Californiaman Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I use D'Addario EXL115W, 11-49 with a wound G. What do you guys use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothersixstringer Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thomastik Infeld Swing (flats) .12s I tried all the rest, these work for me. Look for the string mega-thread at www.jazzguitar.be for a good (and long) reading time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 So far I tried: Dean Markley's Nickel Steel Electric: medium 11-52 Dean Markley's Blue Steel: medium 11-52 Elixir plated Plain Steels: medium 11-49 all were very satisfying sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawa Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Gibson SEG-1040ML and SEG-900ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian s Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Gibson L-5, 11-52 (SEG-900ML) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdntac Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I was using either GHS Boomers or D'Addario XL (both 10-46) on my ES-175T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Robot Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I use the same as you Californiaman. PS Love the Avatar. Carol O'Connor as Archie Bunker. Hilarious memories!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry_lee Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 just made the switch to D'Addario 12-52's on both my 50's ES-175D and ES-225TD. love the tone of these ones. and yeah, I like seeing californiaman's ever-changing cast of avatars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Well.... I started off some 30+ years ago with flatwounds with roughly 12s on top; then went to a nylon-wrapped jazz string roughly the same. Frankly I didn't even like the guitar and I think it was the strings. After my big guitar layoff I was playing the SG type with light strings. It was fun picking again. Then I went to the big box and I still disliked it. Kinda like meeting somebody whose looks you love but didn't like the personality well enough even to be friends. Then I tried lighter strings. The Elixir polyweb .42 to 9 work marvelously. Not quite as thick sounding perhaps, but a lot more ease and left hand work capability for me. Then again, figure I play fingerstyle bare fingered. Now I call her my baby. Nice looks, nice sound, nice personality that seems to like me. What more can you ask? m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I use D'Addario EXL115W' date=' 11-49 with a wound G.What do you guys use?[/quote'] Hi Californiaman, Have just bought a set of D'addario EXL116W, 11-52 because my local luthier couldn't stop recommanding them...I'll keep you posted of the outcome! Greetz! Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Yes, do let me know how those work out. I still have two extra sets of the 115W, but if you like them I might give them a spin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msr13 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Thomastik Infeld Swing (flats) .12sI tried all the rest' date=' these work for me. Look for the string mega-thread at www.jazzguitar.be for a good (and long) reading time [/quote'] My first post on the Gibson site. I just got a 175, but I am a long time Thomastik Swing user. Love them. And, so far I am happy with 12s, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmaker Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I use D'aquisto Jazz Series 12's - .012 to .052 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie_39 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I Use Dean Markley Blues Steel (11-52) and DR Pure Blues (11-52) in my 175. I play Blues and Rockabilly. In my '54 Gibson ES-125 i use the same strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Power Slinkys (purple pack). Love em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I use D'Addario flat wound 12's ECG25's. I like the warmth of the sound. For me its all about what style of music you are playing and what sound you are chasing! The flat wounds favour more of a jazz sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm not quite ready for a new set, but I do want to change my tone for a while. So I will try something different this next change. I'll keep you posted what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothersixstringer Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 After using Thomastik Infelds Swing (Flats) 12s for a long time, I tried the same brand/gauge but round wounds (TI Bop). The results were ok, nothing to be crazy about. Today, after one month of using the rounds, I took the chance and put TI's Swings 13s. I had tried the Bop rounds in 13 before, but these flats are definitively made for the ES-175. They do not feel stiff at all, the low tension on the set works great to balance out the extra thickness. The intonation was perfect after the change, and I just lowered the bridge a little to compensate the string change and its effect on the neck. The guitar has an extra ringing sound now, with more sustain and body. Not going back to 12s on this one...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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