Best string for a dot

[Woko]

Almost five weeks since I bought the dot I changed the strings on the day I bought the guitar. 1x nice set of Ernie Ball Hybred slinky (9/46) that were hanging around . The dot as played two gigs and played most days so new string now required. What do you folks use and recommend?

[Ron G]

I wouldn't use anything except Official Factory Authorized Epiphone Dot OEM Electric Guitar Strings.

[msuspartansfan]

You won't find a finer string than Epiphone brand. They sound so spectacular they even go to the expense of installing them on their brand new guitars. Seek them out and buy a gross.

[Dennis G]

I wouldn't use anything except Official Factory Authorized Epiphone Dot OEM Electric Guitar Strings.

 

I was using Gibby Brite Wires (10's) on my Dot for the past six months or so. Just upgraded pickups, etc. and my guy said he puts Ernie Ball 10's on most of the stuff he works on. They sound pretty good so far. I've started using Cleartones on my LP, Strat & Mira and was going to try them on the Dot when the EB's wore out, but I may just have to try a set of those Epi's. Anybody know how they compare to the Brite Wires (or if in fact they might be the same string?)

[SkEpTiKaL]

+1 on the Ernie Balls, either Regular Slinky (10s) or Super Slinky (9s), depending on which you like. Since you like the stock strings, I would say buy a few of the Regulars and a pack of the Slinkys, see which one you like better.

[Just Strum]

I wouldn't use anything except Official Factory Authorized Epiphone Dot OEM Electric Guitar Strings.

 

 

You won't find a finer string than Epiphone brand. They sound so spectacular they even go to the expense of installing them on their brand new guitars. Seek them out and buy a gross.

 

I've never heard that before. I'm use to removing whatever came with the guitar (used or new) and installing D'Addario's.

 

I'll have to check them out next string change.

[Memphs1978]

DR High Beams in a 10 or 11 for all my guitars

[davidg3333]

Good one Ron, nice bit of PhotoShop work! I use Gibson Brite Wires 11-50 (or is it 48? I disremember).

[Ron G]

Good one Ron' date=' nice bit of PhotoShop work! I use Gibson Brite Wires 11-50 (or is it 48? I disremember).[/quote']

NOT PhotoShopped[-(

[davidg3333]

NOT PhotoShopped[-(

 

No, I guess not! Sweetwater carries these.

 

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Never knew they existed. Well, I like what I use.

[Woko]

Thanks all I will pop some bright wires 9's on ans see how we go.

[The_Sentry]

I wish I could still use .009 strings. Those tend to last me about 3-4 days before the high E string pops.

[lostindesert]

.009s on a thinline, no go, try .010s or .011s for a better sound. Epiphone strings ???

D'Addario EXL110 or EXL115 are the way to go.

 

Peter

[TheX]

D'Addario XL 11's or even 12's depending on the style I'll be playing.

[custer]

.010 D'Addario

[jcwillow777]

+1 on the D'Addario XL .010s. I use them on both of my semis and I love 'em. I may try .011s next string change though.

[custer]

I've been thinking about trying the .011's also. Let us know what you think of them.

[gripweed]

I don't know that I think that there is much difference in strings other than the gauge you use. IIRC, strings are all made in the same factory or two anyway. I know some guitarists like to rip up their fingers with really huge gauges. I don't really think that little bit of extra metal it makes that big of a difference either. The biggest gauge I use is .11s on my Dot, and I'm thinking about trying .10s instead. YMMV.