Retired Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Will Earnie Ball M-Steel Slinky strings fit the Riviera with the Bigsby? I read you had to have the extra long stings and they say, the M-steel strings are regular. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) I think they should. I usually have to snip some off so...you'll be ok. I have an ES175 with a Bigsby and standard length strings are ok. "Extra long guitar strings".... "Hey man I'm playing an extended guitar solo, I need these extra long strings" How is your Riviera - it's got the 3 P90s hasn't it? Edited March 26, 2021 by jdgm 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, jdgm said: I think they should. I usually have to snip some off so...you'll be ok. I have an ES175 with a Bigsby and standard length strings are ok. "Extra long guitar strings".... "Hey man I'm playing an extended guitar solo, I need these extra long strings" How is your Riviera - it's got the 3 P90s hasn't it? Yes it does. Love those 3 P-90's too. Its really not that much different than playing the Casino but I do hear a difference between the two. It has higher bell like tones. Just rings out more. I don't use the Bigsby on it though., but it came with it. Thanks JD, I looked at D'Addario's first at 2 guitar stores and they had the extra longs but not the set I wanted. I was looking for NYXL 110 P 10-46. I saw them on the net but can't find any. So Earnie Ball is my next choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 they will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Just thinking about how much string gets cut off when putting new strings on, there is almost no perceivable way that is not long enough for any regular guitar application -- for any brand. I use D 'Addario, but Ernie Ball makes great strings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I remember people taking about the EDS-1275 and saying the 12 string was hard to find strings for due to the length on the12 and finding a maker that would make them long enough for the D and G strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) I believe the Riviera uses the same D Adario strings as the other Epiphone Electrics & they’re all std size... I use std size strings on all my Gibson & Epi Guitars with Bigsby’s... That said, I don’t use Ernie Ball Slinky’s... Edited March 27, 2021 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) On my electrics, I have found that Ernie Ball 10-46 regular slinky's hold up very well with my tremolo abuse. In another life I used Nashville Straights for quite a while. I also like Rotosound, which I would use more frequently, if they were readily available at my local stores. Edited March 27, 2021 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, mihcmac said: On my electrics, I have found that Ernie Ball 10-46 regular slinky's hold up very well with my tremolo abuse. In another life I used Nashville Straights for quite a while. I also like Rotosound, which I would use more frequently, if they were readily available at my local stores. I just watched a video of Adrian Belew on Rig Rundown and he says he uses the D'Adarrio NYLX strings cause he can whammy the hell out of 'em and they stay in tune. He is also using carbon fiber Parker Fly guitar. And he's Adrian Belew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Kuwel avant-garde fusion player, he does have some very advanced tuners helping him stay in tune. Crimson was a big influence on me.. Edited March 30, 2021 by mihcmac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, mihcmac said: Kuwel avant-garde fusion player, he does have some very advanced tuners helping him stay in tune. Crimson was a big influence on me.. I saw em twice. On Beat and 3 Of A Perfect Pair Tours. Red is my fav. Love any album with the line up that includes Wetton and Bruford. I wanted to go see him, but it was over 3 hours away in the middle of the week. Krimson was going to come to DC with a band of Zappa alumni opening and then the world changed. Edited March 30, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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