If you had these three packs of string lying around

deefstes

... which set would you use?

BluJu

I'd go back to the shop and get a set of 11's ?

Probably D Addario's

deefstes

Brendon "BluJu" Neuhaus wrote: I'd go back to the shop and get a set of 11's ?

LOL. I was wondering if I could do that ? These are all sets that I got for free. Seems 9's are more readily handed out.

Keira-WitherKay

? pray tell what store still hands out free sets of guitar strings......... or is it with the purchase of a guitar ?

i like the D'addario XL120 9's ... use them on my NON jazz guitars

aja

I am a slinky fan myself

Psean

I'd get some Skinny top, Heavy bottom Ernies. If I had to choose I'd say the Gibsons 'cause I've never tried them.
D'addarios are a last resort for me - the unwounds turn black in a couple of days.

AlanRatcliffe

If I played nines, I'd probably try the EB Cobalts first (which I havent used before - supposed to be louder and brighter than nickel) for the experience.

Otherwise I'd probably sell/give 'em away to someone who does use nines and get myself some .011s (EB or Rotosound).

StefStoep

Ernie Ball's, i have only heard good stuff about these Cobalts. I have bought a set but haven't got round to putting them on.......eish, but those 9's are thin!

domhatch

me, i'd use the slinkys. but not 9s - i'd swap 'em for 10s. or, as i've had occasion to do in the past, put 11s on and drop them by a half step - don't forget to set the guitar up for this if you're gonna try it.

9s? really? who does this any more?
dh|

Chocklit_Thunda

Cobalts. Those things are ultra cool...
9s are the bees knees. Bends for daaaaaaays

briang-telkomsa-net

I've always liked D'addario's but I think 9's are naybe a bit light?

Chabenda

I have been seriously considering dropping to nine's because I am having problems with my knuckles (I spent too long dragging them on the ground).

I would say, the D'Addarios - If I recall correctly they were the first strings that I ever bought, about Z$8.00 a set in the early 80's, and I'm still using them today (10's and not the same set! - before someone comments)

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domhatch

Chabenda wrote: I have been seriously considering dropping to nine's because I am having problems with my knuckles (I spent too long dragging them on the ground).

I would say, the D'Addarios - If I recall correctly they were the first strings that I ever bought, about Z$8.00 a set in the early 80's, and I'm still using them today (10's and not the same set! - before someone comments)

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that's a classic... ?

if you don't mind me asking, what kinds of problems? i've been picking up twinges in my kernuckles, more pronounced in my picking hand than my fretting hand, but on both if i'm honest. and they seem to be less inclined to clench when i make a fist. (my grandmother - piano teacher and player extraordinaire - used to tell me i'd get arthritis if i clicked my knuckles. i'm starting to think mebbe she was right all along...)

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dh|

Bob-Dubery

The humbuckers will be quieter.

Gearhead

I actually think one day when I get a guitar with TV Jones Powertrons (plus in bridge and all) that I will first string it with 9s or even 8s. Must be something to it, the way the Reverend sounds...

Chocklit_Thunda

X-rated Bob wrote: The humbuckers will be quieter.

Then you turn your amp up to 11... ?

Manfred-Klose

so you got 3 packs of strings and only 1 guitar ?

deefstes

Manfred Klose wrote: so you got 3 packs of strings and only 1 guitar ?

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I actually have two guitars but one is set up for 11's so I don't think I should be restringing it with 9's. The other is set up for 10's so I might consider the 9's.

guidothepimmp

D addario

But with all the bareknuckle goodness I've indulged in I'm quite liking rotosound too.

9s are a bit soft though

Chabenda

domhatch wrote:
Chabenda wrote: I have been seriously considering dropping to nine's because I am having problems with my knuckles (I spent too long dragging them on the ground).

I would say, the D'Addarios - If I recall correctly they were the first strings that I ever bought, about Z$8.00 a set in the early 80's, and I'm still using them today (10's and not the same set! - before someone comments)

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that's a classic... ?

if you don't mind me asking, what kinds of problems? i've been picking up twinges in my kernuckles, more pronounced in my picking hand than my fretting hand, but on both if i'm honest. and they seem to be less inclined to clench when i make a fist. (my grandmother - piano teacher and player extraordinaire - used to tell me i'd get arthritis if i clicked my knuckles. i'm starting to think mebbe she was right all along...)

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dh|

Dom, I have been getting very stiff fingers (knuckles) after a gig, on both hands as I hybrid pick and bend quite a bit. Some of the gigs have involved over four hours of playing but even a two and a half hour set is enough to do the trick.

Perhaps it is from lack of practice, apart from a gig a week on average, I probably practice/play for about an hour and a half.

Perhaps it is from poor diet - I live a bachelor's life and have been very slack when it comes to veg and over the top with alcohol. I need to lose about 20kgs! A Phat Baas Dad of note!

I didn't crack my knuckles much as a kid (I think that most of us did to some extent). Advice from those in the know would be much appreciated.