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Post subject: Thinking of going from .009-.042 strings to .010-.046 strngs
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:47 am
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What change in sound can I expect if I switch from .009 strings to .010 strings? Should I also use this opportunity to switch brands of string? My playing is blues and I hope to get a more authoritative sound from the high E, and B strings than I currently get with the .009 strings.


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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:56 am
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You won't hear much a difference.

I currently run Ernie Ball .12s on my Strat (w/ TX Specs) and I get that perfect ballsy-blues tone. If you want a ballsier sound, go with steel-core strings, as they'll react better to the poles of the pick-up (especially if the pups are high-output).

EDIT: If you visit my site, listen to "Sky is Cryin' Jam"; thats my strat w/ .12s.

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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:31 am
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Hey bro! MikeT239 pretty much nailed it on his response, but I do find myself that heavier strings CAN give you a slightly different sound all depending on how the strings are "attacked." I'm more of a heavy metal shredder type so I use #10 Elixir's to help out with the low-end response specifically because of the crazy gallops and such that the genre requires. If you do go to heavier strings, then you may or may not have to do some claw adjustment on your trem though. If you don't know how to do that, then I'd be happy to guide you through it. It's actually really easy, but it takes patience to say the least. Oh yeah; changing brands of strings is pretty much a player preference thing, so try different brands out to see what you yourself like the most. I like Dean Markley Blue Steels, GHS Boomers, and Elixirs all of which are #10's, but it just depends on my mood as to which ones I'll use during that change. Good luck on your decision brother! :D


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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:44 am
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Hi bro, i have 010 on my strat i guess for blues is the perfect gauge, it also depends on what you play on your guitar if you like to solo a lot or if you just play rythm guitars, remember that the bigger the gauge of the string is its harder to bend notes. but i would go with the .10 all the way!!.
hope this helps.

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remember that you will have to intune your guitar after changing the strings.


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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:26 am
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i use the 10-46's the tone is not as bright
as if you were useing 9's and it also depends
on the attack erie ball slinkys are very good
i use them on all my guitars.

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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:35 am
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I feel that string gauges and brands are all a matter of personal choice. After trying different sets, you will know which ones are the right strings for you.

In the short run, the brand you use for an electric guitar is not so important. Pick the brand and string gauge that feels right for you, and allows you to play for as long as you want.

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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:48 am
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I buy my strings from Webstrings. I like their "XL Bottom" set--it has .010 on the high E and .042 on the low E. It gives me a little more body on the higher strings without too much bass on the lower strings. The strings are less than $3 a set, so you can afford to experiment with different gauges.

http://www.webstrings.com/electric_guitar_strings.html


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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:10 am
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I'm lookin' into the .10-.52s from GHS and EB... I have the EB .10s on my SG and EB .12s on my other Strat, so I'm thinkin' a nice in-between for the new Strat (which will be sportin' EMG active pups).

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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:33 pm
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I have played 10's on my 93 strat forever now (I bought it new).
I never noticed a difference in tone...
They say u get more sustain... I didn't notice that either. lol
The thing for me was being able to abuse the string itself more without breaking it. So for me I was able to "Dig in" better.
The funny thing is now I am buying two new strats & when I get them I will be using 9's on them. These days I have been getting into a lighter touch with more accurate playing style...

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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:05 am
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I agree with Miami Mike.

Check them out.

Cheers :D


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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:18 pm
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I'm thinking about trying out some .10's on my strat. Right now I have .09's on it.

Would I have to do anything with the height of the strings?

Right now I'm trying the Fender .09's, just switched out some super slinky's for them, and i'm not too thrilled with them, they just don't feel right to me.

Anyway, i picked up a pack of .10 GHS boomers but don't want to put them on right now if i have to adjust the string height, etc...

Thoughts?


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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:20 am
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Yes, it does need some adjustment when going from one string size to another. I took it to a guitar shop that is also a Fender service center and they did a setup for me. Total cost, including the strings and tax was $37. It was well worth it because the guitar had not been set up except at the factory. I told the man what kind of music I am playing and he did a great job of adjusting it. I was so happy with the results we are taking my son's guitar in for a setup too, even though he doesn't want to change his string sizes.


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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:57 am
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that's what I thought.

I'm probably going to put the super slinky's back on this week since I don't have time to get it set up in the next few weeks.

Thanks!


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