Best strings?

IronM320 · 12-29-2008, 08:41 AM

What are the best strings (best sound, comfortable to play, long lasting).
And what thicknes is the best. I've had .10's but are 9's better. If you know, tell me.

General Disarray · 12-29-2008, 08:44 AM

There are no 'best strings'. Only personal preference.

My preference is d'addario XL's (.10's)

JLH · 12-29-2008, 08:46 AM

XL .09's

It's like motor oil

MesaBoogie · 12-29-2008, 08:49 AM

Elixirs, Nanoweb .10's, they last forever and have a pretty damn good tone

General Disarray · 12-29-2008, 08:52 AM

The problem I find with Elixrs is that only the wound strings are coated - the plain strings are just that - plain.

dennistruckdriver · 12-29-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Disarray

There are no 'best strings'. Only personal preference.

My preference is d'addario XL's (.10's)

+1

. I finally have settled on the same brand and gauge, as they seem to 'stretch in' quickly, and last a fair length of time, and are reasonably priced. I buy them when they are on sale in 10-packs for about $20.

General Disarray · 12-29-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennistruckdriver

I buy them when they are on sale in 10-packs for about $20.

Yup, me too - works out at about £3 a pack - bargain!

stryker59 · 12-29-2008, 03:48 PM

my personal preference are these..

lightningmonkey · 12-29-2008, 04:40 PM

Cleartones. Pricey but they last very long and sound killer.

randygt · 12-29-2008, 05:51 PM

ernie ball 10's here

mobprop667 · 12-29-2008, 05:53 PM

i swear by them.

Lefty666 · 12-29-2008, 07:12 PM

I like Elixir Polyweb Lights. The plain strings are also coated and not just the wound strings. They seem to last forever. They are especially good for someone who's hands sweat a lot.

BigJza · 12-29-2008, 08:23 PM

super slinkys!!

MesaBoogie · 12-30-2008, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Disarray

The problem I find with Elixrs is that only the wound strings are coated - the plain strings are just that - plain.

The plain one's are coated as well

. They last even longer than the wound ones

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IronM320 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best strings? What are the best strings (best sound, comfortable to play, long lasting). And what thicknes is the best. I've had .10's but are 9's better. If you know, tell me.

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lightningmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best strings? Cleartones. Pricey but they last very long and sound killer.

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Lefty666 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best strings? I like Elixir Polyweb Lights. The plain strings are also coated and not just the wound strings. They seem to last forever. They are especially good for someone who's hands sweat a lot.

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