What are good strings for Les Paul Special II

[boxerdog1]

I have had a Special II for about 4 months. The 6th string buzzes and now the 1st string seems dead. I want to replace the strings but need some suggestions as to a good string for that guitar. Thanks

[Funkwire]

Any major brand of strings will work fine. After 4 months, your strings are likely in need of a change.

 

Some brands to look for:

 

Gibson (naturally)

Fender

D'Addario

GHS Boomers

Ernie Ball

 

...you get the picture. There are plenty to choose from.

 

You might want to take the guitar into a shop and have the buzz on the 6th string checked out.

[iansmitchell]

I've found that Draco by martin strings are wonderful, too.

A little more mellow, but they feel like silk in your fingers for months.

[raf66]

I gotta tell ya that I put Fender Bullet 10s on my Epi LP Classic and they're fabulous. The bullet ends do not fit quite as well in the bridge as the regular-end strings but the sound, feel and longevity of them are incredible. I also use them on my Strat (9s) and have had good success with them. I've tried a bunch and you probably should too. That's really the only way to determine what's best for YOUR guitar and playing style.

[pohatu771]

Fender does make non-Bullet strings, you know.

 

I use D'Addario strings almost exclusively on my Casino, Fender strings almost exclusively on my acoustic (though I have a set of Martins waiting to be put on), and Fender Bullets on my Fender Strat.

 

The Squier Strat gets whatever I have left over.