David M Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Anyone know what strings ship with a L-5 CES? Or what you would recommend as replacements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayfingers Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi there, It should come with Gibson L5 brand strings, with a wound G, not sure, but I think they'll be 11s. I like d'addarrio 12-54s on my ES-5 switchmaster, heavy gauge but with a plain G, and not flats. Given its a L-5, your probably playing jazz, so maybe flats? I think you need to give some indication what sound your going for. Cheers, Clayfingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hi, Really more interested if any one knew what it shipped with? I have .11s around but I think they are .12s from the factory from the look. I am going to try GHS for now until I order the Gibson string. I play a bit of everything from Christian genre to jazz. I just love the sound of the OEM strings. Thanks for the response.... Dave Hi there, It should come with Gibson L5 brand strings, with a wound G, not sure, but I think they'll be 11s. I like d'addarrio 12-54s on my ES-5 switchmaster, heavy gauge but with a plain G, and not flats. Given its a L-5, your probably playing jazz, so maybe flats? I think you need to give some indication what sound your going for. Cheers, Clayfingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny W. Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Anyone know what strings ship with a L-5 CES? Or what you would recommend as replacements? My most recent one came with these in .012": My link I string mine with these: My link Danny W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hey thanks, this help a lot. The links are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jazzer Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 My most recent one came with these in .012": My link I string mine with these: My link Danny W. The OE strings are great if you want round wounds. I keep a set in my case just in case I get a wild hair to change from my flat wounds. On flat wounds, TI GBs are fine if you don't gig regularly and don't practice heavily. They just wear out too fast to make them affordable. Chromes have really great wear but lose intonation after about three weeks. I can't keep them tuned. My preference is the Sadowsky SGF 13. Great tone, stays intonated and great wear. They are $15.00 US and well worth it. They are presently out of stock but are expecting a shipment toward the end of this month. Link below: https://secure.sadowsky.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=101&osCsid=0652dcd8ae16573d539a85f9c5602614 Of course, just my personal opinion. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks for the recommendations, I have ordered the Gibson Strings from the site you recommended and will try out the Sadowsky. I had used Elixir strings on my Taylor so the I am used to a premium price. But they do last and stay in tune. Off to go hear Martin Taylor in a few hours! The OE strings are great if you want round wounds. I keep a set in my case just in case I get a wild hair to change from my flat wounds. On flat wounds, TI GBs are fine if you don't gig regularly and don't practice heavily. They just wear out too fast to make them affordable. Chromes have really great wear but lose intonation after about three weeks. I can't keep them tuned. My preference is the Sadowsky SGF 13. Great tone, stays intonated and great wear. They are $15.00 US and well worth it. They are presently out of stock but are expecting a shipment toward the end of this month. Link below: https://secure.sadowsky.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=101&osCsid=0652dcd8ae16573d539a85f9c5602614 Of course, just my personal opinion. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Pyramid Gold are great strings as are Newtone Archtop Double Wound Nickel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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