Dark Order Lord
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Ok its simple. Ernie Ball or D'Addario ...... And WHY?
String poll!
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misterwhizzy
Well-known member
Re: String poll!
I like D'Addario better, but I like Elixirs the best.
I like D'Addario better, but I like Elixirs the best.
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
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I like D'Addario better than EB, but Dunlop string rule both of them with an iron fist.
I like D'Addario better than EB, but Dunlop string rule both of them with an iron fist.
Myaccount876
Amira-Maker
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I liked Dunlops before they broke right away. Sucks because I really wanted to like them.
D'Addario has been great, and so has Ernie Ball. Am I one of the few who really likes both brands? I like the Ernie Ball Titanium Coated strings for their feel, life, and sound, and I like D'Addario XLs for their life, sound, and unmatched variety.
Now I am looking for strings that will keep that "fresh set" sound and feel for a long long long time. I'm thinking of trying Elixirs again, but the stupid 'string dandruff'. Maybe I should try the Polywebs this time instead of the Nanowebs.
I liked Dunlops before they broke right away. Sucks because I really wanted to like them.
D'Addario has been great, and so has Ernie Ball. Am I one of the few who really likes both brands? I like the Ernie Ball Titanium Coated strings for their feel, life, and sound, and I like D'Addario XLs for their life, sound, and unmatched variety.
Now I am looking for strings that will keep that "fresh set" sound and feel for a long long long time. I'm thinking of trying Elixirs again, but the stupid 'string dandruff'. Maybe I should try the Polywebs this time instead of the Nanowebs.
JeffB
Let it B
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I prefer the feel and longevity of Dads, but absolutely hate the tone of anything they make but the EXPs.
I love EB Slinky & RR Slinky tone before they die a few days after I put them on. Lately I have been breaking alot of plain strings too. Usually aweek is tops for longevity. Sometimes 2 weeks. Starting to cost me too much money.and hassle unfortunately, so I am giving them up.
Back to Dean Markleys. Been playing them off and on since the mid eighties. The originals,Nickelsteels, and now Bluesteels. They all sound like crap new, but after a few hours they mellow out and sound fantastic.Very complex midrange without being too midrangey. Keeps my semi hollow sounding like a semihollow. Also last me a long time. Got 6 weeks out of the last set. I do not ever recall breaking a Dean Markley string either. Good value for me.
I aslo think GHS puts out fantastic quality strings at reasonable prices.
I buy and try and change more strings than any sane person should. None of them.are perfect. You just have to find the set that offers the most in your budgeted amount.
I prefer the feel and longevity of Dads, but absolutely hate the tone of anything they make but the EXPs.
I love EB Slinky & RR Slinky tone before they die a few days after I put them on. Lately I have been breaking alot of plain strings too. Usually aweek is tops for longevity. Sometimes 2 weeks. Starting to cost me too much money.and hassle unfortunately, so I am giving them up.
Back to Dean Markleys. Been playing them off and on since the mid eighties. The originals,Nickelsteels, and now Bluesteels. They all sound like crap new, but after a few hours they mellow out and sound fantastic.Very complex midrange without being too midrangey. Keeps my semi hollow sounding like a semihollow. Also last me a long time. Got 6 weeks out of the last set. I do not ever recall breaking a Dean Markley string either. Good value for me.
I aslo think GHS puts out fantastic quality strings at reasonable prices.
I buy and try and change more strings than any sane person should. None of them.are perfect. You just have to find the set that offers the most in your budgeted amount.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
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I am all over the place. I use Infeld .10 on the Gibson Les Paul the SG, Both Iceman, Strat and Parker are setup with Infeld .09s. Both Teles are setup with GHS boomers one .10 the other .09. The Ovation 12 String Deacon Electric has Ernie Balls. I like Martians on the acoustics and my other guitars will typically get a set of .09 boomers thrown on them.
I am all over the place. I use Infeld .10 on the Gibson Les Paul the SG, Both Iceman, Strat and Parker are setup with Infeld .09s. Both Teles are setup with GHS boomers one .10 the other .09. The Ovation 12 String Deacon Electric has Ernie Balls. I like Martians on the acoustics and my other guitars will typically get a set of .09 boomers thrown on them.
guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
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I'll use either brand, and there isn't enough difference for me to think of one or the other as supeiror. I just stick to EB Power Slinkys.
I'll use either brand, and there isn't enough difference for me to think of one or the other as supeiror. I just stick to EB Power Slinkys.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
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I've used D'Addarios for many years, never felt a need to change.
I've used D'Addarios for many years, never felt a need to change.
Chocklit_Thunda
New member
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Depends on the Geetar.... D'Addario chrome 13's for jazz, EB slinky 10's for the Tele, either or on my X-1.
Depends on the Geetar.... D'Addario chrome 13's for jazz, EB slinky 10's for the Tele, either or on my X-1.
Mr. B
New member
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Ernie Ball for a guitar that is already set up that I want more chime and sparkle out of, but they break more easily. D'Addario if I want a string that sounds almost as good which can withstand a lot of tuning and detuning when I am working on mods. If a guitar is too bright, I go with D'Addario all the time.
I also love the D'Addario 9.5 set for my shred guitar, and the 10.5 for my strat. Wished Ernie Ball made the 10.5 set for strats.
Ernie Ball for a guitar that is already set up that I want more chime and sparkle out of, but they break more easily. D'Addario if I want a string that sounds almost as good which can withstand a lot of tuning and detuning when I am working on mods. If a guitar is too bright, I go with D'Addario all the time.
I also love the D'Addario 9.5 set for my shred guitar, and the 10.5 for my strat. Wished Ernie Ball made the 10.5 set for strats.
PFDarkside
of the Forum
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Ernie Ball electrics and D'Addario Acoustics
But I could easily swap one for the other. I like sub-$5 string packs.
Ernie Ball electrics and D'Addario Acoustics
But I could easily swap one for the other. I like sub-$5 string packs.
alteredbeast
New member
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I can get down on either. Dunlops are nice too.
I can get down on either. Dunlops are nice too.
Rand-O-Monium
New member
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D'Ads
Just because.
D'Ads
Just because.
