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What are your favorite strings and why

T.Rex

T.Rex

Sep 19, 2015
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I'm really interested in what strings most of you guys like and play with and why, I've been liking the 5 string Dr sunbeams nickel plated lately, might get a set of Dunlop superbright nickel plated soon Also if you guys have any suggestions of what I should try keep in mind I prefer nickel plated for soft feel on my fretting hand (im a pick user) and it's easier on my frets and but I'm open to any suggestions.
 
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TI Flats (JF324) on a short scale is the closest I've come to perfection in nearly 40 years. I hated them on any Jazz or Precision I've owned.

Chromes for long scale all the way. The balance of tone and tension is just right for me.

If your fingers (and your frets) can handle it, Rotosound RS 66 rounds are the epitome of piano-like tone.
 
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Labella Flats for life.

For rounds, lately I've been digging DR SS LoRiders but I'd sure love to try the nickel version... I just can't seem to find it anywhere locally.

DR strings are closer wound than other rounds, so maybe their SS strings would be alright for your fingers? If not, there's still a ton of great reviews for their nickel ones. Another string that I used recently is the Warwick Red label Nickel strings. They're surprisingly good strings and can be had for pretty darn cheap!
 
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Stainless steel Elixirs, 'cause I like the bright sound of new rounds and they stay bright for frickin' ages.

That makes 'em good for my wallet and I only have to change strings once every year to year and a half instead of every month.
 
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T.Rex said:
Can you describe how the pure blues feel on your fretting hand and how they sound? I've been working about them for awhile, also someone said they don't have much mids
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They're soft on the hand. Not sure why someone would say they lack mids. They sound like rounds to me but without the pick sound I didn't like from steels. You can get a pretty good deal on them from bassstringsonline if you register as a TB member.
 
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Still love my Sunbeams. I've branched out and tried a few others since I first found them, but I keep coming back to the Sunbeams. The smooth and supple feel helps my speed and articulation, and the tone is the perfect blend of warmth with just enough punch. I do like the Super Brights B and C string, though.
 
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For an affordable all around flat I like the Fender flats
For Rays I had a real thing for Roto 77s...just can't get them here..

For rounds I always liked Sunbeams...but wanted a heavier gauge...they seem to have them now via BSO..must try 'em

On (BSO)/Jason's(@SLaPiNFuNK ) suggestion, I tried the Fodera rounds...they were terrific...haven't played them in a couple years..I would guess they are still the same.
 

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