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

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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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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You dig?

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.

ernie balls slinkys are good

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

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.

Hi jack47804, strings are a personal taste. I use Dadario. Here's a link to add more confusion. Good luck.
Claude.

http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/elguitstrin.html

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.

thanks a lot needed that help

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

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.

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

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

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.