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Post subject: Strings for a Strat ?
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:02 am
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I normally use DR strings on my LTD and Hellraiser, my MIM strat came with Fender bullets and they feel a bit odd. Is there a brand or gauge that I should go with to get "the strat" sound.

I'm into Van Halen, Hendrix & Clapton sound.

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source of much debate.

You can use any strings on a strat, i prefer bullets for their high nickel content. That said you can find a similar sound from many manufacturers, it primarily down to the nickel.

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Post subject: Re: Strings for a Strat ?
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:24 am
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jack47804 wrote:
I normally use DR strings on my LTD and Hellraiser, my MIM strat came with Fender bullets and they feel a bit odd. Is there a brand or gauge that I should go with to get "the strat" sound.

I'm into Van Halen, Hendrix & Clapton sound.

thanks much


FWIW and although I don't keep up on such things, as I remember, Clapton uses Ernie Ball Slinkies and Super Slinkies (10s and 9s, respectively); Van Halen uses Ernie Ball Super Slinkies but substitutes the 3rd string's gauge from .016 to a .015 and the 6th string's gauge from .042 to a .040. Hendrix used a LaBella .010 gauge set if whatever guitars he had lasted long enough for a string change from the OEM Fender 12s.

As was already said, you can use anything you want. A tweak of the amp will do the rest.

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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:41 pm
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on my American Standard (.09-.46) and what a difference! Very clean and very crisp...lets see how long they last. Typically I like DR's.


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ernie balls slinkys are good :)


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I broke my fenderstrings so i got to buy strings what strings are best and cheap to put on my giutar?help :)


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I use D'Addario strings on my mim special edition. I use 10's after I had it set up , what a difference from the Fender bullets 9's that came with the guitar.


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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:28 pm
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Hi jack47804, strings are a personal taste. I use Dadario. Here's a link to add more confusion. Good luck.
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http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/elguitstrin.html


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i need specific special string you use and i nhave a red fender elctric guitar


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i need specific special string you use and i nhave a red fender elctric guitar
Well for a red guitar you are only allowed to use GHS Nickel Rockers .010 guage only, its international law, and you don't want the UN deploying the Blue Caps to your house.


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thanks a lot needed that help :D


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guitar3196 wrote:
i need specific special string you use and i nhave a red fender elctric guitar


Well I only found this out the other day but DR make RED coloured strings. Could be just the thing you need. :D

Seriously though, I used to use Dean Markley Blue Steel 10..46 on my strat. Haven't tried them on my Tele yet but I'll give em a go soon. They're just a bit pricey though.


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I tried a set of the colored strings...after playing for about 20 minutes the color starts flaking off


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i was playing my guitar and the 5th string l :cry: oose on me


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I use D'Addario Jazz/Blues/Rock 11 gauge on my strat and they sound really god and hold up very well also. I put a set of DR 10 gauge on there and practiced on them for about 10 minutes before i took them off and put the D'Addario's on there.


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