String Situation

jsgksu · Post by **jsgksu** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 11:18 am

nugsta25 wrote:yeah after jayme's reccomendation i tried out some of the nanowebs. I got the light-mediums and they are awesome. They sound a hell of a lot better than the polyweb.

I have light mediums right now for the first time, love em

Macht · Post by **Macht** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 12:24 pm

Elixirs are nice, I use elixirs for my bass

blundermouse · Post by **blundermouse** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:12 pm

try "John Pearse" strings. i just put them on my guitar not long ago after experimenting with ALL the forementioned strings: deanmarkley blue, elixir, D'add exps, martins, etc... i've found that this one kills them all on tone. as for the strings' durability, i can't testify. but so far so good.

however JP strings are hard to find, look around, if you find em try em out.

Teego Time · Post by **Teego Time** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:51 pm

*noob alert* *noob alert*

Uh yeah, Ima let the noob slip out for a moment. Whats the difference between mediums and lights?

And you guys say elixers are good, but I've never heard em. I'm due for a restring so I might try em. But first, how much are they, and do they have a good solo style sound?

thejoe · Post by **thejoe** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:17 pm

meds are just bigger guage (heavier)
and lights are smaller

ive never tried elixers
i love martins

and i just saw that the electric strings i have been using are now sold at wal*mart

sigh

incubusdmb5 · Post by **incubusdmb5** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:41 pm

i just ordered some exilers.

i wanted a change so i might as well. got the lights.

pretty expensive

13.99

Teego Time · Post by **Teego Time** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 12:02 am

I figured that the meds would be bigger. Whats the difference in the sound? Are meds more of a bass tone string?

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 12:26 am

1399 expensive? be glad you don't play bass and drop 40 on a set every month

jsgksu · Post by **jsgksu** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:49 am

i like tictacs wrote:1399 expensive? be glad you don't play bass and drop 40 on a set every month

damn thats expensive for some strings

teego time (and anyone else thats never used elixirs), as for them being pricey, they might be, but they also last for a long time since they are coated strings, Id at least try them once if youve never used them, I really cant use anything else now after having tried them

Teego Time · Post by **Teego Time** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 1:42 pm

I don't concider 13.99 expensive, I was thinking anything above 25 would be expensive.

nate · Post by **nate** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:40 pm

i have a string query to add to this discussion. Do certain strings all for better alternate tunings? or can u get certain strings that can make your guitar sound like dave's baritone guitar. Perhaps i'm completely retarded in asking these questions so ridicule is welcome hahaha. but i was just wondering.

nate

HendrixWS · Post by **HendrixWS** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:17 pm

Try Music123.com or Musicians Friend I forogt which one it is but tyhey go for 12.99 there I know a dollar isnt much but it adds up if u buy 5-10 packs at a time like I do. I like Elixer Polyweb Mediums (for the Martin) and Lights (for the Taylor). When I grow some bigger balls I'll try the custom lights on the Taylor.

thejoe · Post by **thejoe** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 8:43 pm

Teego Time wrote:I figured that the meds would be bigger. Whats the difference in the sound? Are meds more of a bass tone string?

no idea... anyone?

HendrixWS · Post by **HendrixWS** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:03 am

Mediums have a deeper bassier sound. Mediums suit very well with a Dred. Just got a great deal on Polyweb lights. 9.33 a pack at musiciansfriend.com It said 11.99 when I saw em but when I put em in the cart they were 9.33. Great deal I bought 10 and some other shit and got free shipping. Even though I just blew 200 bucks I dont feel like i wasted it.

Ranting Thespian · Post by **Ranting Thespian** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:21 am

I never pay more than 8 bucks on any strings. The EXP, Elixers, Dean Markleys, Blue Steel, DR, they are all 8 bucks or under here.

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