM
hindi ko na siguro ibabalik  <_<, nilagay ko na yung dalawang string..
medyo gigipitin talaga sa oras, next time mag elixir nalang ako...
pde kaya un bago bilin ung mga string buksan muna para macheck kung may rust na?

Pwede yun bro, bought a dunlop sets before at Salonga(I believe they are affiliated with JB) had two rusted strings for the high E and B just shown the receipt and they've replaced the whole set.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: ron_rd57 on May 19, 2014, 11:37:42 AM
Pwede yun bro, bought a dunlop sets before at Salonga(I believe they are affiliated with JB) had two rusted strings for the high E and B just shown the receipt and they've replaced the whole set.


tumawag na ako kanina, pwede daw mabalik kung hindi pa nakakabit, kasi ibabalik daw nila un, pero need ko na kasi gamitin, saka ang layo nung pinagbilan ko sa place nmin...pero sabi sakin nung nakausap ko, after payment nirerecomend daw buksan, to check kung may rust, ndi nasuggest nung ngbabantay kahapon, and ndi ko rin expected 1st time mangyari e.. :-(

lesson learned, next time after payment check kagad ang string na nabili.. :razz:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red lights on May 19, 2014, 11:45:39 AM

tumawag na ako kanina, pwede daw mabalik kung hindi pa nakakabit, kasi ibabalik daw nila un, pero need ko na kasi gamitin, saka ang layo nung pinagbilan ko sa place nmin...pero sabi sakin nung nakausap ko, after payment nirerecomend daw buksan, to check kung may rust, ndi nasuggest nung ngbabantay kahapon, and ndi ko rin expected 1st time mangyari e.. :-(

lesson learned, next time after payment check kagad ang string na nabili.. :razz:


or elixir na lang
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on May 19, 2014, 11:53:05 AM

or elixir na lang
This!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jeck_six on May 19, 2014, 01:01:34 PM
Elixir Polyweb 0.10 for both electric and acoustic guitar.

For the acoustic's string, it was installed October 2013, ay ngayon pa lang nagsisimula mawala yung coating pero wala pa rin kalawang.

For the electric, it was installed December 2013, compared sa acoustic, sobrang konti pa lang nung natatanggal na coating

Dati akong d'addario user pero amabilis din mag-rust ng string, kaya elixir na lang ako kahit medyo mahal  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on May 21, 2014, 11:00:54 AM
nagagandahan ako sa elixir..
takot lang ako pag maputol yun high e.  :eek:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jeck_six on May 22, 2014, 08:47:22 AM
nagagandahan ako sa elixir..
takot lang ako pag maputol yun high e.  :eek:

bakit takot sir? anu bang gauge gamit nyo  :?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: burnthyfret on May 22, 2014, 09:37:14 AM
bakit takot sir? anu bang gauge gamit nyo  :?

takot kasi mahal siya.  :idea: :cry:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gyrome on May 22, 2014, 03:31:19 PM
Pwede ba ilagay sa acoustic guitar w/ preamp ang ernie ball strings na pang electric guitar? Salamat.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on May 22, 2014, 05:13:24 PM
Pwede ba ilagay sa acoustic guitar w/ preamp ang ernie ball strings na pang electric guitar? Salamat.  :-)

Pwede, pero it will not sound good. Electric Guitar Strings are tinny, walang body if you would attach it to an acoustic. 80/20 bronze strings parin.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gyrome on May 22, 2014, 05:36:50 PM
^ ayun, salamat bro. wala kasi ako idea pagdating sa acoustic. sayang madami pa naman ako extra eb 10-46.
masyado kasi makapal nakakabit na strings sa cort acoustic/electric ko. ano kaya mgandang gauge at brand ang mabili? magkano at saan? salamat mga kapatid.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on May 22, 2014, 05:43:38 PM
^ ayun, salamat bro. wala kasi ako idea pagdating sa acoustic. sayang madami pa naman ako extra eb 10-46.
masyado kasi makapal nakakabit na strings sa cort acoustic/electric ko. ano kaya mgandang gauge at brand ang mabili? magkano at saan? salamat mga kapatid.
pag acoustic bro, I always go for 11s pataas. mas loud and bassy ang thicker strings.

You can start with Rotosound Golds. mga 250-300 per pack IIRC.

pero my advice is to string your guitar with DADDARIO EXPs or ELIXIR POLYWEBS. both 11's pataas. much better kung 12's :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gyrome on May 22, 2014, 05:51:03 PM
maraming salamat bro! God bless.  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: valeschumi on June 24, 2014, 05:18:47 PM
Tried nanowebs, matagal sya kalawangin, kaso twice ako naputulan sa .10's so ill switch to EXP's, subok na sakin ang d'addario

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Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonicassault on June 24, 2014, 05:26:02 PM
GTX 0.10s on my electric just because I don't really gig and I just practice. Ernie Ball or D'Addario 0.10s when actually performing or recording at home.

GTX 0.10s on my acoustic because I have horrible overtone issues. Acoustic strings don't sound any better, and no use in stringing it with more expensive acoustic or electric strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chazkidlat on June 24, 2014, 07:42:55 PM
10s EB for 5yrs tpos nag 11s for 1yr. tpos 12s ernie ball. for 2yrs tpos napagastos ako pa refret strat ko.
bumaba ako ng 11s. steady for 3yrs. pinaretire ko na strat ko. nag telecaster ako. wont sound good sa 11s. nagka rheumatic arthritis ako (hormones+genes problem, hindi old age haha) so steady na ako sa 10s. happy and enjoying. Cobalt Strings from ernieball
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: asdffggjh on June 25, 2014, 12:09:36 AM
d' addario phosphor bronze custom light / .11 on acoustic
ernie ball super slinky / .9 on electric

light gauges just because of its playability  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: shodawmoon on June 26, 2014, 12:06:18 PM
pag acoustic bro, I always go for 11s pataas. mas loud and bassy ang thicker strings.

You can start with Rotosound Golds. mga 250-300 per pack IIRC.

pero my advice is to string your guitar with DADDARIO EXPs or ELIXIR POLYWEBS. both 11's pataas. much better kung 12's :D
san ba may mura and reliable source ng addario EXPs for acoustic?  :wave:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on June 26, 2014, 02:07:06 PM
@ shadowmoon,

EXPs wala akong alam na nagbebenta hahaha JB lang =)) or minsan sa classifieds pag may sobra ang bili.

polywebs lang hahahaha!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SexyLicks on July 01, 2014, 09:53:24 AM
Has anyone used Criterion? :D
They come with Extra 5th and 6th String :D


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Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Rageworx on July 02, 2014, 03:56:53 PM
I've tried a couple of strings in my years of playing (Slinkys, Prosteels, Cobalts, Neons, etc) but I always come back to these for my acoustic and electrics...

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Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jingo on July 03, 2014, 08:44:03 AM
D'Addario EJ26 for my acoustic; and Ernie Ball RPS10 for my electric. Been using these for at least 3 years now. Paminsan-minsan ay gumagamit ng Nickel wound for me electric guitars, laluna pag nauubusan ng stock ng RPS10s ang suking tindahan.  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arkeetar on July 06, 2014, 10:02:28 AM
Fresh from New York  :-P

nagulat ako sa ganda ng box hahahaha  :eek:

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af341/arkeetar/Photo1047.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/arkeetar/media/Photo1047.jpg.html)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af341/arkeetar/Photo1048.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/arkeetar/media/Photo1048.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Shred_22 on July 09, 2014, 11:01:09 PM
d'addario light top/heavy bottom 10 - 52 user talaga ako. kaso ngayon busy na sa work so laging naka tambak lang gitara ko bihira na magamit kinakalawang lang sayang lang.. kaya nag elixir 12 - 54 ako now para kahit naka tambak di parin kakalawangin :D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: jemery on July 09, 2014, 11:08:18 PM
I use gauge .10 strings and I do use Elixir Nanowebs. No more to say. Period.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: joepetrucci on July 11, 2014, 09:52:30 AM
Babalik nako sa D'Addario, and bilis ko maputulan sa Elixir. Baka natyambahan lang, pero ewan. :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: xaeroblade on July 11, 2014, 10:21:18 PM
Elixirs, anlaki ng natipid ko and going 1 year na sa gitara ko ang strings maayos paren :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on July 13, 2014, 02:34:34 AM
I use gauge .10 strings and I do use Elixir Nanowebs. No more to say. Period.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: BrianLP on July 13, 2014, 02:27:16 PM
Cobalt Power Slinky 11-48 on standard  :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kawayan_strat on July 14, 2014, 02:18:19 AM
These......I was an Elixir user, the longevity of Elixirs are phenomenal, but the sustain is "so so", but these Pyramid strings are different, mismo yung tone, sustain is damn good1 I just wish they're durable.
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/kawayan_strat/Pyramid_zps9922b9a9.jpg) (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/kawayan_strat/media/Pyramid_zps9922b9a9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SexyLicks on July 14, 2014, 06:21:25 AM
These......I was an Elixir user, the longevity of Elixirs are phenomenal, but the sustain is "so so", but these Pyramid strings are different, mismo yung tone, sustain is damn good1 I just wish they're durable.
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/kawayan_strat/Pyramid_zps9922b9a9.jpg) (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/kawayan_strat/media/Pyramid_zps9922b9a9.jpg.html)

Where are these bought sir? HM
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on July 15, 2014, 10:51:34 AM
Where are these bought sir? HM

Pwede ako magpasok ng Pyramids :-)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on July 15, 2014, 11:04:42 AM
Pwede ako magpasok ng Pyramids :-)

polywebs nalang bro xelly para hero ka naming lahat <3
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Xelly on July 15, 2014, 09:13:49 PM
polywebs nalang bro xelly para hero ka naming lahat <3
Check ko next month bro!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: kawayan_strat on July 15, 2014, 10:02:45 PM
Pwede ako magpasok ng Pyramids :-)
Ayown!!!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on July 17, 2014, 10:45:53 AM
Check ko next month bro!


AYUZ. LABYU XELLY. =)) Acoustic at Electric Poly Webs PLZZZZZ bili akong marami pramisssss <3
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: DrDeathRNMD98 on July 26, 2014, 02:56:04 AM
Guys, need help. Naputol na yung high E string ng guitar ko! Fvck! Elixir pa naman  :cry:
May nabibili bang individual elixir strings? Grabe di ko matanggap, anlinis pa ng tunog wala pang kalawang whatsoever hayss
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: silentspring on July 26, 2014, 04:44:43 AM
Pde ka bumili ng tinging Elixir sa Lyric.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: johnny00 on July 26, 2014, 07:28:39 AM
sino na naka subok ng bagong roto sa lazer. wala na bang pangangalawang?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: scuttlebutter on August 08, 2014, 05:10:11 PM
i used to use ernie ball power slinky 11s but recently, i tried the ghs boomers 11s in one of my strats and wow!
binuhay niya ang strat na yun! mas malaki yung tunog. although mas matamis yung tone ng ernie ball.

i tried the ghs boomers in another strat. same result - lumaki yung tunog.

overall, mas gusto yung feel ng ernie ball. mas balanced yung feel ng gauges.
sa boomers, naliliitan ako sa A and D strings compared to the other strings. so just because of that, i might go back to ernie balls on that strat.
pero dun sa unang strat na binanggit ko, i will stay with boomers.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: WHOLESALER on August 13, 2014, 10:49:31 AM
GHS BOOMERS 6 STRING 10-52 BECAUSE THEY JUST SOUND HUGE!
GHS BOOMERS 8 STRING 10-80                "

brands i dislike
snarling puppies
alice
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: treblinkalovescene on October 22, 2014, 12:39:45 PM
I just got a Black Diamond 12-52 set and I'm loving the sound/feel.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: cacophony on October 23, 2014, 03:41:06 AM
Pwede ako magpasok ng Pyramids :-)

Cleartones din!!! :P
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Boosted on October 23, 2014, 03:47:07 AM
Pyramids meron kela micsis :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on October 23, 2014, 07:10:32 AM
sino na naka subok ng bagong roto sa lazer. wala na bang pangangalawang?

I bought 2 sets last month since naubos na order kong Elixirs kay Xelly. Besides, sa backup guitar ko lang naman ikakabit.

First set ... puro kalawang yung G B E strings  :-o

So I opened the 2nd set ... kulang ng high E string  :eek:  ... at kalawang din ang G B strings  :-o :-o

When I had a chance to visit the mall, I raised my concern to the seller (sa JB SM North) about the matter.

Sabi naman niya willing daw sila palitan. Since hindi ko naman dala yung strings and nawala ko na ang receipt, hinayaan ko na.

WIll never buy this brand again. Will stick with Xelly na lang for Elixirs.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: agent_otso on October 23, 2014, 07:11:55 AM
D'Addario 10s tas darco for back up.  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on October 23, 2014, 07:40:23 AM
These......I was an Elixir user, the longevity of Elixirs are phenomenal, but the sustain is "so so", but these Pyramid strings are different, mismo yung tone, sustain is damn good1 I just wish they're durable.

I tried Pyramids before (gauge 10). Agree with you on the sustain part tapos sarap sa bends!!! And mas gusto ko feel nito sa fingers compared to Elixirs.

Longevity though, Elixir still wins.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Magus on November 12, 2014, 08:58:06 PM
Ernieball Power Slinky sa electric.

Mariposa sa acoustic. :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: chazkidlat on November 13, 2014, 04:08:34 AM
Cobalt Power Slinky 11-48 on standard  :-)

Brother!! Cobalt 11s din ako. :)



Used it on my telecaster
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rockarolla on November 14, 2014, 10:35:26 AM

elixir = great feel, great tone and lasts really long

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: John_Marcelo on December 18, 2014, 11:40:53 PM
Didn't know where to post this.

Anyway, heads up lang sa mga gustong magtry. Meron nang D'Addario NYXL electric guitar strings sa JB Music Alabang Town Center. P7++ siya. May 9s and 10s.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Magus on December 22, 2014, 07:04:03 AM
Daming may gusto ng Elixirs ah. Ma try nga.

How much are these and where do you get it?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: lockzackary on December 22, 2014, 07:40:45 AM
Daming may gusto ng Elixirs ah. Ma try nga.

How much are these and where do you get it?

sa lyric ko kinukuha yung sakin 900 per pack (acoustic), di ko sure kung same price for electric
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Magus on December 22, 2014, 09:11:42 AM
sa lyric ko kinukuha yung sakin 900 per pack (acoustic), di ko sure kung same price for electric

ang Mahal pala... worth it ba?

Kamusta tunog?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on December 22, 2014, 11:17:26 AM
Daming may gusto ng Elixirs ah. Ma try nga.

How much are these and where do you get it?


kay sir Xelly mas mura ng di hamak. mahal ang elixirs kay lyric.



BTT: i had Polyweb electrics and acoustics strung on my 2 of my Guitars. (Epiphone Riviera and Takamine EG340c)

so far, the polyweb electric's feel differs from the nanowebs. i've been a nanoweb user for the longest time. the poly's are not as smooth as the nano's. feels as if they were uncoated. and they are not too bright as well. these would be wonderful on a strat or tele I assume. hahaha :D

for the poly acoustics, i am just satisfied. not too much brightness that is inherent with the nanoweb acoustics.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: namida on December 22, 2014, 08:28:14 PM
Will be trying out those dunlop 11's with heavy bottoms, 50 iirc.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: walanakamingyelo on December 22, 2014, 09:57:31 PM
Hi Friends. Quick querie, Meron bang nagbebenta ng 12 string elixirs sa pinas? or kahit dito sa PM? Mukhang mapapabili ako anytime next year eh... heheh salmat mga troops! Apir!  :wave:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: analog.matt on December 26, 2014, 10:33:00 AM
These......I was an Elixir user, the longevity of Elixirs are phenomenal, but the sustain is "so so", but these Pyramid strings are different, mismo yung tone, sustain is damn good1 I just wish they're durable.
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/kawayan_strat/Pyramid_zps9922b9a9.jpg) (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/kawayan_strat/media/Pyramid_zps9922b9a9.jpg.html)

alas! dami na din nakikita ang katotohanan sa Elixir. sometimes things can get so hyped up'd here in PM na its so hard to be objective.

what i like with Pyramids is the sustain. tone wise, its there!  agree.

longevity, well...it lasts longer than a pack of ordinary strings. sa akin lang ha.

i use the orange sets and they last quite long naman.


if you want an UNCOATED set of strings na parang Coated ang longevity, try D'addario NY XL strings.

everything under the sun has been invented so to speak, so anything new has more of this and less of that and so on. maybe they just added some chromium to the mix, which makes steel harder.

sa experience ko, D'addrio NYXL lives up to its name. long lasting. no Gore coating. may sustain din BUT its on the bright side of things and medyo napapayatan ako sa tunog.  im sure may babagayan to.

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: arkeetar on December 27, 2014, 06:34:25 AM
sometimes things can get so hyped up'd here in PM na its so hard to be objective.


totoo parang networking  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dirtybluesplayer on December 27, 2014, 08:10:24 PM
Equipped with EB Cobalt set now, nowadays, ok naman, my output slightly increased, sana lang tumagal para worth it yung price nila, parang kapresyo din kasi ng Elixir dealers dito eh. Pag ito umabot ng buwan na hindi nangangalawang ng basta basta, goodbye Elixir ako, cause i also wanted the feel and sound. Unlike my Elixir, they are tend to last long almost half a year, but the tone lasts only days.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: juan_alderete on December 27, 2014, 08:23:36 PM
just tried elixir on my electrics. well I'm not convinced, yup its looks new lagi, pero kulang talaga sa sustain compared to the d'addarios I've been using, also i didnt like how slippery the strings on the first couple of days. kulang talaga sa bite lalo na sa upper registry. kaya babalik ulit ako sa d'ads

will try elixir next for my acoustic, parang mas swak sa needs, too noticeable kasi ang tone change sa acoustic, been using d'addarios on acoustic and two to three weeks lang wala na yung bright tone, hehe, well lets see  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: suhr on December 28, 2014, 12:34:07 AM
Pyramid pure nickels and daddario's XLs
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Magus on December 28, 2014, 07:01:23 AM
Who's selling pyramids here?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: LesBol on January 01, 2015, 08:37:39 PM
Look up Xelly sa classified ads. Just boughht Pyramids 12s from him a monh ago.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Magus on February 01, 2015, 09:08:38 PM
Anyone tried gibson strings, I saw sets sa Crescendo Il Centro.

kamusta Tunog?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: EinherjarEu on April 23, 2015, 12:08:37 AM
Alice 10s a507  for drop b. :)

high tension kasi kaya hindi sya loose for drop tuning.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dirk on April 23, 2015, 01:55:02 PM
Im an Ex-Elixir user too  :eek:

then changed to this

(http://media.musiciansfriend.com/is/image/MMGS7/EXP110-Coated-Electric-Regular-Light-Guitar-Strings/584280000000000-00-500x500.jpg)

why? this is the best strings available here (much better than elixir imho) but i still want to try other strings..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red lights on April 23, 2015, 02:08:31 PM


^ hindi din ba yan kinakalawang?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dirk on April 23, 2015, 02:16:19 PM

^ hindi din ba yan kinakalawang?

Hindi, 1 year na din yung string sa gitara ko hehehe, or cguro depende sa lugar, humidity, etc. etc..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: red lights on April 23, 2015, 02:17:53 PM
Hindi, 1 year na din yung string sa gitara ko hehehe, or cguro depende sa lugar, humidity, etc. etc..

matry nga  :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crizer003 on April 23, 2015, 02:24:52 PM
Elixir nanoweb

10-46 fixed bridge, standard / Eb / Drop D/ Drop C#

10-52 floyded, Drop C

Why elixir?
• ayoko ng mabilis kalawangin na strings.
• ayoko ng papalit palit ng strings specially sa floyded guitar

PS: Wala ako pakiaalam dun sa sinasabi nilang pumapanget daw ang tone pag tumagal na,
tone is in the fingers because by fingers are mahogany made in japan
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonicassault on April 23, 2015, 02:44:40 PM
Nakapagtry na ako ng Elixir Polys. Sobrang trip ko sya, feels new, pero tunog luma! perfect!  :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crizer003 on April 23, 2015, 02:46:48 PM
Nakapagtry na ako ng Elixir Polys. Sobrang trip ko sya, feels new, pero tunog luma! perfect!  :)

di pa ko nkkpag try ng polys, warm daw ang tunog, mag gusto ko bright hehe! saka tone is in the fingers naman daw eh  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonicassault on April 23, 2015, 03:18:29 PM
di pa ko nkkpag try ng polys, warm daw ang tunog, mag gusto ko bright hehe! saka tone is in the fingers naman daw eh  :lol:

warm = tunog luma  :lol: pero ok lang bawi naman sa tone kasi maple yung mga daliri ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: crizer003 on April 23, 2015, 03:37:29 PM
warm = tunog luma  :lol: pero ok lang bawi naman sa tone kasi maple yung mga daliri ko

san made yan?  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonicassault on April 23, 2015, 03:53:17 PM
san made yan?  :lol:

MIK lang pero pweds na!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gandydancer123 on April 23, 2015, 03:56:23 PM
I use the 200 php range strings..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonicassault on April 23, 2015, 04:01:19 PM
I use the 200 php range strings..

maiba lang ng konti, speaking of 200 range strings, dalawa na ata ang offering ng RJ strings ngayon? isang tig-100 per set tapos tig-200. never tried either though, naka elixirs pa ako eh  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gandydancer123 on April 23, 2015, 04:03:02 PM
maiba lang ng konti, speaking of 200 range strings, dalawa na ata ang offering ng RJ strings ngayon? isang tig-100 per set tapos tig-200. never tried either though, naka elixirs pa ako eh  :lol:

I just buy whats on sale..basta may brand..wag lang mga alice or fernando..never again..

may martin or yung isang brand i forgot the name..pag nakasale 200 lang..

Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: anjoesatriani on April 25, 2015, 08:48:45 AM
I use the 200 php range strings..

I used to buy Roto Sound before at Lazer for 200+, but now, iba na packaging at pricing nila,  <_< 300+ na rin so snob na sya sakin ngayon.

I'm planning to try Elixir Nanoweb, I don't gig anymore and most of the time nakasabit lang guitar ko, marerecommend nyo ba sa seldom playing?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: gandydancer123 on April 25, 2015, 11:17:19 AM
I used to buy Roto Sound before at Lazer for 200+, but now, iba na packaging at pricing nila,  <_< 300+ na rin so snob na sya sakin ngayon.

I'm planning to try Elixir Nanoweb, I don't gig anymore and most of the time nakasabit lang guitar ko, marerecommend nyo ba sa seldom playing?

yun!! roto sound made in UK ata..haha nice!! nagiba na nga yata sila..haha...yung last na binili ko sa JB na 200 yung Darco by martin and co..just last January..

hehe..
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: randymarsh on April 25, 2015, 01:28:26 PM
D'Addario EXL120 Bulk Shop (25 sets). Mas tipid kesa sa pa-isa isang set

(http://www.themusiczoo.com/PDGImages/8896_25SETS_EXL120_NICKEL_SUP_LIGHT_EXL120_B25_a.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: rmanala on May 14, 2015, 08:49:04 AM
Anong shop guyz ang nagbebenta lang ng number 7 na string?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: KennyKen on May 14, 2015, 10:43:34 AM
Elixir nanoweb

10-46 fixed bridge, standard / Eb / Drop D/ Drop C#

10-52 floyded, Drop C

Why elixir?
• ayoko ng mabilis kalawangin na strings.
• ayoko ng papalit palit ng strings specially sa floyded guitar

PS: Wala ako pakiaalam dun sa sinasabi nilang pumapanget daw ang tone pag tumagal na,
tone is in the fingers because by fingers are mahogany made in japan

I only use Elixir in one of my guitars kapag pasmado mode na ang aking kamay.....nakaka-prolong talaga ng strings sa iba kong gitara

I usually sweat 30-45 minutes after doing exercises phrasing drills.....pag tumagaktak na ang pawis, kukunin ko na si Elixir para ma preserve yung steel stings ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: SexyLicks on July 11, 2015, 06:47:57 AM
Anyone used the new Ernie Ball coated strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Neku420 on July 11, 2015, 08:13:24 AM
Need help!

Looking for this!

Ernie Ball strings (.013, .017, .020P, .032, .044, .056)

I did some research during my short breaks, and found out na walang ganitong set (actually may hunch na ako eh). So customized sya.

Hmmmmm, san kaya ako makakabili ng ganitong mga gauges? Kht hndi naman ernie ball okay lng (Pero Ernie Ball pa din sana syempre).

Any help will be appreciated!

Thanks Thanks Thanks!

(if nagbebenta kayo or may kakilala kayo nagbebenta, pm nyo naman po ako. hahahahaha!)

 :-D
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Igor on July 12, 2015, 05:37:22 AM
I just buy whats on sale..basta may brand..wag lang mga alice or fernando..never again..

may martin or yung isang brand i forgot the name..pag nakasale 200 lang..

yan gamit ko ngyn sa isa kong guitar. nag try ako gauge 8 sarap gamitin
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Ben Tsing Co on July 12, 2015, 08:18:11 AM
First time to use Elixir Nano 10's

D'addarios just don't last on my corrosive sweat.  :-\
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: KennyKen on July 12, 2015, 07:08:42 PM
A good way of prolonging / preserving  your strings from corrosion (for those who sweat a lot like me)is putting a tiny bit of Petroleum Jelly on it after playing, be sure to wipe it evenly with a cotton or micro fibre cloth  ....SUBUKAN  niyo   :)
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonicassault on July 13, 2015, 09:00:41 AM
A good way of prolonging / preserving  your strings from corrosion (for those who sweat a lot like me)is putting a tiny bit of Petroleum Jelly on it after playing, be sure to wipe it evenly with a cotton or micro fibre cloth  ....SUBUKAN  niyo   :)

ok din ang baby oil, kung gusto nyo medyo mabango  :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: zeph on July 13, 2015, 09:44:40 AM
A good way of prolonging / preserving  your strings from corrosion (for those who sweat a lot like me)is putting a tiny bit of Petroleum Jelly on it after playing, be sure to wipe it evenly with a cotton or micro fibre cloth  ....SUBUKAN  niyo   :)

sige nga subukan ko
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: robinonibor on July 16, 2015, 05:03:31 PM
D'Addario XL strings .10
I tried using .09s pero hindi ko halos maramdaman yung strings.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: david_leyson on July 16, 2015, 06:38:06 PM
Need help!

Looking for this!

Ernie Ball strings (.013, .017, .020P, .032, .044, .056)

I did some research during my short breaks, and found out na walang ganitong set (actually may hunch na ako eh). So customized sya.

Hmmmmm, san kaya ako makakabili ng ganitong mga gauges? Kht hndi naman ernie ball okay lng (Pero Ernie Ball pa din sana syempre).

Any help will be appreciated!

Thanks Thanks Thanks!

(if nagbebenta kayo or may kakilala kayo nagbebenta, pm nyo naman po ako. hahahahaha!)

 :-D

Try buying the gauge 10 7string set, tapos alisin mo yung gauge 10 kasi alam ko 13-56 yun eh, hope this helps
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on July 16, 2015, 07:44:42 PM
Try buying the gauge 10 7string set, tapos alisin mo yung gauge 10 kasi alam ko 13-56 yun eh, hope this helps

There's a downside, though... Wound "3rd" string (technically #4 string from the 7-string set).
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: waterbury on July 16, 2015, 10:05:15 PM
There's a downside, though... Wound "3rd" string (technically #4 string from the 7-string set).
I like wounded 3rd strings. Sounds meatier.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: david_leyson on July 16, 2015, 10:30:50 PM
There's a downside, though... Wound "3rd" string (technically #4 string from the 7-string set).

Tumpak! though with this matter IMO not a big deal for me when i used it, truly it is more thicker sounding than the plain 3rd.
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: dendelion on July 17, 2015, 09:53:52 AM
has anyone tried using ernie ball titanium strings?how do they fair with elixir strings?
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: r_chino18 on July 17, 2015, 07:41:30 PM
I like wounded 3rd strings. Sounds meatier.

Tumpak! though with this matter IMO not a big deal for me when i used it, truly it is more thicker sounding than the plain 3rd.

Yes.. But, harder to bend during solos. Haha!
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: sonicassault on July 20, 2015, 08:52:13 AM
I like wounded 3rd strings. Sounds meatier.

I like them on acoustics, kaya minsan nadidisappoint ako pag nakatsamba ako ng set na hindi wound yung 3rd.   :lol:
Title: Re: what kind of strings do you use and why?
Post by: Van* on February 27, 2017, 09:37:16 PM
D'Addario EXL120 Bulk Shop (25 sets). Mas tipid kesa sa pa-isa isang set

(http://www.themusiczoo.com/PDGImages/8896_25SETS_EXL120_NICKEL_SUP_LIGHT_EXL120_B25_a.jpg)
Gusto ko bumili ng bulk kaso hindi ba nangangalawang to pag tagal na stock?
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Post by: nicoyow on February 27, 2017, 09:55:47 PM
Ernie Ball RPS Nickel Wound 10's

been using this since 2012  :lol:
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Post by: beronguitar on March 04, 2017, 12:03:07 AM
EXL 120(10sets), every 10 days nag papalit kasi ako, i'm using it for many years now :)
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Post by: boddah on March 10, 2017, 08:37:14 AM
Elixir gamit ko. Kaso wala pa 1 week naputol ko na yung no. 4 buset haha.. pinalitan ko na lang ng rj  :money:
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Post by: titser_marco on March 10, 2017, 09:29:43 AM
Moving from 010s to 011s now, with the end goal of moving to 012s

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Post by: robinonibor on March 10, 2017, 04:33:46 PM
Currently using 010s daddario.
Mas okay ba 011s sa jumbo frets?
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Post by: rad_12 on April 10, 2017, 12:15:21 AM
i'm still using d'addario strings for my two 7 strings ( custom and schecter ) for my 6 string yamaha pacifica i'm using elixir planning to replace the strings for my new Max Rufo 6 string ng elixir. mas matagal buhay ng elixirs kesa d'addario IMHO.
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Post by: lockzackary on April 10, 2017, 10:25:40 AM
mga 2 years na ako naka D'addario 85/15

nakasanayan ko na din, pero namimiss ko parin elixir

di ko nga lang afford hehe

di ko naman napuputol yung d'addario so feeling ko high quality din naman siya like elixirs
used for 30 minutes noodling everyday
tapos mga 8 hours sa weekends
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Post by: boybawang on May 03, 2017, 08:21:59 AM
I've been switching back and forth between elixirs and daddarios. Daddarios feel and sound better to me but they just rust and die sooner :(
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Post by: iamppej on May 03, 2017, 08:27:22 AM
I've been switching back and forth between elixirs and daddarios. Daddarios feel and sound better to me but they just rust and die sooner :(

depende siguro sa storage ng guitar mo paps. ung sakin na Daddario tumatagal naman.
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Post by: red lights on May 03, 2017, 08:36:14 AM



bilis din kalawangin nung d'addario gamit ko, kaya Elixir na lang palagi
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Post by: iamppej on May 03, 2017, 08:41:02 AM
sakin naman hindi. oks naman sya. hehehe. ewan ko lng.  :wave:
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Post by: firemodel55 on May 04, 2017, 07:01:01 PM
Still Pyramid Strings -- Gauge 10.
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Post by: anjoesatriani on May 08, 2017, 09:42:35 AM
I am a long time user of D'Addario, Ernie Ball, Roto Sound, and etc., and I only had a chance to try Elixirs 10-52 for dropped C tuning 2 months ago and I was blown away.

The hype is real!  :-o

2 months and still running, the strings still sound fresh and bright/twangy/djenty(or whatever you call it).  :-D It still has no signs of rust or roughness especially on the higher strings.
They say Elixir strings have flakes on the strings on the picking part when it goes on, yes it is, but it doesn't bother me, I think that's the coating/treatment applied by Elixir.

Overall, Elixir is great investment for your guitars, for twice the price but lasts 3-4x than other brands, it's definitely worth it.

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Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on May 08, 2017, 10:27:34 AM
I am a long time user of D'Addario, Ernie Ball, Roto Sound, and etc., and I only had a chance to try Elixirs 10-52 for dropped C tuning 2 months ago and I was blown away.

The hype is real!  :-o

2 months and still running, the strings still sound fresh and bright/twangy/djenty(or whatever you call it).  :-D It still has no signs of rust or roughness especially on the higher strings.
They say Elixir strings have flakes on the strings on the picking part when it goes on, yes it is, but it doesn't bother me, I think that's the coating/treatment applied by Elixir.

Overall, Elixir is great investment for your guitars, for twice the price but lasts 3-4x than other brands, it's definitely worth it.



welcome to the light, brother :D


on another note, I heard Cleartone strings are even better. just waiting for my strings to wear off and I might give them a try! :D
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Post by: firemodel55 on May 08, 2017, 11:11:53 AM
Still pyramids for the simple reason that they bend better ... for better hiyaw (heh heh) and that they sound bigger ... even bigger than elixirs.

Of course, elixirs will last longer in terms of brightness.  But I am biased against bright strings.  So take my opinion with a grain of salt.
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Post by: red lights on May 08, 2017, 11:14:57 AM


^ boss firemodel, may distributor ba dito nyan? gusto ko itry for the hiyaw (hehehe)  :-D
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Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on May 08, 2017, 12:10:57 PM
Still pyramids for the simple reason that they bend better ... for better hiyaw (heh heh) and that they sound bigger ... even bigger than elixirs.

Of course, elixirs will last longer in terms of brightness.  But I am biased against bright strings.  So take my opinion with a grain of salt.

I just prefer the longevity of Elixirs tho hahaha

how are you Alex?
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Post by: gandydancer123 on May 08, 2017, 12:18:07 PM
yung mura lang, basta may good reputable....parang yung sa JB yata yung martin electric guitar strings
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Post by: DrDeathRNMD98 on May 19, 2017, 05:17:49 PM
Still pyramids for the simple reason that they bend better ... for better hiyaw (heh heh) and that they sound bigger ... even bigger than elixirs.

Of course, elixirs will last longer in terms of brightness.  But I am biased against bright strings.  So take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Hello! San ka bumibili ng Pyramid strings?
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Post by: Jellybean on May 25, 2017, 03:06:08 PM
Elixirs for me too
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Post by: by on May 29, 2017, 09:52:49 PM
Meron naba Paradigm strings sa jb? magkano kaya.. mukang ayos din coated din yata :mrgreen:
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Post by: Obet922 on June 06, 2017, 02:47:45 AM
I used to use Dean Markley Blue steels back in the 90s, they just feel better made than most basic strings (such as EB slinky or D'addario XLs). Now, my go to strings are Dean Markley Helix. They play really smoothly even if they're not coated and the harmonics are excellent. They can be a bit harder to bend but I don't mind since I'm primarily a bassist (for reference, I use 10-46). Other good ones I've tried are EB M-steels (really clear tones) and D'addario NYXL (they bend like a stripper but don't last very long before corrosion and sound decay)

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Post by: knet370 on June 06, 2017, 08:50:12 AM
bought a couple of cleartones in assorted gauges in 2015. it's still on my guitars. others have elixirs in them. still on my guitars since 2015 din iirc. i dont have acidic sweaty hands if you are wondering.

but if i have money and time to burn that will allow me to change strings every 3 days or so. i would still prefer just the usual eb slinky. love those strings to death but loses its freshness in less than a week. atleast to my experience. im talking about the tone of its "day 1 and 2" life.
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Post by: LaXter on June 06, 2017, 09:59:05 AM
bought a couple of cleartones in assorted gauges in 2015. it's still on my guitars. others have elixirs in them. still on my guitars since 2015 din iirc. i dont have acidic sweaty hands if you are wondering.

but if i have money and time to burn that will allow me to change strings every 3 days or so. i would still prefer just the usual eb slinky. love those strings to death but loses its freshness in less than a week. atleast to my experience. im talking about the tone of its "day 1 and 2" life.

Which one of the coated strings do you like better? Been hearing good things about cleartones lately.

BTT: I use D'Addario 10s for the simple fact that they sound and feel better than 9s. Wala pa akong experience na braeakage during a performance since gumamit ako nito kaya nagpapalit lang ako ng strings kung masyadong dead na ang tone.
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Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on June 06, 2017, 11:53:59 AM
Which one of the coated strings do you like better? Been hearing good things about cleartones lately.

BTT: I use D'Addario 10s for the simple fact that they sound and feel better than 9s. Wala pa akong experience na braeakage during a performance since gumamit ako nito kaya nagpapalit lang ako ng strings kung masyadong dead na ang tone.

Cleartones are not coated. they are treated. so, elixirs will alst longer, but Cleartones feel more natural (if youre finicky about the plastic feel of elixirs).

personally, I like them both. id use elixirs just because mas cheap siya. :D pero the cleartones are as good, if not better.
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Post by: LaXter on June 06, 2017, 02:46:27 PM
Cleartones are not coated. they are treated. so, elixirs will alst longer, but Cleartones feel more natural (if youre finicky about the plastic feel of elixirs).

personally, I like them both. id use elixirs just because mas cheap siya. :D pero the cleartones are as good, if not better.

Been meaning to try coated strings for a while kaso may reserve pako ng D'ads but something tells me about the feel of coated/treated strings na hindi ko magugustohan.
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Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on June 06, 2017, 02:59:45 PM
Been meaning to try coated strings for a while kaso may reserve pako ng D'ads but something tells me about the feel of coated/treated strings na hindi ko magugustohan.

paps, its barely noticeable really. the longevity return versus the feel issue is a no brainer for me. id pick the longevity rather than the monthly replacement of strings for D'addario/ernie ball. the minial difference in feel and tone is just not worth the hassle and extra cost hahaha
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Post by: Jellybean on June 06, 2017, 03:01:04 PM
Been meaning to try coated strings for a while kaso may reserve pako ng D'ads but something tells me about the feel of coated/treated strings na hindi ko magugustohan.

I used to play D'addarios as well before switching to Elixirs, sanayan lang din and I don't even remember how D'addarios feel anymore. Tried Nano Poly and just recently Optiwebs and I like them all though i prefer nanowebs most
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Post by: knet370 on June 06, 2017, 03:13:35 PM
Yeah cleartones are good but not necessarily better than elixirs. for the sake of convenience i would recommend elixirs simply because its locally available. Plus its cheaper. Doesn't necessarily sound inferior to cleartones. I like it. I love them both. Though in curious to try those paradigms. Have ordered a couple just have to wait.
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Post by: Ralph_Petrucci on June 06, 2017, 03:22:31 PM
Yeah cleartones are good but not necessarily better than elixirs. for the sake of convenience i would recommend elixirs simply because its locally available. Plus its cheaper. Doesn't necessarily sound inferior to cleartones. I like it. I love them both. Though in curious to try those paradigms. Have ordered a couple just have to wait.

same thoughts. just said better for the "Feel" factor. as cleartones are no coated (only treated), they might feel better for some.

I strongly agree on all your points tho hahaha elixirs win for me as well due to the availability and pricing factors.
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Post by: knet370 on June 06, 2017, 03:32:15 PM
I used to play D'addarios as well before switching to Elixirs, sanayan lang din and I don't even remember how D'addarios feel anymore. Tried Nano Poly and just recently Optiwebs and I like them all though i prefer nanowebs most

likewise. between elixirs i prefer the nano aswell. hated the poly though. it feels stiff. nung dati when i have alot of time i buy bulk daddarios. i love the feeling of freshly changed strings on a guitar. yung naga squeak pag nag slide ka ng daliri mo. plus yung colored ball ends ng daddario. pag naka double locking bridge ka pwede mo ikabit yung ball ends nasa headstock tapos kitang kita ang cool tignan diba. aminin ng iba dito ganun din ang naramdaman. yung cool factor ng iba ibang colored ball ends sa headstock. count me as guilty. hehehe
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Post by: LaXter on June 06, 2017, 04:38:15 PM
I would have to try elixers one of these days to actually see how they actually feel and sound tho I feel that I'd like them for the longevity. I just forgot na elixirs na pala dapat gagamitin ko but bought D'ads instead.

Question lang, diba 'coated' yung strings? Does that mean na I'll hear less noise when moving parallel to the string? yung sinabi ni sir knet370 na 'squeak' pag nag slide. I really don't like that sound specially when playing whats supposed to be a silent passage.
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Post by: stirfriedstrat on June 06, 2017, 11:17:15 PM
Almost 2 decades ago (around the late 90's) nasubukan ko yung Thomastik Infeld power brights ata yun (brass plated yung maninipis na strings) at tumatagal sya kumpara sa D'Addarios. Umaabot ng halos 1 month ng di kinakalawang at walang pagbabago sa intonation compared sa regular strings na less than 1 week lang kinakalawang na at bahagya na ding sintunado.

Baka may nakagamit na sa inyo pa feedback naman kung nagustuhan nyo o hindi.
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Post by: Stoop on June 07, 2017, 11:03:39 PM
Mostly on rotation between these:

D'Addario NYXL 10-54
D'Addario 10-52 Regular Top / Heavy Bottom
D'Addario 11-52/54 Med Top / Heavy Bottom
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Post by: worshiper16 on June 08, 2017, 12:40:00 PM
Ernie Ball .09
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Post by: lykenhowl on October 15, 2017, 11:47:45 PM
Has anyone tried Orphee hexagonal strings? I'm really intrigued as it is really cheap but and plan to buy it in bulk.