narc999 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Looking to change out my strings on my 2004 Epiphone LP custom. What brand of strings do you recommend? BTW is there a video anywhere showing me how to do this myself? Thanks, Narco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 you can choose from a lot of strings ... different people hear differently! I like Everlys on mine. I like the way they stay bright, and they seem to last longer than others. For less expensive strings, I use the musicians friend brand, musicians gear... you can get them pretty cheap! You should be able to find a youtube or pictorial on a website showing how to restring... TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnItUp Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I second the Everly strings. B-52s great string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbach Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Honestly, there isn't much difference in quality between top brand strings. D'Addario, Ernie Ball, Dean Markley, GHS... These are all fine brands. Most are probably made in the same factory. I've used D'Addario for more than 15 years but if I find another brand on sale I usually pick up a couple of packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmitron Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 i'm sold to the Ernie Ball 10-52 I put on all my guitars. (gibson or fender scale.) It's still easy to bend strings on the treble side and it stays straight on high energy powerchords by the low side. I've tried the same gauge in D'Addario and GHS and the Ernie had the sparkle I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 VERY subjective. I use Elixir or D'Addario, myself. But, I like Pyramid strings, too (They're just harder to find, and more expensive). What kind of music you play (Rock, Jazz, Country, etc.) can (sometimes) be a factor, too...Flatwounds, round wounds, "half-round" wounds, and all that. Jazz folks (the ones I know) like heavier "Flat wounds," quit often. Country pickers like round wound "Twangy" sounding strings...I know this is a gross "generalization," but it's only illustrative...not carved in stone. With Rock players, it could be almost any, or a combination. The great thing is, they can be changed, often, and without too much expense. So...try a bunch! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer09 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 i like d'addario 10-46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphonePlayer Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Well in my opinion, GHS Boomers are really good overall. They sound great, don't hurt your fingers, and stay in tune very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 After trying just about every string on the market I settled on D'Addario 8-38 yrs ago and use them exclusively on all 24 of my guitars,I use 10-46 on my acoustics.I have found that D'addarios hold their new string brightness longer and stay in tune better even after aggressive bending or vibrato use.As for tuning I find that replacing one string at a time a lot easier and quicker especially for someone not used to it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I said Everlys and that settles it! TWANG snickersnickerchucklegiggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I don't really like D'Addario round wounds. They don't seem to last very long, and they take a lot of stretching to bed them in so they'll maintain stable tuning. I do like the half round D'Addarios though, I use them on my Strat and Casino for a more vintagey, twangy sound. The best round wounds I've found are DR Pure Blues. These are nickel wire wrapped around a nickel core, but even the nickel plated steel ones are great. Once you put them on, play for 5-10 mins, and retune, and the tuning will remain consistent and stable. The compression winding technique used to manufacture them makes them sustain forever, and they seem to last ages too. If you think D'Addarios are good, you'll probably love these even more! Of course, strings are entirely a personal preference, and the only way to find out what you like is to try a few different brands and gauges when you do a string change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 As indicated, this is a very personal and subjective topic, but...I really like Elixir Nano's and Cleartones about equally. I use 10's. Both of these seem to last about the same length of time, hold their tuning well, etc. Yeah, they're a little more $$, but they last a little longer too, at least I think so. Your mileage may vary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'll be serious then.. sheesh. the Everlys last a long time for me.. they loose a little brightness, which I like them to after a bit of use.. but they seem to not only keep the high end they do it for a long time and uniformly. I like that.. that I can have them on a long time and they seem to get darker uniformly.. and slowly. Part of the personal thing with strings is how you sweat. I have a dry sweat.. not acid. I know guys whose sweat eats the chrome their guitar.. corrodes their screw heads.. etc. And I think how your sweat affects the strings makes a difference, too. Not sure there's a specific way to get around it, but I bet some people have tried and decided what works best for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin kyle Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 WAL-MART first act strings are the best!!!!....ok maybe not... i am sold on ghs boomers for the last 30 years...made in battle creek michigan.. in their own factory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5er driver Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 i like d'addario 10-46 +1 Pure Nickel Wound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpplayer Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I agree with the others.....it is purely player's preference. I use Ernie Ball 10's exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash19950 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I agree with the others.....it is purely player's preference. I use Ernie Ball 10's exclusively. our opinions dont matter! its personal preference! its good to experiment with all different brands/gauges untill u find the ones that are right for you. i personally like D'Addarios 9-46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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