STRING NIGHTMARE! d'addarios!
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msplines
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Tried very hard with d'daddios but hated them every time, new and broken in, so I now only use Dean Markleys.
I tried blue steels a couple of times on several guitars, but I found the standard dean markleys kept their tone (9-42s, bright, but I like it like that) much longer.Bones said:
Tried very hard with d'daddios but hated them every time, new and broken in, so I now only use Dean Markleys.
Bludave
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Guitar strings are like guitars, some brands work better for some players. I have used EB strings a long time ago When you used to get two E and B strings with the set!!, but years ago I switched to D'addario and have had excellent results. I use the XL115 (11 thru 49) on my electrics, and J17 (13 thru 56) on acoustics. Some of the issue you describe has to do with using a light string. My understanding is that D'addario also makes strings for a lot of other companys. Who they are I don't know!!!
Guitar strings are like guitars, some brands work better for some players. I have used EB strings a long time ago When you used to get two E and B strings with the set!!, but years ago I switched to D'addario and have had excellent results. I use the XL115 (11 thru 49) on my electrics, and J17 (13 thru 56) on acoustics. Some of the issue you describe has to do with using a light string. My understanding is that D'addario also makes strings for a lot of other companys. Who they are I don't know!!!
bloodswords
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if you live in an equatorial climate like i do, the D'addarios will disintegrate as soon as you touch them (moisture contact).
i'm a DR fan too, but i'm with the colour coated (red) set :dance:
if you live in an equatorial climate like i do, the D'addarios will disintegrate as soon as you touch them (moisture contact).
i'm a DR fan too, but i'm with the colour coated (red) set :dance:
korovamilkdud
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I'm another D'addario hater. Mine just kept breaking though. I didn't really have a problem with how they sounded, but reliability seemed to be a serious issue.
I'm another D'addario hater. Mine just kept breaking though. I didn't really have a problem with how they sounded, but reliability seemed to be a serious issue.
Pandemonium
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I've used John Pearse nickle wrapped strings too, they're a little punchier and a little louder with my reso, plus they last waay longer than the D'Addario phosphor bronze, but they're also a little muddier, and the Bs are a ***** to tune, they never sound quite right to me. Nicklewraps just don't have the sweetness and purity of tone I'm looking for. They seemed to work fine for me in E tuning though, they project a little better than PB when you tune down, but I mostly play in G on my squareneck [GBDGBD]. I use D'Addario J-42s [16-18-.026-.035-.045-.056]. I just buy extra .026s, I'll wear out 2 or 3 high Gs before the rest of the strings go south. I tune my acoustic lap guitar to D [DADF#AD] and use J-42s on it too.
I've used John Pearse nickle wrapped strings too, they're a little punchier and a little louder with my reso, plus they last waay longer than the D'Addario phosphor bronze, but they're also a little muddier, and the Bs are a ***** to tune, they never sound quite right to me. Nicklewraps just don't have the sweetness and purity of tone I'm looking for. They seemed to work fine for me in E tuning though, they project a little better than PB when you tune down, but I mostly play in G on my squareneck [GBDGBD]. I use D'Addario J-42s [16-18-.026-.035-.045-.056]. I just buy extra .026s, I'll wear out 2 or 3 high Gs before the rest of the strings go south. I tune my acoustic lap guitar to D [DADF#AD] and use J-42s on it too.
Nightburst
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Could anyone honestly hear a difference between any brand after a set of strings is on your guitar for longer than a month? They all get the same dirt build up wether you are a wiper or not. Maybe sometimes we take the tone obsession to far?
I just pick out the cheapest quality strings now, which happen to be D'addario, but I'm considering going back to EB's. I could swear they sound better, but maybe its all in my head. Feeling is the same though, but I pick hard with a 1.14mm pick...
Now I'm confused, lol.
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Could anyone honestly hear a difference between any brand after a set of strings is on your guitar for longer than a month? They all get the same dirt build up wether you are a wiper or not. Maybe sometimes we take the tone obsession to far?
I just pick out the cheapest quality strings now, which happen to be D'addario, but I'm considering going back to EB's. I could swear they sound better, but maybe its all in my head. Feeling is the same though, but I pick hard with a 1.14mm pick...
Now I'm confused, lol.
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kill your scene
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There is a tonal difference between one kind of strings and another... just read the first post for an example. After a month? No. All strings are dead after a month anyway. If you're still playing the same strings after a month, you need to pony up the 6 bucks for a new set.
Nightburst said:Could anyone honestly hear a difference between any brand after a set of strings is on your guitar for longer than a month? They all get the same dirt build up wether you are a wiper or not. Maybe sometimes we take the tone obsession to far?
I just pick out the cheapest quality strings now, which happen to be D'addario, but I'm considering going back to EB's. I could swear they sound better, but maybe its all in my head. Feeling is the same though, but I pick hard with a 1.14mm pick...
Now I'm confused, lol.
There is a tonal difference between one kind of strings and another... just read the first post for an example. After a month? No. All strings are dead after a month anyway. If you're still playing the same strings after a month, you need to pony up the 6 bucks for a new set.
Lee
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I don't like changing strings so I often use the same set for months. At the moment I use Rotosound. What i did find with D'adds is that they are 'springier' than most when new. What's happening is the strings are hitting the frets. In other words the D'adds vibrate further than the Fenders which are very stiff. I'm guessing that you have a pretty low action. I think someone like me who plays very clean and picks very light wouldn't have your problem. I also use 11-52 guage, so less travel.
Lee
I don't like changing strings so I often use the same set for months. At the moment I use Rotosound. What i did find with D'adds is that they are 'springier' than most when new. What's happening is the strings are hitting the frets. In other words the D'adds vibrate further than the Fenders which are very stiff. I'm guessing that you have a pretty low action. I think someone like me who plays very clean and picks very light wouldn't have your problem. I also use 11-52 guage, so less travel.
Lee
Metalman_666
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I've been playing guitar for only 4 or 5 years, but I've tried Fender, Dean Markley's Nickel Steel electrics and blue steels, GHS boomers, and I'm currently using a DR tite fit set of 9-42's on my Ibanez. I never really liked the fenders, but I was a huge fan of blue steels. They sustained longer, and I'm not even sure if they're worn out on my strat after 2 months. I should try out a set of D'addario 9's and see what all the fuss is about. But I've still got plently of time left
I've been playing guitar for only 4 or 5 years, but I've tried Fender, Dean Markley's Nickel Steel electrics and blue steels, GHS boomers, and I'm currently using a DR tite fit set of 9-42's on my Ibanez. I never really liked the fenders, but I was a huge fan of blue steels. They sustained longer, and I'm not even sure if they're worn out on my strat after 2 months. I should try out a set of D'addario 9's and see what all the fuss is about. But I've still got plently of time left
Metalman_666
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I find that there really IS a difference after a month or so. It's already been said, but each string is made differently, so the tone "after death" will sound different as well.
Nightburst said:Could anyone honestly hear a difference between any brand after a set of strings is on your guitar for longer than a month? They all get the same dirt build up wether you are a wiper or not. Maybe sometimes we take the tone obsession to far?
I just pick out the cheapest quality strings now, which happen to be D'addario, but I'm considering going back to EB's. I could swear they sound better, but maybe its all in my head. Feeling is the same though, but I pick hard with a 1.14mm pick...
Now I'm confused, lol.
I find that there really IS a difference after a month or so. It's already been said, but each string is made differently, so the tone "after death" will sound different as well.
STRATDELUXER97
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Exactly...The D'Addarios exert less overall string tension,so in some cases you'd benefit from a truss rod adjustment to correct the neck tension..My guitars are set up for D'Addarios and I have been using the .010-,046 sets for an awful long time..They are great strings but they probably aren't for everyone? Hence so many string choices out there! The Fender strings of the same gauge as the D'Adarrios are definately stiffer and I Know from trying many different strings..Fender is even competeing with lighter tension strings,evidenced on their website with their "Less Tension" line.. :13:
John
Lee said:
Exactly...The D'Addarios exert less overall string tension,so in some cases you'd benefit from a truss rod adjustment to correct the neck tension..My guitars are set up for D'Addarios and I have been using the .010-,046 sets for an awful long time..They are great strings but they probably aren't for everyone? Hence so many string choices out there! The Fender strings of the same gauge as the D'Adarrios are definately stiffer and I Know from trying many different strings..Fender is even competeing with lighter tension strings,evidenced on their website with their "Less Tension" line.. :13:
John
RG 2570
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well after waiting for the most replies i decided to prove some wrong! :yell:
any of you that said my guitar was out of adjustment or i just did not like the D
adarrios? WRONG!!!!!!!!
:yell: :yell: :yell: :yell:
I went and bought several different packs of 9-42's including GHS boomers,EB's.
DR's, and markleys NONE OF THESE had the symptoms that the d'a"DREAD"ios had.
of the group i like the GHS the best they have the most powerful tone of the group and have perfect intonation, but nonetheless ANY of those others i tried are way better than d'a "DREAD"io's
may have cost me a few bucks but at least i know it was the brand! :dance:
well after waiting for the most replies i decided to prove some wrong! :yell:
any of you that said my guitar was out of adjustment or i just did not like the D
adarrios? WRONG!!!!!!!!
:yell: :yell: :yell: :yell:
I went and bought several different packs of 9-42's including GHS boomers,EB's.
DR's, and markleys NONE OF THESE had the symptoms that the d'a"DREAD"ios had.
of the group i like the GHS the best they have the most powerful tone of the group and have perfect intonation, but nonetheless ANY of those others i tried are way better than d'a "DREAD"io's
may have cost me a few bucks but at least i know it was the brand! :dance:
dystrust
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I also hate D'addarios. Once after having some work done on my Explorer, it was re-strung with D'addarios instead of the EBs I typically use and I hated it. They bent really easily, but sounded very weak on the low end comparatively. These days I'm using DR Pure Blues 11-50 and I couldn't be happier with playability and tone.
I also hate D'addarios. Once after having some work done on my Explorer, it was re-strung with D'addarios instead of the EBs I typically use and I hated it. They bent really easily, but sounded very weak on the low end comparatively. These days I'm using DR Pure Blues 11-50 and I couldn't be happier with playability and tone.
NecroPolo
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Nice boobs
Besides gauge, materials and construction define resonance amplitude so there might be a little diffrence between string and string and it can really affect unwanted string buzz. Guitar is a sensitive matter, little means much. Something that doesn't work for A might be ideal for B.
Man sorry for the wasted set of wires but I don't really see your problem. If you just don't feel something right, just return to the working track ot change the path
I have no problems with D'Addarios. I don't like them when they're fresh but after a week of moderate abuse (+cleaning) and stretching itself 2 the axe they are great, last long and keep tuning. Now I'm using ErnieBall 010 Slinkys because I could get a 10-pack dirt cheap, they sound great immediately right out the box, they have little sticky feeling, corrode slightly in a month (no real problem I change strings every month) break easier and made the graphite nut worn relatively quickly as I noticed.
Nice boobs
Besides gauge, materials and construction define resonance amplitude so there might be a little diffrence between string and string and it can really affect unwanted string buzz. Guitar is a sensitive matter, little means much. Something that doesn't work for A might be ideal for B.
Man sorry for the wasted set of wires but I don't really see your problem. If you just don't feel something right, just return to the working track ot change the path
I have no problems with D'Addarios. I don't like them when they're fresh but after a week of moderate abuse (+cleaning) and stretching itself 2 the axe they are great, last long and keep tuning. Now I'm using ErnieBall 010 Slinkys because I could get a 10-pack dirt cheap, they sound great immediately right out the box, they have little sticky feeling, corrode slightly in a month (no real problem I change strings every month) break easier and made the graphite nut worn relatively quickly as I noticed.
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msplines
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Sure we can, that's what I mean by "dean markleys last well and keep their tune" but if you're in a pro band and play out/thrash three plus times a week, then you need to change your strings every two days or more - it's not the same life at all at all at all!Nightburst said:
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texasguitarslinger
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I swear by Everly B-52s or Gibson Brite Wires always in 10s. I love their tone and longevity. It seems that the Everly's are getting harder to find though. I've tried many other brands and always had tone, reliability or longevity issues with them. I think you get what you pay for most of the time.
I swear by Everly B-52s or Gibson Brite Wires always in 10s. I love their tone and longevity. It seems that the Everly's are getting harder to find though. I've tried many other brands and always had tone, reliability or longevity issues with them. I think you get what you pay for most of the time.
