rjames1973 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I have a new Epi Les Paul Standard Plus Top (HB). I love the strings that came on this guitar and would like to replace them when it is time to restring the guitar. Does anyone know what brand of strings and gauge are put on these guitars when they're shipped to customers new? Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjames1973 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks, this helps me at least get the correct string gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadedepi Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks' date=' this helps me at least get the correct string gauge. [/quote'] You can get these from: www.juststrings.com Faded... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjames1973 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Even better! Thanks, fadedepi! Does anyone know if the Epi strings are recommended by a lot of Epi Les Paul Standard owners? If not, is there a brand with the same gauge that is recommended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 i get great results from ernie ball slinky's. i have them on every les paul i own. the .10-.46 guage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadedepi Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 RJ, You'll get lots of opinions on strings here. They are pretty much a personal taste thing. String sets aren't that expensive, so, try a few different brands. Recommendation from here will run from, D'Addario, DR, Ernie Ball, GHS, Cleartone, Coated/Non-Coated, round, half-round,... you name it. Faded... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjames1973 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 I've generally used D'Addarios on my Fender Strat. I'll have to try those on my new Epi. I've heard good things about Ernie Ball Slinky's, so I'll test those out as well down the road. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 ROTOSOUNDS!!! You will NOT regret it. The best strings on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woko Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I use Gibson brite wires 09/42 on my Epiphone Les Paul and I have no complants. I use them in my live work and for home use. No problems. Allthe best Woko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisPhlowness Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'd recommend Ernie Ball (009-046) - they will still allow you to bend the G,B, and E- strings while keeping the growl of the thicker E-A-D strings for riffing. Generally speaking, it all depends on what music you want to play and what your personal preferences are. Just don't get GHS-Strings, they rust way too fast compared to other brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'd recommend Ernie Ball (009-046) - they will still allow you to bend the G' date='B, and E- strings while keeping the growl of the thicker E-A-D strings for riffing. Generally speaking, it all depends on what music you want to play and what your personal preferences are. [/quote'] 010-046s hinder your bending ??? You need to play more/exercise, my friend ... 009s are silly light strings (imho, of course, as all of my posts are mho). I use 10-46s and bend all 6 strings (...not at the same time, usually :) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 After using just about every string brand on the market I switched to D'Addarios over 20 yrs ago and find that they hold their new tone longer,don't corrode,and don't go out of tune after aggressive bending or whammy use. ----------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tflanster Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I have a new Epi Les Paul Standard Plus Top (HB). I love the strings that came on this guitar and would like to replace them when it is time to restring the guitar. Does anyone know what brand of strings and gauge are put on these guitars when they're shipped to customers new? Thanks for the help! Why not just call Epi/Gibson? Toll free? When I called and asked the guy told me Gibson BriteWires. Tech support there is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Why not just call Epi/Gibson? Toll free? When I called and asked the guy told me Gibson BriteWires. Tech support there is very good. Like some Gibby tech is going to recommend a non Gibby brand . I agree that strings are a personal thing and the best thing is to try them yourself. I use D'Addario's on my Ovations, and have pretty much settled on Elixir Nanowebs and/or Cleartones on my elec's. I've tried Bright Wires, Ernie's, etc. as well as the strings each different guitar mfgr uses, but really like the Elixir's & CT's, but that's just me. Others obviously have their own opinions and preferences. It's 10's on the elec's and 11's on the Ovation's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Arcadius Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I have tried GHS & Gibson bright wires. IMHO, D'Addarios are the best for me and I'm done with my string search. Highly recommended mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisPhlowness Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 010-046s hinder your bending ??? You need to play more/exercise' date=' my friend ... 009s are silly light strings (imho, of course, as all of my posts are mho). I use 10-46s and bend all 6 strings (...not at the same time, usually [wink'] ) of course 10s will won't hinder bending, it was just a general recommendation. Used to play Zakk Wylde GHS Boomers (10-60) for regular tunings and those are just ridiculous. 10s are fine as well, as I said, all depends on the music you want to play. I just discovered the .09-046 to be pretty versatile for almost everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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