I have a good set of 10s but im curious if that will sound out of tune if the bridge is ⦠What do you guys prefer on your strats. Play an acoustic with 12's for awile and bend those. If you're like me, you use different strings on different guitars. 10-52 my favourite gauge ever. This means the 10's will exert a stronger tendency to bow the neck than the 9's, and therefore your guitar tech had to tighten the truss rod to compensate. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Strat-Talk.com is an independent, member supported forum and is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. A string is a contiguous sequence of characters terminated by and including the first null character. The feel will be different though. C11 §7.1.1 1. input above is not a string. Am I crazy or does this happen for other people? I've been jumping between 9s and 10s and I can't figure out how to solve it. Curt Mangan Strings 10-46 Pure Nickel Wound Set Electric Guitar Strings. 08-07-2012, 09:24 AM #9. spacecowboy. 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? Aside from possibly using too much pressure, or not fretting the string straight down and bending it slightly out of tune... are you actually adjusting your guitars' intonation when you go back and forth between 9s and 10s? It makes a big difference in the sound especially on single coils. 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? This roundwound set is used by May exclusively, with a custom light gauge running from .009, .011, .016, .024, 032, 042. The heavier strings allow you to set up the guitar differently. Then you won't find any issue bending 10's. So I like 9s but I feel like I'm not getting the same chord accuracy as with 10s. I know a lot of people use 10's or 11's or higher, but to me, its just not worth it. So since I had to re-order strings anyway, in addition to a 10-pack of 10's, I also picked up a 3-pack of 9's to try. Starts were designed for 9's. The 0.011's are heavier than the 0.010's and if you really attack the strings and break the 0.010's try the 0.011's or maybe even the 0.012's. 3 sets of Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys: $16.47 $9.99 No other string set on the market has the perfect blend of durability, performance, sound and price that Ernie Ball's Regular Slinky set brings to the table. I can't help it, I love that ping of 9's. My fingers would usually slip off the high "E" with 9's. davidKOS , Jun 10, 2013 #3 9s on my CVC with its 10" neck and bigger frets just feel too loose so I put 10s on but down-tune half a step. The feel is similar on the fender with 9's as the lp with 10's I'm guessing due to scale length. any help would be appreciated, thanks. Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by InkedStrat, Jun 10, 2013. A back-to-back comparison of .10 gauge and .09 gauge Elixir strings. This means the 10's will exert a stronger tendency to bow the neck than the 9's, and therefore your guitar tech had to tighten the truss rod to compensate. Due to this, a lot of unpacking had to be done, which affected the performance. On my Ibanez I have 0.09 gauge Ernie Balls tuned to a half step down. To contact the forum owner hit the Contact Us link. He says all the SRV worshipers don't realize that he had new necks and repair work done on his guitars almost nightly and most of it was due to the crazy 13s he used. According to John McCormick, "The "Yepes" tuning is intended for the purpose of utilizing the extra strings mainly as sympathetic ones. I recently tried some EB 9s for the first time and I hate them. both the 52RI and CIJ are 7.25 with small frets and I find 9s perfect on those. I suggest trying out 9's and see how you like them. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. Some others will go 9, 11, 16. I mean the chord breaks up and has more dissonance I guess because the strings are lighter and have wilder oscillation? With the right setup I don't feel like I lose much in playability. ). This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. I heard the 9 string has 2 bass strings and the other strings are just like a 7 string. 10's are my standard strings for solid body electrics; I find 9's a bit too slack, 8's are not for me, and ii and 12's feel better to me on semi- and hollow bodies. Lighter strings vs. heavy strings is subjective in sound quality. I think 10's are where it's at. The problem you're describing is either between your ears, or simply technique masked by string tension. Lights are easier to fret and play than regulars or heavies. Thanks for visiting. I use 9's on my SG and 10's on my LP. I strung my Xaviere Strat copy with a set of the 9's yesterday, and the difference is very apparent. I read that bending was a little easier, and having used basically the same brand of strings my whole life I decided to try a bunch of different gauges and brands. Plus, the heavier gauge strings are going to pull harder on one side of the neck than the lighter strings will on the other side of the neck. The one big, big difference between a lot of different sets of strings is that some go 9, 12, 15 on the very topâthatâs how ours go. Just learned (here) recently that I can get 9.5-46 custom sets from Curt Mangan, which I'll likely do from here on out. Remember you will have to change intonation though if you change string size. £9.99 Curt Mangan Strings Matt Schofield 11-54 Signature Electric Guitar Strings. My guitar teacher suggest I moved down to 8s on my strat. I guess I just have to play more lightly to keep the chords tight? If you fit heavier gauges to a guitar fitted with a strat-type tremolo, the increased tension will lift the trem away from the body which will Lighter strings vs. heavy strings is subjective in sound quality. So then you have to have some fret leveling done, or deal with a slightly higher action. ZE-9 Lite 9 11 16 24 32 42 ZEH-9 Lite & Heavy 9 11 16 26 36 46 ZE-10 Lite-Lite 10 13 17 26 36 46 ZAE-10 Lite 10 14 22 30 38 48 ZAE-11 Medium-Lite 11 15 22 30 40 50 ZAE-12 Medium 12 16 24 32 42 54 ZAE-13 Medium-Heavy 13 17 26 34 45 56 DR Zebra Acoustic-Electric Guitar Strings ZE-9 Extra Lite 9-42 I see a lot of guitarists using 9s and not having my problems (at least not obviously). That's just personal preference though. i just put new strings on my 3 number 1 teles. In my opinion, 9, 12, 15 is vastly better than 9, 11, 16. Its hard to slide on the first two strings on a set of 9's without fretting out unless you raise the action up alot. The best place to start if you're new is right below in our "Rules" section. What strings should I buy, 10-46 or 11-50? I'd want 11-54 for D standard. I think 10's are where it's at. I play moslty metal and I don't solo too much, I'm more of a rhytm guy. While I'm still far from Knopfleresque in my … I've tried it on a couple guitars but I just can't bring myself to commit to 9s because of this. I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. Play whatever feels better. Buying advice and our top picks for the best 12-string guitars on the market right now. £14.49 Curt Mangan Strings 9-42 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings. Get three packs of these ultra-dependable strings for just $9.99 now.View Deal Changing from 9's to 10's will definitely make a difference in the way the guitar plays: 1) your action will be higher due to the increased string tension, 2) the tremolo plate will pick up slightly from the body (same reason as #1), 3) you may experiance a buzz in your E and A strings simply because of the larger guage string. He build custom guitars so I think he knows a thing or two. 42 refers to the diameter in thousandths of an inch, so a 10 gauge string is 10/1000 or 1/100 inches in diameter. musicman10_1. Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. The bends aren't as easy, and there's a real stiffness to the action. You might even try going up to 11's to build finger strength and then drop back down to 10's. I am definitely still a beginner, but I went from 10's to 9's (only on the three thinner strings, but still) to 9.5's back to 10's. Ok, so Ive been experimenting with different string gauges lately. In addition to this, many String operations depended on char[] representation and not a byte array. A string is the vibrating element that produces sound in string instruments such as the guitar, harp, piano (), and members of the violin family.Strings are lengths of a flexible material that a musical instrument holds under tension so that they can vibrate freely, but controllably. I have a Fender stratocaster and i think it has 9s on i right now, and im planning on putting new strings on it for a performance in about 2 weeks. Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. So after moving back up to 9s, Ive found I have more control but I … On 10s everything sounds perfectly accurate so I'm not sure if I'm just holding them too hard or if it's just not possible on 9s on some places in the fretboard. 10 or 11's work fine for me....bending is easier with lighter strings...many will say you get better tone with 10's or 11's vs. 9's.....but here is a quote from Jimmy Page ""I was actually using a banjo string on the top (.008) and de-stringing everything else. I've been jumping between 9s and 10s and I can't figure out how to solve it. +1 for prepend '0' to the strings. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Registered User Newbie. I have a good set of 10s but im curious if that will sound out of tune if the bridge is set for the 9s. I think tele's sound the best with 9's. That just means you have to play them more and build up the strength. Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. I'm using the EB 10-52 as well (and Dean Markley 11-56 on my short scale guitars). The corresponding Ernie Ball strings: Gauge 8=Extra Slinky Gauge 9 = Super Slinky (also Hybrid Slinky) Gauge 10 = Regular Slinky Gauge 11 = Power Slinky (also Beefy Slinky) Gauge 12 = Not Even Slinky the "also" ones mentioned are strings that have the same gauge high 'E' (1st) string, but heavier low strings than the 'normal' strings of that gauge. I found 8s too thin, so I moved back up, and put bronze 10s on my acoustic. the size of the small e string is the "9" or the "10". The tone may be suffering too, as it sounds much different than the rest of my strats. I'll start - on humbucker equipped LP's I like Ernie Ball Slinky's, 10-46. Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. I'm extremely picky with intonation so hearing anything wobbling around is off-putting. if you have light strings if you push i mean obviously you're gonna make it go sharp, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. â Marvin Jan 1 '19 at 12:47 Sets are usually referenced either by the gauge of the first string (e.g., 9), or by pair of first and last (e.g., 9â42); measurements in thousands of an inch are the de facto standard, regardless of whether Imperial units are used in a ⦠Get the guaranteed best price on 6 String Sets for Electric Guitar like the Ernie Ball 2223 Nickel Super Slinky Guitar Strings - Buy 10, Get 2 Free at Musician's Friend. i've been using tens on fenders, but recently put 9's on the tele, but damn, now they feel as tight as 10's. I broke low E's in high school from regular 10's, so I looked for something with the same high E and a thicker low E. 25 and 25.5 scale guitars for 10-52, the C is 25.5 I actually find a 60 low C loose, and want a 27" for such a tuning. They require more strength to bend, but are better in every other way, in my opinion. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I really don't even notice the difference anymore, just have to remember what strings to use on it since it has a trem. On P-90 equipped Lesters, actually ALL P-90 equipped guitars, I like GHS Boomers, 10-46. Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more “oomph” to the low end. Since 1964, GHS Strings has been winding electric guitar strings in the southwestern corner of Michigan. I am definitely still a beginner, but I went from 10's to 9's (only on the three thinner strings, but still) to 9.5's back to 10's. Shares (Image credit: Future) Pick the string gauge you prefer to use and practice. Since 1964, GHS Strings has been winding electric guitar strings in the southwestern corner of Michigan. The numbers represent the string thickness in .0## inches or high e to low e. (.009" to .042") You can just refer to them as standard sets 9's, 10's, 11's etc. To me, 10's are the perfect balance between having enough meat on the string to grab onto, and thin enough to get some nice bends. When you put the 9's on, the truss rod will over-compensate for the reduced string tension of the 9's, and this will mean that the neck will be too straight, or even back-bowed. EVH Premium Strings 9 - 46 Product information Item Weight 1.6 ounces Product Dimensions 11.42 x 7.48 x 3.54 inches ASIN B001PLG084 Item model number 0220150046 Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 77 ratings. 10's or 11's are better for slide in most cases and the added volume and sustain doesnt hurt either. I have settled on 11's for mine. Best of both worlds! I do like heavier strings for playing slide too. I perfer 9's for the bending, but I like to go Eb a lot, which isn't exactly good for 9's. [Discussion] Gauge 9 vs 10 strings and chord accuracy. There are two different reasons for this. Press J to jump to the feed. Is this true? I merely want the pros and cons of thick strings and thin strings. The type of guitar strings you choose, and how often you change them will not only dramatically affect your tone, but also impact the playability of your guitar. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Registered User Newbie. the size of the small e string is the "9" or the "10". These long-life strings from German company Optima are the only 24 carat gold strings in the world (donât fear, theyâre priced in the upper-medium end of the spectrum). It's a preference thing, but unless you … Ernie Ball coated Slinky strings combine the latest technological advancements in string manufacturing. 8 ⦠User Info Menu. 10 or 11's work fine for me....bending is easier with lighter strings...many will say you get better tone with 10's or 11's vs. 9's.....but here is a quote from Jimmy Page ""I was actually using a banjo string on the top (.008) and de-stringing everything else. In case of JDK 6 Compressed Strings, a major problem faced was that the String constructor accepted only char[] as an argument. So the question is - What are your favorite strings for Les Pauls, and why? While I'm still far from Knopfleresque in my execution, ⦠In most cases, when an array is used in an expression, it is converted to the address of its 1st element. My fingers would usually slip off the high "E" with 9's. The 9's still sounded just as good tonally as the 10's. There are two different reasons for this. I have a Fender stratocaster and i think it has 9s on i right now, and im planning on putting new strings on it for a performance in about 2 weeks. I have 10's on one Strat, but I'm on the fence. I use 0.009's as they are easier to bend and I don't attack the strings playing soft classic rock.... Hope this helps, kcbuck I switch between electric and acoustic. That's just personal preference though. the strings dont matter. Obviously the super slinkys are smaller, but the difference is virtually nonexistant on an electric. Personally, I play 10's because 9's are for little girly men. Some others will go 9, 11, 16. I regularly play 12's and 13's and encounter this when i fart around on my son's guitar, which is set up with 9's. I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. By Chris Corfield 25 September 2020. Lights are easier to fret and play than regulars or heavies. So I recently broke my low E string (for the second time) on a 9-42 set and I can't decide what strings should I buy next. The 11's make that transition easy. The contents of input can become a string. Drop B Fender Scale – Single Strings (11, 15, 20, 36, 48, 60) Creating a custom set of single strings allows you to retain tension on the higher strings, while allowing enough twang on the lower strings. I tend to push down really hard on the strings as it is, and I have 11's on my acoustic where I do bending a bit, so who knows, maybe I'll give them a ⦠You're right, real light strings are great for all the 'english' you can do to them. I am not asking which one is better. My luthier says there's no reason to go heavier than 10s on any guitars and that they just cause damage in the long run. The thicker the string set the more tension exists at the same tuning. 08-07-2012, 09:24 AM #9. spacecowboy. I wasn't programming this, it was in the name of my folders and 'Chapter 10' was coming before 'Chapter 2'. When you put the 9's on, the truss rod will over-compensate for the reduced string tension of the 9's, and this will mean that the neck will be too straight, or even back-bowed. Its hard to slide on the first two strings on a set of 9's without fretting out unless you raise the action up alot. Drop B Fender Scale â Single Strings (11, 15, 20, 36, 48, 60) Creating a custom set of single strings allows you to retain tension on the higher strings, while allowing enough twang on the lower strings. Your fretting isn't as clean as you'd like and that's being mitigated by the additional tension in the heavier string gauge. Get the guaranteed best price on 6 String Sets for Acoustic Guitar like the DR Strings Zebra Acoustic Electric Lite (9-42) at Musician's Friend. 4.8 out of 5 stars Best Sellers Rank 10-52 in E standard, 12-60 in C standard, and I don't have anything in between right now. By learning about the different string options available for your guitar, you can find the strings which strike the best balance between great tone and playability. I've used 10's forever on PRS and Lp's. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. 10-String Guitars Modern 10-strings, popularized by Narciso Yepes, have frets on all 10-strings. The one big, big difference between a lot of different sets of strings is that some go 9, 12, 15 on the very top—that’s how ours go. This is to cater for some players that like the tightness of the low strings but want to relieve the tension on the high strings, and vice versa. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, GHS Strings is a major manufacturer of strings for electric & acoustic guitars, bass guitar, classical guitar, banjo, mandolin and much more. I'm using the EB 10-52 as well (and Dean Markley 11-56 on my short scale guitars). So, now i'm tempted to go 8's. I recently got a strat and I'm assuming fender ships with 9's. The feel will be different though. input is array 40 of char. 10's or 11's are better for slide in most cases and the added volume and sustain doesnt hurt either. Wouldn't detuning (to like a step down) cause more problems on lighter strings though? Steel strings for six-string guitar usually come in sets of matched strings. They require more strength to bend, but are better in every other way, in my opinion. In physics, string theory is a theoretical framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings.String theory describes how these strings propagate through space and interact with each other. I strung my Xaviere Strat copy with a set of the 9's yesterday, and the difference is very apparent. I can't really remember why I changed other than it just felt better, but when I change to a tele or LP with 10's I don't notice there's a difference. String choice can be an emotive and very personal subject A good reason to have several guitars with different string gauges and set-ups :blink: Most of mine are strung with 10's for a balance between good 'string' tone and easy fretting and bends Others range from 9's (LP Junior, Strat, Tele) to 11's (small hollow jazz archtop) The problem you're describing is either between your ears, or simply technique masked by string tension. Made of 8% nickel-plated steel outer wrap on tinned Mandolin wire hex-core, Blue Steel strings have been best sellers worldwide for over 30 years and are used by the best musicians everywhere. Pick the string gauge you prefer to use and practice. Silver Supporting Member. I think tele's sound the best with 9's. both the 52RI and CIJ are 7.25 with small frets and I find 9s perfect on those. I recently tried some EB 9s for the first time and I hate them. User Info Menu. 9s on my CVC with its 10" neck and bigger frets just feel too loose so I put 10s on but down-tune half a step. I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. Personally, I play 10's because 9's … I tend to push down really hard on the strings as it is, and I have 11's on my acoustic where I do bending a bit, so who knows, maybe I'll give them a try and see if … Messages 2,851. bass notes, but the strings get too floppy beyond this (although thicker strings do help). Obviously the super slinkys are smaller, but the difference is virtually nonexistant on an electric. So I like 9s but I feel like I'm not getting the same chord accuracy as with 10s. In my opinion, 9, 12, 15 is vastly better than 9, 11, 16. DISCUSSION. If you have guitar related questions, use the "Search" field or ask the community. On that one I use plain strings from a 9.5 set and wound from a 10 set. I have 10's on everything except my strat, which uses 9.5's. So since I had to re-order strings anyway, in addition to a 10-pack of 10's, I also picked up a 3-pack of 9's to try. Compact Strings vs. Compressed Strings. I read that bending was a little easier, and having used basically the same brand of strings my whole life I decided to try a bunch of different gauges and brands. And does an 8 string have any bass strings? Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more âoomphâ to the low end. Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. 8-38 have opened a whole world of possibilities. Java 13- NEW IMPORTANT FEATURES- 1- The addition of text blocks in a preview phase – A text block is a multi-line string literal that avoids the need for most escape sequences. A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. Maybe you're right, I'm just not as used to the 9s I guess. There's nothing inherently better or worse about the string gauge; it's all in your hands in this case. Raw String Literals is Removed From JDK 12. I do like heavier strings for playing slide too. All wound strings are treated with groundbreaking nanotechnology that repels unwanted moisture and oils that negatively impact your tone In addition to treating the wound strings, each plain string features a patented reinforcement winding of titanium wire. Best 12-string guitars 2020: 9 electric and acoustic 12-strings for all budgets. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, GHS Strings is a major manufacturer of strings for electric & acoustic guitars, bass guitar, classical guitar, banjo, mandolin and much more. The 9's still sounded just as good tonally as the 10's. To me, 10's are the perfect balance between having enough meat on the string to grab onto, and thin enough to get some nice bends. Then I made chapters 1-9 called 01-09 and it is sorted "correctly" now. I have tried lots of sizes. You might even try going up to 11's to build finger strength and then drop back down to 10's. Everybody has their favorite strings. These include a 9-46 Hybrid Slinky, 10-48 Ultra Slinky, 10-52 Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom and 11-52 Burly Slinky. A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. Once you try Blue Steel strings youâll be hooked. Welcome to r/guitar, a community devoted to the exchange of guitar related information and entertainment. i just put new strings on my 3 number 1 teles. 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