Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. Obviously the super slinkys are smaller, but the difference is virtually nonexistant on an electric. [Discussion] Gauge 9 vs 10 strings and chord accuracy. While I'm still far from Knopfleresque in my execution, … ). There are two different reasons for this. Lights are easier to fret and play than regulars or heavies. So since I had to re-order strings anyway, in addition to a 10-pack of 10's, I also picked up a 3-pack of 9's to try. Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. Some others will go 9, 11, 16. Everybody has their favorite strings. User Info Menu. C11 §7.1.1 1. input above is not a string. the strings dont matter. Compact Strings vs. Compressed Strings. I see a lot of guitarists using 9s and not having my problems (at least not obviously). The 9's still sounded just as good tonally as the 10's. My luthier says there's no reason to go heavier than 10s on any guitars and that they just cause damage in the long run. I think 10's are where it's at. By Chris Corfield 25 September 2020. That just means you have to play them more and build up the strength. This means the 10's will exert a stronger tendency to bow the neck than the 9's, and therefore your guitar tech had to tighten the truss rod to compensate. The numbers represent the string thickness in .0## inches or high e to low e. (.009" to .042") You can just refer to them as standard sets 9's, 10's, 11's etc. I have a good set of 10s but im curious if that will sound out of tune if the bridge is … In physics, string theory is a theoretical framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings.String theory describes how these strings propagate through space and interact with each other. 10-52 my favourite gauge ever. A back-to-back comparison of .10 gauge and .09 gauge Elixir strings. Get the guaranteed best price on 6 String Sets for Acoustic Guitar like the DR Strings Zebra Acoustic Electric Lite (9-42) at Musician's Friend. Get the guaranteed best price on 6 String Sets for Electric Guitar like the Ernie Ball 2223 Nickel Super Slinky Guitar Strings - Buy 10, Get 2 Free at Musician's Friend. A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. both the 52RI and CIJ are 7.25 with small frets and I find 9s perfect on those. So, now i'm tempted to go 8's. A string is a contiguous sequence of characters terminated by and including the first null character. Drop B Fender Scale – Single Strings (11, 15, 20, 36, 48, 60) Creating a custom set of single strings allows you to retain tension on the higher strings, while allowing enough twang on the lower strings. I have 10's on one Strat, but I'm on the fence. Made of 8% nickel-plated steel outer wrap on tinned Mandolin wire hex-core, Blue Steel strings have been best sellers worldwide for over 30 years and are used by the best musicians everywhere. Obviously the super slinkys are smaller, but the difference is virtually nonexistant on an electric. In case of JDK 6 Compressed Strings, a major problem faced was that the String constructor accepted only char[] as an argument. I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. 8-38 have opened a whole world of possibilities. 10 or 11's work fine for me....bending is easier with lighter strings...many will say you get better tone with 10's or 11's vs. 9's.....but here is a quote from Jimmy Page ""I was actually using a banjo string on the top (.008) and de-stringing everything else. I have a good set of 10s but im curious if that will sound out of tune if the bridge is set for the 9s. The feel is similar on the fender with 9's as the lp with 10's I'm guessing due to scale length. The contents of input can become a string. On 10s everything sounds perfectly accurate so I'm not sure if I'm just holding them too hard or if it's just not possible on 9s on some places in the fretboard. The best place to start if you're new is right below in our "Rules" section. To me, 10's are the perfect balance between having enough meat on the string to grab onto, and thin enough to get some nice bends. I think tele's sound the best with 9's. the size of the small e string is the "9" or the "10". I have settled on 11's for mine. I heard the 9 string has 2 bass strings and the other strings are just like a 7 string. Play an acoustic with 12's for awile and bend those. A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. I am not asking which one is better. This roundwound set is used by May exclusively, with a custom light gauge running from .009, .011, .016, .024, 032, 042. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. The 9's still sounded just as good tonally as the 10's. Buying advice and our top picks for the best 12-string guitars on the market right now. So after moving back up to 9s, Ive found I have more control but I … Just learned (here) recently that I can get 9.5-46 custom sets from Curt Mangan, which I'll likely do from here on out. My fingers would usually slip off the high "E" with 9's. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, GHS Strings is a major manufacturer of strings for electric & acoustic guitars, bass guitar, classical guitar, banjo, mandolin and much more. Remember you will have to change intonation though if you change string size. Cookies help us deliver our Services. So the question is - What are your favorite strings for Les Pauls, and why? Shares (Image credit: Future) With the right setup I don't feel like I lose much in playability. Ernie Ball coated Slinky strings combine the latest technological advancements in string manufacturing. The thicker the string set the more tension exists at the same tuning. I recently tried some EB 9s for the first time and I hate them. the size of the small e string is the "9" or the "10". And does an 8 string have any bass strings? The problem you're describing is either between your ears, or simply technique masked by string tension. Drop B Fender Scale – Single Strings (11, 15, 20, 36, 48, 60) Creating a custom set of single strings allows you to retain tension on the higher strings, while allowing enough twang on the lower strings. I play moslty metal and I don't solo too much, I'm more of a rhytm guy. £14.49 Curt Mangan Strings 9-42 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings. I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. I recently got a strat and I'm assuming fender ships with 9's. The tone may be suffering too, as it sounds much different than the rest of my strats. I wasn't programming this, it was in the name of my folders and 'Chapter 10' was coming before 'Chapter 2'. 10-String Guitars Modern 10-strings, popularized by Narciso Yepes, have frets on all 10-strings. It makes a big difference in the sound especially on single coils. If you fit heavier gauges to a guitar fitted with a strat-type tremolo, the increased tension will lift the trem away from the body which will On that one I use plain strings from a 9.5 set and wound from a 10 set. 9s on my CVC with its 10" neck and bigger frets just feel too loose so I put 10s on but down-tune half a step. I have a Fender stratocaster and i think it has 9s on i right now, and im planning on putting new strings on it for a performance in about 2 weeks. 10's are my standard strings for solid body electrics; I find 9's a bit too slack, 8's are not for me, and ii and 12's feel better to me on semi- and hollow bodies. This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? This means the 10's will exert a stronger tendency to bow the neck than the 9's, and therefore your guitar tech had to tighten the truss rod to compensate. What do you guys prefer on your strats. So I like 9s but I feel like I'm not getting the same chord accuracy as with 10s. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. any help would be appreciated, thanks. To contact the forum owner hit the Contact Us link. Personally, I play 10's because 9's … Press J to jump to the feed. Lighter strings vs. heavy strings is subjective in sound quality. It's a preference thing, but unless you … If you're like me, you use different strings on different guitars. That's just personal preference though. You might even try going up to 11's to build finger strength and then drop back down to 10's. Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. The one big, big difference between a lot of different sets of strings is that some go 9, 12, 15 on the very top—that’s how ours go. There's nothing inherently better or worse about the string gauge; it's all in your hands in this case. I use 9's on my SG and 10's on my LP. Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. They require more strength to bend, but are better in every other way, in my opinion. I found 8s too thin, so I moved back up, and put bronze 10s on my acoustic. I have 10's on everything except my strat, which uses 9.5's. I'd want 11-54 for D standard. i just put new strings on my 3 number 1 teles. 08-07-2012, 09:24 AM #9. spacecowboy. I strung my Xaviere Strat copy with a set of the 9's yesterday, and the difference is very apparent. I tend to push down really hard on the strings as it is, and I have 11's on my acoustic where I do bending a bit, so who knows, maybe I'll give them a … both the 52RI and CIJ are 7.25 with small frets and I find 9s perfect on those. Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by InkedStrat, Jun 10, 2013. Pick the string gauge you prefer to use and practice. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, GHS Strings is a major manufacturer of strings for electric & acoustic guitars, bass guitar, classical guitar, banjo, mandolin and much more. You're right, real light strings are great for all the 'english' you can do to them. +1 for prepend '0' to the strings. 9s on my CVC with its 10" neck and bigger frets just feel too loose so I put 10s on but down-tune half a step. musicman10_1. 42 refers to the diameter in thousandths of an inch, so a 10 gauge string is 10/1000 or 1/100 inches in diameter. 10 or 11's work fine for me....bending is easier with lighter strings...many will say you get better tone with 10's or 11's vs. 9's.....but here is a quote from Jimmy Page ""I was actually using a banjo string on the top (.008) and de-stringing everything else. I know a lot of people use 10's or 11's or higher, but to me, its just not worth it. ZE-9 Lite 9 11 16 24 32 42 ZEH-9 Lite & Heavy 9 11 16 26 36 46 ZE-10 Lite-Lite 10 13 17 26 36 46 ZAE-10 Lite 10 14 22 30 38 48 ZAE-11 Medium-Lite 11 15 22 30 40 50 ZAE-12 Medium 12 16 24 32 42 54 ZAE-13 Medium-Heavy 13 17 26 34 45 56 DR Zebra Acoustic-Electric Guitar Strings ZE-9 Extra Lite 9-42 The one big, big difference between a lot of different sets of strings is that some go 9, 12, 15 on the very top—that’s how ours go. Java 13- NEW IMPORTANT FEATURES- 1- The addition of text blocks in a preview phase – A text block is a multi-line string literal that avoids the need for most escape sequences. Once you try Blue Steel strings you’ll be hooked. So I recently broke my low E string (for the second time) on a 9-42 set and I can't decide what strings should I buy next. What strings should I buy, 10-46 or 11-50? You might even try going up to 11's to build finger strength and then drop back down to 10's. According to John McCormick, "The "Yepes" tuning is intended for the purpose of utilizing the extra strings mainly as sympathetic ones. 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? The type of guitar strings you choose, and how often you change them will not only dramatically affect your tone, but also impact the playability of your guitar. 10's or 11's are better for slide in most cases and the added volume and sustain doesnt hurt either. He build custom guitars so I think he knows a thing or two. On P-90 equipped Lesters, actually ALL P-90 equipped guitars, I like GHS Boomers, 10-46. Steel strings for six-string guitar usually come in sets of matched strings. Messages 2,851. Thanks for visiting. I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. Maybe you're right, I'm just not as used to the 9s I guess. In most cases, when an array is used in an expression, it is converted to the address of its 1st element. Strat-Talk.com is an independent, member supported forum and is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. By learning about the different string options available for your guitar, you can find the strings which strike the best balance between great tone and playability. In addition to this, many String operations depended on char[] representation and not a byte array. Since 1964, GHS Strings has been winding electric guitar strings in the southwestern corner of Michigan. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Registered User Newbie. i've been using tens on fenders, but recently put 9's on the tele, but damn, now they feel as tight as 10's. User Info Menu. 10-52 in E standard, 12-60 in C standard, and I don't have anything in between right now. I think 10's are where it's at. All wound strings are treated with groundbreaking nanotechnology that repels unwanted moisture and oils that negatively impact your tone In addition to treating the wound strings, each plain string features a patented reinforcement winding of titanium wire. I can't help it, I love that ping of 9's. A string is the vibrating element that produces sound in string instruments such as the guitar, harp, piano (), and members of the violin family.Strings are lengths of a flexible material that a musical instrument holds under tension so that they can vibrate freely, but controllably. davidKOS , Jun 10, 2013 #3 I've been jumping between 9s and 10s and I can't figure out how to solve it. Due to this, a lot of unpacking had to be done, which affected the performance. Some others will go 9, 11, 16. I switch between electric and acoustic. So I like 9s but I feel like I'm not getting the same chord accuracy as with 10s. Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more “oomph” to the low end. On my Ibanez I have 0.09 gauge Ernie Balls tuned to a half step down. When you put the 9's on, the truss rod will over-compensate for the reduced string tension of the 9's, and this will mean that the neck will be too straight, or even back-bowed. They are tuned as follows: 7- C below the 6th E, 8 - A#, 9 - G#, 10 - … Changing from 9's to 10's will definitely make a difference in the way the guitar plays: 1) your action will be higher due to the increased string tension, 2) the tremolo plate will pick up slightly from the body (same reason as #1), 3) you may experiance a buzz in your E and A strings simply because of the larger guage string. 8 … My fingers would usually slip off the high "E" with 9's. EVH Premium Strings 9 - 46 Product information Item Weight 1.6 ounces Product Dimensions 11.42 x 7.48 x 3.54 inches ASIN B001PLG084 Item model number 0220150046 Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 77 ratings. Aside from possibly using too much pressure, or not fretting the string straight down and bending it slightly out of tune... are you actually adjusting your guitars' intonation when you go back and forth between 9s and 10s? To me, 10's are the perfect balance between having enough meat on the string to grab onto, and thin enough to get some nice bends. I'm using the EB 10-52 as well (and Dean Markley 11-56 on my short scale guitars). The 0.011's are heavier than the 0.010's and if you really attack the strings and break the 0.010's try the 0.011's or maybe even the 0.012's. I recently tried some EB 9s for the first time and I hate them. Lighter strings vs. heavy strings is subjective in sound quality. if you have light strings if you push i mean obviously you're gonna make it go sharp, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 4.8 out of 5 stars Best Sellers Rank There are two different reasons for this. Best of both worlds! Then you won't find any issue bending 10's. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Registered User Newbie. I'll start - on humbucker equipped LP's I like Ernie Ball Slinky's, 10-46. I'm using the EB 10-52 as well (and Dean Markley 11-56 on my short scale guitars). They require more strength to bend, but are better in every other way, in my opinion. In my opinion, 9, 12, 15 is vastly better than 9, 11, 16. The 11's make that transition easy. I do like heavier strings for playing slide too. Is this true? The problem you're describing is either between your ears, or simply technique masked by string tension. The heavier strings allow you to set up the guitar differently. The corresponding Ernie Ball strings: Gauge 8=Extra Slinky Gauge 9 = Super Slinky (also Hybrid Slinky) Gauge 10 = Regular Slinky Gauge 11 = Power Slinky (also Beefy Slinky) Gauge 12 = Not Even Slinky the "also" ones mentioned are strings that have the same gauge high 'E' (1st) string, but heavier low strings than the 'normal' strings of that gauge. These include a 9-46 Hybrid Slinky, 10-48 Ultra Slinky, 10-52 Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom and 11-52 Burly Slinky. Since 1964, GHS Strings has been winding electric guitar strings in the southwestern corner of Michigan. Get three packs of these ultra-dependable strings for just $9.99 now.View Deal Silver Supporting Member. I really don't even notice the difference anymore, just have to remember what strings to use on it since it has a trem. My guitar teacher suggest I moved down to 8s on my strat. I've been jumping between 9s and 10s and I can't figure out how to solve it. 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