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Old 02-27-2008, 09:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Zakk Wylde Strings?

well my stock strings are about to give out and i wanted to know if the Wylde strings were any good (the Med strings not the uber strings)
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Old 02-27-2008, 11:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

I use D'Addario strings, myself, they sound great, last a long time, and are affordable. I own a small guitar repair shop, and I recommend these strings to all my customers, and they all agree that D'Addario's are great. I use them on all of my clients' guitars, and I have yet to hear a complaint. You can spend a lot more on a set of strings if you want, but to MY ears the D'Addario's are fine.

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ty fo not awnsering my qustion
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

They sound like boomers which is what he played before he had his own "blend"
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Old 02-28-2008, 12:26 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Why don't ya just spend the 5 bucks and find out for yourself, there, big spender? I haven't tried Zakky's strings, Excuse the F**K out of me for opening my big mouth and trying to help. I won't do it again, I promise. In fact, you just earned the honor of being the first on my IGNORE list - Congrats!!!
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Why don't ya just spend the 5 bucks and find out for yourself, there, big spender? I haven't tried Zakky's strings, Excuse the F**K out of me for opening my big mouth and trying to help. I won't do it again, I promise. In fact, you just earned the honor of being the first on my IGNORE list - Congrats!!!
ok wel lhave fun with that
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

Don't go for the hype. Most strings are all pretty good. I like GHS personally. They may noy be the best, but they are the best for me.



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Old 02-28-2008, 04:15 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

the only strings that I have found that add "something" to the sound of my LP are Thomastik Infeld JAzz bebops.
The rest sounded very much the same on the LP....
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Old 03-01-2008, 03:41 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

Don't bother with the Zakk strings. They are ridiculously huge and you'll have to adjust your truss rod to keep the action good.

If you want GREAT strings, I suggest the pure nickel D'Addario's in 11's. Great value and amazing feel, with that pure nickel tone.
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

I tried the Dunlop's 'Zakk' strings but they were too slack (string tension) so I use D'addario now. (same gauge)

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Old 03-03-2008, 07:28 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Don't bother with the Zakk strings. They are ridiculously huge and you'll have to adjust your truss rod to keep the action good.

If you want GREAT strings, I suggest the pure nickel D'Addario's in 11's. Great value and amazing feel, with that pure nickel tone.

im tat talki9ng about the huge strings but the med se he came out with there smaller then his big strings
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:23 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

Yea his 10-56 set... They just sound like boomers, except more expensive because they have his name on em.

Feels like boomers too... If you like that feel, thats a good thing. I don't personally. Too 'tight'.
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

I use them on all of my guitars, when tuned down to Drop C. Totally recommend em'
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No one else (beside Robster) think that this was a tool remark? By the way, I have to give you some credit, you did spell two words correct in that sentence.
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No one else (beside Robster) think that this was a tool remark? By the way, I have to give you some credit, you did spell two words correct in that sentence.
Just read it...beyond a tool remark. If your using 'stock' strings, you've already failed.

Here is a hint...if you ask a question about strings...try using the 'search' feature. Already many threads dedicated to strings.
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

I tried the GHS Boomers 10-46 on my Les Paul and they were really good, especially when it coms to intonation
The negative side of them is that they die out in a few weeks in my opinion but oterwise great strings.

Many people seem to like D´addario i don´t...
I´ve tried a few set´s but when breaking them in by bending like hell they won´t hold for it, the break
So no more D´addario for me anymore, they don´t work just gives me problem.
Same with the Elixir the break as well when i do real crazy bends like Stevie Ray Vaughan does.

Still it´s all a mather of taste and what works best for you.
My advice; Try them all and then you have the answer
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

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No one else....think that this was a tool remark?....I have to give you some credit, you did spell two words correct in that sentence....
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....If your using 'stock' strings, you've already failed.
Here is a hint....try using the 'search' feature. Already many threads dedicated to strings.
Another future trucker.

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....Many people seem to like D´addario i don´t....Still it´ all a matter of taste and what works best for you.
My advice; Try them all and then you have the answer....
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No one else (beside Robster) think that this was a tool remark? By the way, I have to give you some credit, you did spell two words correct in that sentence.
I am amazed that anyone bothered to try and help out Mr Typo after that.
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I am amazed that anyone bothered to try and help out Mr Typo after that.
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I was beginning to worry about everyone.
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

I don't like anything that isn't d'addario on my les pauls; thou I do like dunlop strings on my ibanez's.

The d'addarios have a mellower tone (and more tension) where as the dunlop strings are very bright and loose so I find they work best with high gain pickups.

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Why don't ya just spend the 5 bucks and find out for yourself, there, big spender? I haven't tried Zakky's strings, Excuse the F**K out of me for opening my big mouth and trying to help. I won't do it again, I promise. In fact, you just earned the honor of being the first on my IGNORE list - Congrats!!!
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WOW, Where to start......
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No one else (beside Robster) think that this was a tool remark? By the way, I have to give you some credit, you did spell two words correct in that sentence.
wat r uoy trin g 2 saye jooomu
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

that was hella hilarious..OMG...do0d drop the 5 dinkles on strings an try em out...ROBSTER and JOMO for the win...i use D'adarrios DR and ghs...i will say this,Dads have way more tension...used a set of 12s from ghs and dads,dads had way more tension...kinda liked that..think i might go back to those..i still have a few pack of ghs to burn through tho
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

Robster and Jomo are my new heroes!

Way to put the smack down! It was a stupid remark from a stupid person!
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Re: Zakk Wylde Strings?

well, the title of the thread and the words 'stock strings' have noob guitar player written all over this guy...
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