I've found *my* strings

infoghost · Unread post by **infoghost** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 10:25 pm

That's right, after trying a slew of strings, I've finally found some I like on my D-15.

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It's funny, I won't put anything but Ernie's on my electrics, but I never really considered them for my acoustic until now. I went to the store with the intention of trying out earthwoods, but they only had mediums. They had some slinkys, so I said why not. Time will of course tell, but so far, these have been my favorites. I really like that the low E & A strings are a gauge heavier than standard lights.

If it's one thing I've learned, it's that I do NOT like coated strings. I don't like how they sound, how they feel or how they tune. (too much play on the tuner, never seems to get right on easily). I can't pinpoint the sound issues, but it seems they have less punch, at least on my D-15.

Thanks to all those that offered suggestions

Matty Boom · Unread post by **Matty Boom** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 10:35 pm

i've been playing these for a few months, i really like em...i wish they had these thicker though

infoghost · Unread post by **infoghost** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 1:19 pm

Well, nix those. They had the best sound when first put on, but after a week, they felt like they had been on for six weeks. Maybe I got an older pack, but they seem to corrode very quickly.

Back to the EXP's.

Matty Boom · Unread post by **Matty Boom** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:44 pm

mine work hella long, i lubs dem

infoghost · Unread post by **infoghost** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 8:26 pm

Maybe the batch I got had sat in the store for awhile. Being in paper wrappers, they certainly are not airtight.

geekmug · Unread post by **geekmug** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:21 pm

Or you have acidic hands.. or matty uses string cleaner.. or a cosmic ray struck your strings..

Matty Boom · Unread post by **Matty Boom** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:52 pm

really what it is is that i don't technically "put them on my guitar" i just spread the string packs on my floor and pretend i'm playing on a guitar with no strings on it...it's a pretty sweet deal, the strings never go dead or break

whatshername · Unread post by **whatshername** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:04 am

DMBFan63 · Unread post by **DMBFan63** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 2:53 pm

Matty Boom wrote:really what it is is that i don't technically "put them on my guitar" i just spread the string packs on my floor and pretend i'm playing on a guitar with no strings on it...it's a pretty sweet deal, the strings never go dead or break

Holy shit!? I'm not the only one!?!

budlitebrad · Unread post by **budlitebrad** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 3:30 am

I haven't been able to find a decent set of strings so far. Everytime I put new ones on, they work decently, but then I try to tune to Raised B and SNAP.

I may just have to start using rubber bands.....

DustyDave · Unread post by **DustyDave** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 3:35 am

budlitebrad wrote:I haven't been able to find a decent set of strings so far. Everytime I put new ones on, they work decently, but then I try to tune to Raised B and SNAP.

I may just have to start using rubber bands.....

Are you just using normal strings ? Because that would be the reason

2StepGranny · Unread post by **2StepGranny** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 3:43 am

Yeah, you can't Raised B-Tune a guitar with the normal strings. It's been said before, but you buy a whole new pack of strings, and an extra B string... then open up the pack of strings, and throw out the Low E, you won't use it. Then put the A string where the Low E string should be, and put the D string where the A string should be, and so on. When you do that, the place to put the High E should be empty, pull out the other B string that you bought and put it there. Then you tune your guitar to Raised B Tuning. That will solve your problem then ;-)

DustyDave · Unread post by **DustyDave** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 3:54 am

Or buy single strings if your dealer does that

Some dealers do

budlitebrad · Unread post by **budlitebrad** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 5:34 pm

Ok, so I'm just supposed to buy this magical set of "different guaged" strings? I don't think so. I'm not falling for that trick, Stalin. Maybe that's how you do things over in Russia, but in my house I tune standard strings and not your commie version.

see you auntie · Unread post by **see you auntie** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 5:46 pm

I found a shop that sells all Elixers for $9.99! Poly's, nano's, any gauge.

I'm not sure if I want to reveal my precious as of yet. My precious...

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