Dev n Music Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hey! I wanted to know whats the standard type of stings for my Les Paul S2? I got it used so I know little about it compared to the next guy so to speak. Also does it matter if I choose an alternative metal like bronze, gold, steel, silver, titanium etc. thanks for the help!! P.S. what are you re-stringing methods? Is there a proper way to do it that doesnt snap the string easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hey! I wanted to know whats the standard type of stings for my Les Paul S2? I got it used so I know little about it compared to the next guy so to speak. Also does it matter if I choose an alternative metal like bronze, gold, steel, silver, titanium etc. thanks for the help!! P.S. what are you re-stringing methods? Is there a proper way to do it that doesnt snap the string easily? 1) Standard type of string? I don't know what that means. Do you mean the string gauge? The string brand? 2) Yes. The coating on strings can vary in feel and price. 3) It would be too difficult to explain here. There are a million websites, and videos on the internet that show how to do this. 4) No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Go for Ernie Balls Pure Nickels.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Not bronze, non ferrous, so pickups won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disaster Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 You'll need to buy electric guitar strings. There are lots of choices. For a simple starter check out the Ernie Ball Slinkys (nickel plated steel). 10 guage are probably the most common and the best place for a newbie to start. After you get comfortable with things you can research lots of string choices. I've been playing for over 40 years & I always come back to the nickel plated steel 10 guage strings. They're by far the most popular for a reason. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Les Paul + Ernie Ball Slinky 10's in the snot green pack + good amp = WIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev n Music Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 1) Standard type of string? I don't know what that means. Do you mean the string gauge? The string brand? 2) Yes. The coating on strings can vary in feel and price. 3) It would be too difficult to explain here. There are a million websites, and videos on the internet that show how to do this. 4) No I did mean gauge when I said size, ops. As long as there reputable brand doesn't matter. (Just to completely anoying I think having gold strings or dark red (though I'm not sure what kind of metal I'd need for that ) strings would be cool.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Another Ernie Ball strings user here, been using them for as long as I can remember....am sure there may be better strings, but they're in my comfort zone - am comfortable with the way they play, easily available, and very consistent in quality (been playing for 43+ years, having used EB's most of that time....Slinky's on the LP, Super Slinky's on the BMG (which has a 24" scale and a Wilkinson vibrola, making her a SUPER super slinky playing guit :) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev n Music Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 You'll need to buy electric guitar strings. There are lots of choices. For a simple starter check out the Ernie Ball Slinkys (nickel plated steel). 10 guage are probably the most common and the best place for a newbie to start. After you get comfortable with things you can research lots of string choices. I've been playing for over 40 years & I always come back to the nickel plated steel 10 guage strings. They're by far the most popular for a reason. Good Luck You seem cool enough so I'll take your word for it. It helps that two other said the same thing. I'm dirt scratch new to this to the more info the better, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Deleted double post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 P.S. what are you re-stringing methods? Is there a proper way to do it that doesnt snap the string easily? Scroll down page about 1/2 way: http://www.easiestwayguitar.com/easiest-guitar/guitar-basics-changing-your-guitar-strings-headstock Willy P.S. I usually start with the peg holes sideways. I then run the strings from the center of the headstock, through the hole toward the outside. I leave some slack, and then around the top of the peg and under the string as the diagram shows. Also, I don't like peg winders. If you use one make sure you don't scratch or scar your headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 LPs come with gauge 10s as standard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGLMy6DbpBc&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolling56 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 LPs come with gauge 10s as standard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGLMy6DbpBc&feature=related ya you don't need to interlock guitar strings at the post if you use the 3 fingers or whatever your method is as long as you get 2 1/2 - 3 wraps on the wound strings and 4-6 on the nonwound ones. Plus they are easier to take off..........do what Bill Baker says and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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