I just switched the factory 9's to bullet 10's and I think they are great so far but they only have about 6 hrs on them so we'll see. I did have to tighten the tension screws on the trem a slight bit and I did a V shape on the springs seems to be pretty good so far.

if you play the tremolo heavily, yes
if it is a hardtail , no

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This topic pops up here every month or so. Either way, the idea behind Bullet strings is that the ends are shaped to fit in the holes of a Strat trem block. In theory this better fit means you should have better tuning stability, better sustain, etc.. The truth of the matter however is that clearly, it doesn't really make that big a difference at all. MANY people (including some very famous players) use various brands of ball end strings without a problem...ultimately it just comes down to personal preference.

Personally I used GHS .009 Boomers on all of my electrics almost exclusively for many years but over the past year or so I've started moving my Strats over to .010 Fender Super 250's...I just like the sound and the feel of the 250's a bit better than the Boomers (at least on my Strats). In all honesty, I've probably tried every brand of string out there at one time or another...I just come back to what I like.

Ball end vs. bullet end, coated vs. uncoated, .009's vs. .010's vs .011's...it's all good. Just use what you like.




Wow...well, as they are you are certainly welcome to your opinion but I -really- have to disagree with that. As I just said to the OP there, Fender strings are actually my brand of choice at the moment...to my hands and ears they're very decent to say the least. I've played D'Addario, Ernie Ball, SIT's, Dunlaps, Gibson's and MANY other brands...with very few exceptions it's not like one brand is really -that- much better or worse than any other. Regardless, while I can't really begin to imagine what standards you're holding Fender strings to that you would honestly think their "terrible" and that Fender should "get the hell out of the string making business" but I for one am glad they don't typically follow such advice...personally I like their product and I'm quite glad they're finally coming back on to store shelves. Different strokes for different folks I guess.


Jim

I have used D'Addario 8-38 ball end strings on all my Strats for about 30 yrs and never had a problem with tuning,I play Hendrix stuff so needless to say I really crank the vibrato.String type and tuning are entirely dependent on set up and especially how you put your strings on and keeping possible snagging or binding points well lubed.

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go wit d'addario 10"..plays&sound great

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My complaint about them is the way they feel.. like they're rusted ot pitted.. they don't look like they are, but I can't be doing with that grittiness.

If they work for other folks, then thats cool of course.

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Just curious as to what are some of the 35 brands made at the same factory and where is that factory located? Or can you point me to where I can find out that info myself? Thanks.

I like it when there are strings on my guitar. Yes, much better than no strings.

Heck no! The first I did with my strat is yank those bullets off my guitar. I use both Cleartone and Dean Markley strings. Cleartones for my acoustic and Dean Markley Vintage Reissue 1973. Fender's wear out too soon and lose their flavor....

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what are the gauges on the stock strings that come with the american standards strat ('08)?

.009's

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Fyi,
Everything coming out of the CS has D'Addarios on them.

ME

Good enough for ME, good enough for me

A Friend of mine is a luthier and owns a small shop I asked him "What's the deal with these new Fender strings?"

His answer was, "They are made at the D'Addario factory."

I was told the same thing. We'll see.

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2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

I've had bad luck with Fender strings. Breaking all the time. I remember jamming with friends and stopping, maybe three times a sessions to replace broken strings (and I'm not a hard player). I finally gave up.......tried different brands, and never a problem again.

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