GHS David Gilmour Strings
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wolf5150
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Re: GHS David Gilmour Strings
I tried them and liked them but they're too expensive.
I can get Ernie Ball RPS Slinky's for less money and they last much longer.
The idea behind the 2 guages is to have the same tension on both types of guitar and that does make sense. :1:
I tried them and liked them but they're too expensive.
I can get Ernie Ball RPS Slinky's for less money and they last much longer.
The idea behind the 2 guages is to have the same tension on both types of guitar and that does make sense. :1:
Kam
Shaftologist
Re: GHS David Gilmour Strings
I actually prefer a bigger bottom end myself, but since my usual strings are D'addario XLs that come in .10-.46, these are actually bigger than I'm used to.
The weird thing is that the B and G string are actually thinner than the D'adds but the bottom three strings are thicker. I don't think it'll be too noticable, though.
Well, I found them on Ebay for around the same price as other brands and actually cheaper than buying my usual in a store. So, the price isn't a big deal to me.
I ordered a pack anyway, so I'll update this thread with some opinions once I've given them a good going at.
I actually prefer a bigger bottom end myself, but since my usual strings are D'addario XLs that come in .10-.46, these are actually bigger than I'm used to.
The weird thing is that the B and G string are actually thinner than the D'adds but the bottom three strings are thicker. I don't think it'll be too noticable, though.
Well, I found them on Ebay for around the same price as other brands and actually cheaper than buying my usual in a store. So, the price isn't a big deal to me.
I ordered a pack anyway, so I'll update this thread with some opinions once I've given them a good going at.
Hagbard Celine
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Re: GHS David Gilmour Strings
I used to use them all the time. I like the 12 and 16's but the tension felt off going to the 10. Probably my imagination.
I used to use them all the time. I like the 12 and 16's but the tension felt off going to the 10. Probably my imagination.
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wolf5150
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Re: GHS David Gilmour Strings
You guys got me curious to try some, so I got a good deal on 3 sets on Evil Bay.
Will try them this weekend. :scratchch
You guys got me curious to try some, so I got a good deal on 3 sets on Evil Bay.
Will try them this weekend. :scratchch
Kam
Shaftologist
Re: GHS David Gilmour Strings
I totally forgot to update this thread.
Well, I got them ages ago but I only got around to putting them on my Pacifica about two and a half weeks ago.
I'm actually really liking them. I usually use D'addario .10s on this guitar. These GHS strings have thinner B and G strings but the low three are thicker. Despite that, they feel a lot different. They're a lot more loose and flexible feeling, definitely not as stiff (go on, make a penis joke, that's not predictable at all) as the D'addarios. They still feel like 10s, but bending and vibrato got a lot easier. It's kinda the perfect compromise for me, as they still sound thick and they have enough resistance for my heavy picking hand to not feel like it's playing with elastic bands but they're easier on my fretting hand.
Sound-wise, they're definitely warmer and lot more mellow than the D'adds. They're missing that zing and snappy top end, but I haven't noticed any drop in clarity and harmonics pop off them just as easily. It may not be a sound for everyone but it's one that I prefer for this guitar.
I'm not really sure if I'm qualified to pass judgement on how long they last. Like I said, I've had them on the guitar for about two and a half weeks and they still sound pretty great. This isn't my main guitar at the moment, but it still gets between 20 minutes to an hour of play every day. I've never been particularly hard on strings though, so your milage may vary. Mine still sound and feel relatively new. I haven't run into any tuning problems with them, either.
So, yeah, I like'em enough to use again on this guitar and I'm going to try a red set on my Westone whenever I next restring it. If you haven't tried them before then they're worth a pop.
I totally forgot to update this thread.
Well, I got them ages ago but I only got around to putting them on my Pacifica about two and a half weeks ago.
I'm actually really liking them. I usually use D'addario .10s on this guitar. These GHS strings have thinner B and G strings but the low three are thicker. Despite that, they feel a lot different. They're a lot more loose and flexible feeling, definitely not as stiff (go on, make a penis joke, that's not predictable at all) as the D'addarios. They still feel like 10s, but bending and vibrato got a lot easier. It's kinda the perfect compromise for me, as they still sound thick and they have enough resistance for my heavy picking hand to not feel like it's playing with elastic bands but they're easier on my fretting hand.
Sound-wise, they're definitely warmer and lot more mellow than the D'adds. They're missing that zing and snappy top end, but I haven't noticed any drop in clarity and harmonics pop off them just as easily. It may not be a sound for everyone but it's one that I prefer for this guitar.
I'm not really sure if I'm qualified to pass judgement on how long they last. Like I said, I've had them on the guitar for about two and a half weeks and they still sound pretty great. This isn't my main guitar at the moment, but it still gets between 20 minutes to an hour of play every day. I've never been particularly hard on strings though, so your milage may vary. Mine still sound and feel relatively new. I haven't run into any tuning problems with them, either.
So, yeah, I like'em enough to use again on this guitar and I'm going to try a red set on my Westone whenever I next restring it. If you haven't tried them before then they're worth a pop.
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Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
Re: GHS David Gilmour Strings
Cool, thanks Kam!
Cool, thanks Kam!
