Sheepdog1969 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 No, I am not referring to my female anatomy preference, if that's what you were thinking. I AM referring to Ernie Ball Custom Gauge, Nickel Wound, Guitar Strings. (10, 13, 17, 32, 44, 54 is what I have. I don't know if there are other variations available) I stumbled across these recently when looking for EB Extra Heavy, which my G&L seems to favor. I grabbed them just to see what they were all about. I knew lead guys who, for years, would buy multiple sets of strings, in different gauges, to create "richer lows" without sacrificing the benefits of smaller gauge "highs". Maybe this option has been available for a long time, but I had never noticed it. I have not decided what guitar to put them on yet, and I wondered if anyone has experience with them, or with "stringing" in this particular way. (this may sound stupid, but I am wondering a bit about how this string gauge set up may/could cause neck tension/torque issues.) Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I've started using Ernie Ball Hybrid strings which are 009-011-016-026-036-046 which I find work well for lead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I have used mixed sets for custom gauge sizes, but not those. I can see it might raise the string tension a few ft.lbs I have used full heavier gauge sets though. The heaviest I've used were 13-56 flatwounds. The original set were 10-46. That's a big step up in size but In my case I didn't need to adjust the truss rod at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I don't like the difference in feel between the thick strings and the skinny ones, so I go with uniform sets. Tens. Because of the iconicicity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Pinch said: iconicicity. I learned a new word... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Just now, Murph said: I learned a new word... I'm on a roll. First the super low Burstbucker 61s sound, now this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Ernie Ball extra slinkys is all I have ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 44 minutes ago, Murph said: I learned a new word... I recommend you unlearn it and replace it with 'iconicity' which is the correct one. Also, 'iconicicity' is too hard to pronounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepdog1969 Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) FYI, Inconsistency is the word you all are looking for, which means not consistent and/or irregular. Edited June 9, 2023 by Sheepdog1969 typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepdog1969 Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Murph said: I learned a new word... 19 minutes ago, merciful-evans said: I recommend you unlearn it and replace it with 'iconicity' which is the correct one. Also, 'iconicicity' is too hard to pronounce. Unlearn both of those words. "Inconsistency" is the word, meaning not consistent and/or irregular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, merciful-evans said: I recommend you unlearn it and replace it with 'iconicity' which is the correct one. Also, 'iconicicity' is too hard to pronounce. That's what makes it iconic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, Sheepdog1969 said: FYI, Inconsistency is the word you all are looking for, which means not consistent and/or irregular. It was a pun on Gibson's use of the word "iconic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Sheepdog1969 said: Unlearn both of those words. "Inconsistency" is the word, meaning not consistent and/or irregular. I don't know why you would say that. Strange... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepdog1969 Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Pinch said: It was a pun on Gibson's use of the word "iconic". oh, Got it!🤪 I tend to be a bit slow . Edited June 9, 2023 by Sheepdog1969 grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 26 minutes ago, merciful-evans said: I recommend you unlearn it Work, work, work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sheepdog1969 said: Unlearn both of those words. "Inconsistency" is the word, meaning not consistent and/or irregular. Make up my mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Sheepdog1969 said: Unlearn both of those words. "Inconsistency" is the word, meaning not consistent and/or irregular. I figured that since I don't see what THIS has to do with guitar strings.... iconicity noun [ U ] UK /ˌaɪ.kəˈnɪs.ə.ti/ US /ˌaɪ.kəˈnɪs.ə.t̬i/ Add to word list LANGUAGE specialized the relationship between the form of a sign, such as a word or symbol, and its meaning: Iconicity is central to the study of literary uses of language, such as prose and poetry. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sheepdog1969 said: oh, Got it!🤪 I tend to be a bit slow . It's summer, so one is supposed to be, but maybe we should get back on topic👍 Edited June 9, 2023 by Pinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Whether I would know the difference unless I knew I, er, don't know. Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Pinch said: It was a pun on Gibson's use of the word "iconic". I got your joke. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdgm Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) For years I bought separates and used 12/15/17p/30/40/50 on my archtop which gave me the opportunity to play some lead as well as drive the rhythm. These days I can't be bothered and just buy DR Handmade Blues 11 to 48 or for 10s a 3-pack of Fender pure nickel. I have one guitar with tapewounds - Thomastik Infeld 11 -47. Fun fact; Jimi Hendrix's preferred gauges were 10/13/15/26/32/38. In his day you could buy a Fender set with those gauges, Super Bullets 3150R. 🎸 Edited June 10, 2023 by jdgm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I have been experimenting using lighter & lighter gauge strings on my large archtop. I began with 13-56 and am now down to 10-44. The sound is unchanged, but the feel is very different. I'll probably move back up to 11-47 again and stick with those. They are Thomastic Infeld flatwounds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 (edited) I usually use 10's on my Fenders & 11's on my Gibsons. with these I use 'em on both. Edited June 12, 2023 by Karloff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutha Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 I use heavy bottom 11`s. I like them, as both my wife and Queen concur. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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