Es-339 String recommendations

[knuckles]

I realize this is a very subjective topic. What would you put on your ES339 if you just bought one and didnt like the string that came on it? Thanks

[KennyF]

I realize this is a very subjective topic. What would you put on your ES339 if you just bought one and didnt like the string that came on it? Thanks

 

I don't like the strings that came on it.

 

I restrung mine within the first 24 hours. I would recommend using what you use on your other electrics.

[ES345]

As you stated subjective. i play mostly jazz and therefore i like flat wound strings. But depending on the guitar, i use different gauge flat wounds. on the 356 in my avatar they are the last of my Gibson 11-50's, i have a few that i use 11-48 flat wounds, on a few guitars R6 and 2 prs's, 10-46 gibson or ernie balls. I find on the jazz guitars i need at least and 11 or sometimes 12 or 13 on the first string and still never really go over 53 on the 6th string normally 51 does it.

 

Feel, tone, style all have to be considered. I would experiment incrementally, because bigger strings could cause you to have to widen the cut of the nut (prevent strings binding), possibly adjust the truss rod and bridge etc. So going up or down 1 gauge or string size to find and suite your tone and style. Naturally bending will be harder and almost eliminated based on the larger gauge strings.

 

Because you like 10's, does not necessarily mean that even on the same scale length guitar a 10 will feel the same. So you have to experiment, only you know what your are looking for.

 

 

peace

[KennyF]

 

Because you like 10's' date=' does not necessarily mean that even on the same scale length guitar a 10 will feel the same.

 

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Good point... and absolutely true!

[RudyH]

Maybe this is relevant to you...

 

The dealer that sold me my 335 set up and restrung the guitar, giving me the option of any string I wanted. I asked for a recommendation and he said that the guitar came with Gibson steel strings and that Gibson also made an all nickel string. I told him that I preferred a warmer and sweeter sound, and so he recommended the nickel strings.

[knuckles]

Thanks guys. LPC I have to admit I am buying the ES-339 and its my first electric guitar. I ve been playing blues on the old national in my avatar. I did take your advice and talked to the guys at guitarsale.com. Which is where I am probally going to buy it from. Thanks.

[KennyF]

Thanks guys. LPC I have to admit I am buying the ES-339 and its my first electric guitar. I ve been playing blues on the old national in my avatar. I did take your advice and talked to the guys at guitarsale.com. Which is where I am probally going to buy it from. Thanks.

 

You are quite welcome. I hope it all works out for you.

 

Keep us posted.

[Murph]

Your gonna love the 339. I've been gigging since the 70's and it's instantly become my #1. Actually, the only guitar I take.

 

I've been using Ernie Balls 10-46. Just bought 24 sets, so I must like them.......

 

I used the Ernies on my Tele (9-42) for years and never broke a string on that guitar. I change them after 3 gigs, or 12 or so hours of play time. I hate dead sounding strings that won't intonate.

 

My ES-339 is an '07, and I bought it last Sept ('08) so I changed the strings after just a few days to gig it. I didn't give the Gibson strings a chance really. And, I wanted new strings on it to check intonation prior to it's first gig, ect. I may try some because I would like to continue to support Gibson.

 

Best to ya.

 

Murph.