Alternative for Gibson L5 strings

[Geff]

Anyone know of any alternative string brand that matches the guages (and wound third) of the Gibson L5 11-52 set?

 

I have yet to come across any alternative set that correctly matches the guages across the set. There seems to be a very small number of companies that even offer an 11-52 set at all.

[ne14t?]

I know the following "big name" brands have a 11-52 any 11-52 set will always have a wound "G" string. The gauges only vary between electric and acoustic string sets and the variation is in the G, B and D strings. This set is commonly called medium top/heavy bottom or custom light. Elixir strings will have a different feel though as it is a coated string, hope this helps you!

 

D'Addario

Elixir

Ernie Ball

Dean Markley

Martin

[Geff]

Thanks dude, that was helpful. I am about to try the Ernie Balls and see how I find them. (I use Ernies on my solid bodies)

[powerwagonjohn]

I have been using the D'Addarios on my L-4CES and they work and sound great. I have been told by a couple shops that it's D'Addarios that makes Gibson strings. they are a lot easier strings to find also.

Thanks and good luck. John