MarlleyB Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I use 10-46's on my les paul coz that's what it had from the start. but how does 9-42's do on a Gibson les paul? I feel use 10's on guitars for a beefier sound whenever you can. I think 9-42 is for Floyd rose equipped guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 .011-048s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 9-42 on a short scale like a Les Paul will feel too loose I think. If you do that what are you gonna put on a strat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 10 - 46 for A-440. 11,14, 18, 30, 42, 50 for 1/2 step down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 10s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 EB 10's for me on everything but my Gretsch's. I've always used 11's on those and can't remember why now.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I used 9-42's on my Les Pauls. Anything heavier is just too much work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 10s on solid bodies 11s on semi-hollows 12s 0n hollow bodies Flatwounds on all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 D'Addario .010-.046 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Gibson Vintage Reissue 010s. Mind you, I knew a pro guitarist who used to use 008s on a Les Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 D'Addario 9-46 CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I like SIT 9-42 for all of my guitars (Gibson, Fender, and Rickenbacker). The different scale length doesn't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 10 - 46 Brite Wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Been using Super Slinkies 9s for years probably most of my playing life.... Recently though ive been using their Hybrid Slinky set which is 9-46 so you get the thin strings on the high side for lead and the slightly thicker strings on the bass side for rhythm.. I REALLY like them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I was using 11-48's on all but I switched ( about 8 months ago) to 10-46 with wound 3rd's and haven't looked back, love 'em.....On the jaguar however I have kept the 10-52's....they just seem to be made for that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I find it pretty surprising that we can even detect a .001 or .002 difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I find it pretty surprising that we can even detect a .001 or .002 difference. It's not really the thickness of the string that's as noticeable, but the change in tension is very noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 10's like the rest. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I find it pretty surprising that we can even detect a .001 or .002 difference. It's 10% difference in thickness. I'd be more surprised if we couldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Like CB, I use 9-46 on Gibsons. Chunkier bottom end and easy bends. My Fenders get 8.5-39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I'm using 10-46 D'Addario at the moment with a wound third, but I'm considering going up to an 11-49, again with the wound 3rd. That being said; I'm looking to start experimenting with some playing in D-standard tuning next time I set up one; can anyone advise if this would be problematic, or countered by simple adjustments to the tailpiece height to find the right tension spot...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I use Ernie Ball Super Slinkies, .009 to .042 on my two Les Pauls and both Flying V's. I tried Ernie Ball Regular Slinkies 10's and went back to the 9's. I love Super Slinkies and have used them since about 1985 or so, after trying just about everything else before then. I can play with either but prefer the 9's. That's one of the first things I do when I get a new electric guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Mine's an Epi LP, but it came with 10-46s, so that's what I'm using. It feels like the right gauge for that particular guitar. I can see using both 9s and 10s on a Strat, but an LP model just screams "10s" at me. YMMV. 9-46 hybrid set on my Gibby V, which, come to think of it, is also what it came with. D'Addarios. Force of habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 .011 - .048s. ...I knew a pro guitarist who used to use 008s on a Les Paul... The Rev. B. F. Gibbons uses .007 - .038 unless he's playing slide when he goes for those heavyweight .008s.... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 10-46 exl110's nickel I tried 9's once a long time ago and thought my guitar sucked, then i went back to 10's and loved it again. So no matter what, i like the way they sound better, i truly hear a difference maybe its just me but i believe i hear it whether or not i actually do maybe debatable. 10's are stiffer but they sound so good on LP's What id like to find are the old pyramid rock formula 10's that Dean Farley made back in the day, (yes farley, not markley). I hear he has a new brand now, just cannot for the life of me remember the name of his new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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