AL1132 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hi there I used to play classical guitar and has no problem to change the strings but 2 hours ago I changed my epiphone special model's strings and I think it's a little bit loose and it sounds weird... it sounds like strings that haven't been tighten, but the sound E A D G B E is right my question is... is that normal? or any other issue? thank you Masters... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Don't use Fender strings............. :unsure: ....Just kidding...... Classical strings and electric strings are two different worlds.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL1132 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 ya I know I plugged it in to my VOX AD30VT it sounds great but the strings seems like too loose... is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Yes........It's the shock of switching over ( I think )........The guage may be light as well....Yes ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL1132 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 hi Damian I think so... but what "guage" is? is it gauge? which part is it? sorry... newbie... haha cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 String guages are usually referred to from the top string thickness...ie, " I use nine guage strings." means the top E string is 9 guage, and the rest might be, say, 9, 11, 16, 24, 32, 42........There are many variations thereof.......8 guage sets, 10 guage sets, etc etc........ Thinner guages are easier to bend, and feel thinner, as they are thinner.......Electric string users typically use so-called 9 or 10 guage sets... You'll get a feel for what works best for you..............Congrats on your guitars......You'll get other answers as well................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Different players use different guages of strings. Damian uses 9's. I use 10's. Others will use 11's or 12's, or bigger. The thicker the strings the stiffer they will feel. The heavier strings will also be harder to bend. One of the things that happens coming from a classical guitar to an electric, is that your hand will be fairly strong, with a strong grip on the strings. Using the same grip on a guitar with thin strings will sometimes pull the strings out of tune. Your hand is also used to a wider neck, so going to a guitar with a more narrow neck, it is easy to miss the notes just slightly. I occasionally have the same thing happen to me when I change from my acoustic to one of my electrics Remember, a lighter touch is required on the electric. If you are getting a lot of string buzz, you may have to go to a heavier set of strings, or have the guitars' action set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Of course along with the heavier feel is the tonal changes you'll receive as well.. This gent in the video offers up video example.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofzEu7JurMw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL1132 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 so here's the thing guys the sound's just fine It's the first time I changed an electric guitar strings so here my complaint about my new strings you guys know when we play electric guitar we can pull our string up that can make the sound higher eh? I didn't have to pull my previous sting too many to make higher sound buy my new strings, I try to pull it up but the sound is not enough and always touches the other string above it I think I tighten them too loose? or the Gauge problem? please let me know guys I want my strings back :( cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Maybe your strings are tuned an octave too low. I'm 200 miles away from home and no guitar to test this theory, but thats what it sounds like too me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Firstly I'll assume that the strings are fitted correctly. I think RTH could be on to something, If your strings feel really loose and floppy and have a low pitch then you may indeed just have them tuned to an octave lower than they should be. Another possibility is that your new strings are a much lower gauge than the ones that were on it before you did the string change....it may be just a case of getting used to them. and who's to say that the strings that were on the guitar in the first place weren't really really heavy or something. Did you get this guitar new or second hand? Oh yeah, and welcome to the forum. What music do you like to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL1132 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 ya... I think when I changed the strings, I left the space too much and cause it like that hufh... I should but new strings then... what do you guys recommend for the brand and the gauge for a better string? I recently like to play songs like Oasis and rock n roll stuff, I used to be a big fan of punk rock cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Many here use Ernie Ball Slinky's, I always get the Regular Slinky's, which are .10-.46. I've also tried DR strings (Silver Stars), which are coated and liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazerface Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Buy some d'addario jazz gauge lights, you can thank me later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL1132 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 LOL... I bought XL d'addario super light gauge nickel wound I don't think it's good but I think it's normal to use this thank you guys for the advice ernie ball is too expensive :( cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazerface Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The jazz lights are gonna be waaay thicker than those superlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Well I used 11's with a wound G...so I'm not the best person to ask. Normally D'Addario or PRS (same thing, rebranded). I used to use Ernie's, but I found the tension to be too low, even on the heavier sets. I like high-tension strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADDEO Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 If you think strings are tuned too low, pop onto youtube and find some tutorial vids about tuning. New electric strings can sound very tinny until they break in and WILL feel different to acoustic strings. Best of luck searching, and welcome to the show. p.s. I prefer Elixir Nanoweb .009" - 042" they stay tasty for longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESPJDR17 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 If you think strings are tuned too low, pop onto youtube and find some tutorial vids about tuning. New electric strings can sound very tinny until they break in and WILL feel different to acoustic strings. Best of luck searching, and welcome to the show. p.s. I prefer Elixir Nanoweb .009" - 042" they stay tasty for longer. +1 on the Elixers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The EB's are no more expensive than most others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESPJDR17 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 You can't be cheap when it comes to the strings. You don't want to sound like your playing inside of a trash can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrw1960 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 What guitar are you referring to? A Acoustic or Electric? What model? For Semi-Hollowbody and full Hollowbody I use DR Blues 10-47. For Strat GHS Pure Nickel Burnished 10-47. Bender heaven. The Dean Markley's are great also. Just put your fingers and ears to the test of what feels/sounds good to you. I've spent some money on strings that had rave reviews, and I personally thought they were Crap. Didn't last long and had to change after a week or two. I always wipe down the neck and strings after playing.Some just don't hold their ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Myself I use D'Addario or PRS 11's with a wound G on my '64 Melody Maker, GHS Eric Johnson 10's on my LP, and Elixir Nano 12's (80/20) for my acoustics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I believe the Super Lights are a set of 8's. They would definitely feel floppy compared to almost everything. If your guitar had a set of 10's on it before, the 8's would also buzz a lot, as the tension on the neck is now reduced substantially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I believe the Super Lights are a set of 8's. They would definitely feel floppy compared to almost everything. If your guitar had a set of 10's on it before, the 8's would also buzz a lot, as the tension on the neck is now reduced substantially. I put 8's on the SG Junior for my daughter's litle fingers. They do buzz a little, but nothing that comes throught he amp when fretted properly. And they have quite a bit less tension that 9's or 10's, but nothing that seems too floppy...to me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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