Favorite strings for Floyd Rose guitars

[GuitarStv]

I found the larger gauge strings usually require a fourth spring which really changes the feeling of the trem.

Same string gauges, but I've got three springs, four springs, and five springs in my three floyded guitars. The trem feels different on each of them, but I get used to it pretty quickly when switching guitars.

 

[JOLLY]

D’Addario 9-42 or 10-46 on all of my guitars.

 

[beaubrummels]

Boomer 9s usually.

Optima Gold 9s right now on my Jackson

But I don't choose strings because of the Floyd. I choose ones that make the sound and have the feel I need at that time.

 

[Sirion]

I have two up and running, and several in the making. I run Fender pure nickel .009-.042s on them. If they were still around, I'd use the old .009-.040 sets, which were a bit harder to play but had a nicer sonic balance to my ears - alas, they are long gone.

 

[Erlend_G]

The low F# and B strings on my 8 last a lot longer. I tend to tune that guitar all over the place, and swap between a couple sets of pickups (EMG and Fluence, so they swap quick), and they survive a lot more constant tension changes.

Thanks

I might have to try a set or two.

 

[Mr. 80's]

I rotate between Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 and Super Slinky RnR's. That's for E standard, Drop D and E flat.

 

[Securb]

I need to buy a box soon if anyone sees a good special on strings (.09) please let me know.

 

[Demanic]

If I haven't said it already, Dunlop Heavy Core 10-48.

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[Mincer]

They should just sell strings on spools for FR guitars.

 

[beaubrummels]

I need to buy a box soon if anyone sees a good special on strings (.09) please let me know.

12 pack of GHS Boomer 9's for $4.72 each (use "shamrock" as checkout code)
https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/ghs-electric-guitar-strings-gbxl-12p-extra-light-9-42.html

DR Dimebag 9s (9-42, 9-46 and 9-50 signature) $6.61 each (same deal as above)
https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/dr-electric-guitar-strings-dbg-9-lite-9-42.html

PSA - I'm not affiliated at all, I just buy my stuff there and get the coupon codes in the email.

 

[JOLLY]

Optima Gold

I'd forgotten all about those strings.

 

[Gtrjunior]

Floyd or no Floyd I’m an Ernie Ball slinky man.

 

[Securb]

12 pack of GHS Boomer 9's for $4.72 each (use "shamrock" as checkout code)
https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/ghs-electric-guitar-strings-gbxl-12p-extra-light-9-42.html

DR Dimebag 9s (9-42, 9-46 and 9-50 signature) $6.61 each (same deal as above)
https://www.stringsandbeyond.com/dr-electric-guitar-strings-dbg-9-lite-9-42.html

PSA - I'm not affiliated at all, I just buy my stuff there and get the coupon codes in the email.

Thanks, man the code worked. I got the discount and free 2-4 day shipping.

 

[devastone]

These on 25.5" scale guitars. Don't have any shorter scale floyd guitars.

 

[beaubrummels]

I'd forgotten all about those strings.

They're brighter than many others. I like Optimas with A2 pickups (have a Custom Custom in my Jackson). A2 gives me the mid-chime I need for chords and solos, and Optimas add back in some brightness/clarity on the top.

 

[soulforger]

D’Addario NYXL hold up to a lot of abuse.

Amen brother, 9-46 for me, used to use Hybrid Slinky but I tried the NYXLs and have been on em ever since, great feeling and sound.

 

[DonP]

GHS Boomers .009's.

Always GHS Boomers.

I go for 9-46 as my favorite. But I'll use 9-42 or 10-46 if drop tuning in a pinch.

 

[Securb]

Now that I switched my Floyd Special to a Sophia term I have 7 guitars with trems and no FR tremolos.

 

[Gtrjunior]

Now that I switched my Floyd Special to a Sophia term I have 7 guitars with trems and no FR tremolos.

How have you been getting on with the Sophia now that you’ve had a chance to wiggle it, just a little bit?
Lol

 

[Mincer]

Now that I switched my Floyd Special to a Sophia term I have 7 guitars with trems and no FR tremolos.

The Sophia gets great reviews.