clarky75 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hi All, I am new to this forum and have a few questions. I have not played guitar for many years and used to own a Fender Strat. I have now purchased a Gibson LPJ which I love, nice to play sounds great and I just love the guitar. My first question is what gauge and what strings do Gibson put on as standard? Second question is what strings do you guys find suits the LPJ, gauge and brand. The Gibson obviously is a different sounding guitar to the fender, so I am interested to hear what strings you guys use, I will replace the standard strings soon and just looking at what options I have. Thanks Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR TOAD Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Traditional-Pro-Split-Coil-P-90s.aspx Info on Guitar I use with D'addario at least one of D'Addario EXL110 XL Electric Guitar Strings (Regular Light, 10-46) they give a bright sound which works well with the LPJ it helps the muddy mid and bottom I love them and use them on several of my guitars.. mainly my P90 Les Paul Pro http://www.zzounds.com/item--DADEXL110 *)o(* br toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 We use Ernie Ball Regular Slinky ....10-46....sound great...cheap in packs of 12 ($3.66/pack) at places like MF. I also like GHS' Eric Johnson Signature (10-50)...but they're pricey in single packs. My son got a pack of Gibson Vintage Reissue (some raved about it)...and he found them so-so....no better than cheaper EB's. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/ernie-ball-2221-nickel-slinky-lime-guitar-strings--buy-10-get-2-free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I've been using Gibson Brite Wires in 10s on my Les Pauls and I like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Gibson LP's as far as I know are supplied with 10-46... Choice of mfg is very subjective The Strat scale of 25.5 compared to a LP at 24.75 can make a perceived difference to string tension Rotosound IMO are a good working string at a reasonable price... Some players go lower or higher gauge to taste V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think it is about roundwounds here only. In general, pure nickel wounds tend to producing a soft tone, nickel wounds (which use alloyed nickel) are brighter, and stainless steel strings have an upper midrange edge cutting through. Compared to the wound ones plain strings vary just slightly, so the gap between plain and wound strings in tone and level may be a crucial part of the decision. Nickel wounds alloyed with chrome help reducing this gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jacob Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Ernie Ball Pure-Nickel Wrap Regular Slinkys. They are labled "Rock and Roll". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Mac Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think you are likely to get as many different answers as you get answers about strings... It's all subjective. As for what they come with, I've never bought a brand new Gibson so I couldn't tell you about that... But I am partial to .009" - .042" on Les Pauls, and I'm very partial to Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalts on all my axes! I would think they'd be great on an LPJ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I use Ernie Ball slinkys of various gauges on all my electric guitars. My Junior has a set of 10's on it and I think that is a good gauge for that guitar...good tone, stable after they are stretched, and easy to play on that nice fat neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaKT Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I would suggest you try Ernie Ball extra slinkys .008 gauge. I only use these strings and have had them on Fenders before, but with a Les Paul it brings out the tone quite nicely, as well as being very easy to bend. I've read a lot of opinions that these light gauges are floppy...which is not true IMHO. The guitar needs to be set-up for these strings like any other, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Email Gibson with your serial number and they'll tell you exactly what they put on. My LPJ was made shortly after Gibson switched from 10s to 9s, so I have 9s - 46s on mine. They wouldn't have been my first choice (I'm used to 10-46s) but I've stuck with that gauge and I'm growing to like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloon Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 LPJ's come strung 9/46....I would try said gauge first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky75 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for the replies, I thought they come strung with 10-46, but I will email Gibson as per the suggestion and see what gauge was put on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky75 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I emailed Gibson as per the suggestion above and they did indeed come with 9-46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I emailed Gibson as per the suggestion above and they did indeed come with 9-46 These seem the contemporary standard gauges coming stock on Gibson solidbodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky75 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Wonder why they moved from 10 to 9 gauge. I normally use 10-46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ive been playing GHS Boomer in Custom Light gauge 9-46 for years. Love them They work great on my LP Studio. But it does all come down to personal choice......try a few and see what you like best. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky75 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I used to play GHS Boomers on my strat I used to own 10-46, might try those on the LPJ, I still have a set here. Always liked the tone from the Boomers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Strings...brands and gauges...are probably the most personal and subjective things about guitars. Really, the best thing is the use various brands or gauges over time and see what appeals to you. EVERYONE has different tastes and preferences...what is just right for me, might not be even tolerable for someone else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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