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Post by grayn on May 21, 2016 14:07:31 GMT
After years of using Elixir strings, on acoustics, basses and electrics, it's finally dawned on me, that I don't like the sound of them, on my electric guitars.  Still like 'em on bass. But when I replaced the strings, on my thinline Jag, with Elixers, I noticed a massive change in tone and it wasn't to my liking.  As I had no other makes at home, I wacked on some heavier Elixers, instead. Different but actually worse.  And this brought some other problems to mind, with other electrics. And being dumb, I'd blamed the amps or guitars involved.  God, I am slow.  It's hard to describe, but they add a brashness and a loss of natural vibrancy. Anyway, after a little research, I decided to try some Pure Nickel strings. Now, that's more like it. My Jag sounds, as it should.  When I was using my electrics for prog/psych rock and the like, with overdrive and various effects, the Elixirs did less damage. But for the wholesome, single-coil, reverb drenched tone, I like for surf music, they do me no favours.  I did try flatwounds once. Now I know, vintage players often love these. But hated their feel and plunky, non-sustaining tone. They do sound great, on the right guitar and in the right hands. But I just can't use 'em. Comments, very welcome.  |
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Post by ourmaninthenorth on May 21, 2016 14:31:35 GMT
Pyramid pure nickels...  |
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Post by earwighoney on May 21, 2016 14:35:34 GMT
I've never really noticed the difference of different types of strings for electric guitar, but that might be down to just going for the cheapest sets!
Boring choice but I've found myself coming back to D'addario EXL115's. As long as I have an 11-49 set I'm generally happy with whatever brand I have on my guitar.
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Post by grayn on May 21, 2016 15:28:31 GMT
Pyramid pure nickels... Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for those. I've got Ernie Ball 2251 Classic Pure Nickel, on my Jag, at the moment.  |
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Post by grayn on May 21, 2016 15:32:23 GMT
I've never really noticed the difference of different types of strings for electric guitar, but that might be down to just going for the cheapest sets! Boring choice but I've found myself coming back to D'addario EXL115's. As long as I have an 11-49 set I'm generally happy with whatever brand I have on my guitar. Can't go wrong woth D'addarios. Cheap or otherwise. I think I just liked the lastability of Elixirs. As i said, I'd use them for overdrive HB guitar work but not for that clean sound. |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2016 15:59:32 GMT
Yes, amazing what different strings can make. I have recently changed the Elixirs that came on my acoustic bass and put on a set of white gold la bella tape wounds. Brilliant strings, and made the bass sound more natural. Great feel as well.
I have also changed brand on my Yew Tavy baritone as well, having always really rated Wyres. Well, I have run out of Wyres and so bought a set made up of single strings. All the wound strings are Daddario EXPS, whilst the plain ones are anti rust Elixirs. Beautiful tone I'm getting with this now, though it is an very expensive way of doing it. I just hope they are going to last me ages. At least the tape wounds on the bass should last me at least 12 months !
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Post by grayn on May 22, 2016 16:23:55 GMT
That singles set sounds good, Robbie.
When I was acoustics only, I was much more aware of how different strings sounded.
Unfortunately I didn't think to transfer that to my electrics, until very recently.
Just goes to show, just when you think you've got it sussed, you really haven't.
Adds to the excitement, I guess.
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Jo whoever he is.
