Dr. Gonzo Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 OK folks, I went on a bit of a rant about Gibson strings on another thread. Everybody has their favorite strings. If you're like me, you use different strings on different guitars. So the question is - What are your favorite strings for Les Pauls, and why? I'll start - on humbucker equipped LP's I like Ernie Ball Slinky's, 10-46 On P-90 equipped Lesters, actually ALL P-90 equipped guitars, I like GHS Boomers, 10-46. The reason for the difference is that I've found the Boomers give a bit more snap and presence to P-90's, while Slinky's are more balanced, and have a timbre that works very well with guitars that are mahogany and maple, with humbuckers. SG's get the Boomers because their all mahogany bodies are naturally darker sounding and benefit from the brightness of the Boomers. Anybody else out there as much of a fussy SOB as me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onafets Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 OK folks, I went on a bit of a rant about Gibson strings on another thread. Everybody has their favorite strings. If you're like me, you use different strings on different guitars. So the question is - What are your favorite strings for Les Pauls, and why? I'll start - on humbucker equipped LP's I like Ernie Ball Slinky's, 10-46 On P-90 equipped Lesters, actually ALL P-90 equipped guitars, I like GHS Boomers, 10-46. The reason for the difference is that I've found the Boomers give a bit more snap and presence to P-90's, while Slinky's are more balanced, and have a timbre that works very well with guitars that are mahogany and maple, with humbuckers. SG's get the Boomers because their all mahogany bodies are naturally darker sounding and benefit from the brightness of the Boomers. Anybody else out there as much of a fussy SOB as me?! Not given it much thought really about strings, luckily my guitar store puts different strings on every Paul so I am able to see what sounds nice. I personally like Ernie Ball 9 - 42's (I think thats the sizes) but have not tried many as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Try searching the forum because there are probably 10 threads on strings. (Guess we'll make this #11. ) I use Gibson Vintage Reissue 10s on everything. My local shop doesn't carry too many pure nickel strings and I like these the best out of the ones I've tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I use Rotosound Pure Nickels, .011 - .048s. Rotosound is a local firm (I live in London, UK) and it's nice to be able to buy locally made stuff. They were also the brand Hendrix used and if they were good enough for him.... P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Try searching the forum because there are probably 10 threads on strings. (Guess we'll make this #11. ) I use Gibson Vintage Reissue 10s on everything. My local shop doesn't carry too many pure nickel strings and I like these the best out of the ones I've tried. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoro Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I use medium elixirs on al my guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJScott Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I like Ernie Ball Earthwounds on my Acoustic and GHS Boomers 8-38 on electrics, ESPECIALLY on the SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Try searching the forum because there are probably 10 threads on strings. (Guess we'll make this #11. ) I use Gibson Vintage Reissue 10s on everything. My local shop doesn't carry too many pure nickel strings and I like these the best out of the ones I've tried. +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Ernie Ball 10's all the way... for the 11th time, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 i used to put Gibson Vintage Reissue strings on my Les Pauls and Brite Wires on my SG. That is until the price of them jumped to $10 a pack. So now I use Ernie Ball Slinky 10s on everything. I've been using them for a while now and they're ok. I like them better than any D'addario string I've tried, but they aren't as good as the Gibson ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 I don't search forums, forums search me! I suspect a lot of subjects get beaten senseless in these forums. Since I'm relatively new to this one, I'm not yet in tune with which ones have reached "Stairway" status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Right Now GHS Strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I like Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys ( 10-46). Slinkys have been serving us axemen since the mid 60s and will continue to do so. Ha, now im gonna have to write a song called Mr. Slinky!!! ( dedicated to my favorite strings and my dog's favorite toy ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I've tried many different strings over the years, but for all my electric guitars I keep coming back to D'Addario Nickel Wound 10-46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I've been bouncing around between Gibson vintage reissue, britewires and Ernie Ball slinky 10-46. The slinky's are on my LP's right now and I like their feel. I'm not married to any one brand right now. We'll see over the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Thanks guys! I've learned that, for the most part, people aren't as crazy/fussy as I am! I'd kinda suspected that. I just looked thru my 'strings drawer'. There are currently 5 brands and 3 different gauge sets in there, not counting the sets that are in various guitar cases and/or gear bags. I really think I can lay off buying strings for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I usually use Ernie Ball Slinky 10's but today I tried out Ernie Ball Slinky 11's. So far its alright. I'll play it more tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I don't have strings on my LP, might damage the frets lol seriously, I use Ernie Ball slinky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennc Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Howdy, My one and only are Gibson Vintage Reissue. They sound like I want the guitar to sound. Not a professional! glennc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Newtone Strings are great Handwound and not much more than mass produced strings V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMichaelG Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello Everyone. I use DR pure nickel 10s on my '08 Standard. Feel and play nice at a reasonable price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I like Dunlops, but right now I'm using Dean Markley Pure Blues or whatever they're called because I got em for free! Not bad for free strings, no idea how much they cost, I'll stick to Dunlops at 2.50 a pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 another vote for gibson vintage reissue 10's... Really any pure nickel or "mostly nickel" will do... I also like the Ernie Ball 2251's ... They are a lot cheaper.. same quality... Keep in mind however pure nickel strings will be very squeaky when you first put them on... It will take some time for them to age and become less squeaky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Sprint Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I played d' Addario, Dean Markley, Ernie ball ... and one day I bought ELIXIR, I love those strings, very good sound for a long time, good feeling, no rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 i used to put Gibson Vintage Reissue strings on my Les Pauls and Brite Wires on my SG. That is until the price of them jumped to $10 a pack. So now I use Ernie Ball Slinky 10s on everything. I've been using them for a while now and they're ok. I like them better than any D'addario string I've tried, but they aren't as good as the Gibson ones. http://www.music123.com/product/Vintage-Reissue-3-Pack-VR10-Electric-Guitar-Strings.site7prod102274.product $6/pack no tax or shipping charge... Best deal I could find out there... They are some pretty impressive strings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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