Guitar' strings!!

GuitarBizarre · 10-07-2012, 06:36 PM

I've used elixer nanowebs on my electrics for years. Although realistically, most strings when new are fine. If brand new strings feel bad to you, the guitar is probably the issue.

blastingas10 · 10-07-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarBizarre

I've used elixer nanowebs on my electrics for years. Although realistically, most strings when new are fine. If brand new strings feel bad to you, the guitar is probably the issue.

It's not the guitar, although it maybe could use a slight truss rod adjustment. I've used multiple different strings on this guitar and none have ever felt so bad. They were just so poppy, that's the only way I can describe. Brittle and poppy (or snappy) if that makes any sense. They weren't light gauge either, they were regular.

mr dave · 10-08-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by blastingas10

It's not the guitar, although it maybe could use a slight truss rod adjustment. I've used multiple different strings on this guitar and none have ever felt so bad. They were just so poppy, that's the only way I can describe. Brittle and poppy (or snappy) if that makes any sense. They weren't light gauge either, they were regular.

I've never been happy with Ernie Ball strings either and would describe them similar to the way you did. What sort of tone and feel are you looking for? With a semi-hollow I'd personally be aiming for a smoother jazzy feel and go with flat or ribbon wound strings.