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What strings?

  • 15-10-2008 7:58pm
    #1
    Squirrel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭


    I play an Epi Les Paul Custom and fitted it with new strings about 2 weeks ago, and I've now snapped one of them. They were D'addario EXL110's. I want to replace them all because I just don't like them, they sound very bright and metallic, probably the best way of describing the sound.

    Any reccommendations on strings that won't sound as bright? I don't mind if they're like that just for a day but the 2 weeks wasn't that enjoyable. I'd like to keep with 10's, but if I were to move up to 11's would I need to adjust anything for neck relief from different tensions, or for the intonation?

    Cheers
    Shane


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  • #2
    Don1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,172 ✭✭✭Don1


    I used Rotosound 10s on mine, now 12s as I tune it lower.

    Shouldn't require adjustment on a one guage step, but if it does it's not a big job.

    What I would recommend is checking the saddles where I'm assuming the string broke?
    Epi's tend to have a rough finish on some saddles which pops strings for sport. If it is this, rub graphite into it (the "lead" of a pencil) as it is a natural lubricant for metal on metal. If it's very rough a quick rub of a needle file, carefullly, should fix it.


  • #3
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Squirrel wrote: »
    I want to replace them all because I just don't like them, they sound very bright and metallic, probably the best way of describing the sound.
    New strings usually do sound bright and metallic.


  • #4
    Squirrel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭Squirrel


    voodoo_child wrote: »
    New strings usually do sound bright and metallic.

    I used to use the same strings on my old guitar and they dulled considerably after a day, but these haven't after 2, nearly 3 weeks actually.


  • #5
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    For what it's worth, I used to hate the sound of new strings on my guitar. So clanky and horrible. Now, I love the sound. Even on the same guitar that I used to hate it. Guess it's just something you learn to like. Nothing like brand new strings and a great distortion tone to brighten one's day :D


  • #6
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Have a look at pure nickel strings if you find the standard D'Addarios too bright


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  • #7
    Squirrel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭Squirrel


    voodoo_child wrote: »
    Have a look at pure nickel strings if you find the standard D'Addarios too bright

    I will indeed, cheers Voodo. I finish early tomorrow so I'll probably swing up to X-Music and have a look around. I need to get a set of strap locks for it too


  • #8
    Quattroste
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭Quattroste


    feylya wrote: »
    For what it's worth, I used to hate the sound of new strings on my guitar. So clanky and horrible. Now, I love the sound. Even on the same guitar that I used to hate it. Guess it's just something you learn to like. Nothing like brand new strings and a great distortion tone to brighten one's day :D

    Amen.


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