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Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (Phill Williams) — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:33:47 +0000

Markie33 wrote:

deadstring wrote:
Mr. Clampett (RIP) built a homade bass and had it strung with weed eater strings. Sounded pretty good.
That sounds awesome!

this post smells of pork! by the way markie33, there are two "m"'s in homemade

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (jerome.oneil) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:46:52 +0000

deadstring wrote:

Mr. Clampett (RIP) built a homade bass and had it strung with weed eater strings. Sounded pretty good.

My washtub bass is strung with clothes line. Appropriate, I think.

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (deadstring) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:14:00 +0000

Mr. Clampett (RIP) built a homade bass and had it strung with weed eater strings. Sounded pretty good.

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (mekidsmom) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:03:05 +0000

We had a similar discussion once or ten times before. I always liked the Elixir nanowebs, but for my Martin I have found (so far) the silk and steels play much nicer. I'll still use the Elixirs on my Epi though. I'm going to try the SP's next.

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (TwangTown) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 05:58:28 +0000

I recently changed to D'addario EXP's coated phosphor bronz on my 12 string, there was a noticeable improvement in warmth in the lower strings

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (Russell_Harding) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 22:27:34 +0000

I am a Martin Silk n steel fan been using them for over 20 yrs love um

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (bensonp) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:29:04 +0000

I keep going back to Curt Mangan mediums. I seem to like them the best. They are pretty cheap and last quite a while.

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null@example.com (dino48) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:59:08 +0000

I guess I am lucky as I use the D'addario strings on all my guitars and they are real good and sell for a reasonable price.

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (Zurf) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:16:28 +0000

I got three sets of Earthwood 12s. I'm very happy about that. They work well on both my main acoustics. I use D'Addario silk and steel 11's on Ol' Reliable.

Elixir nanowebs are good too. But the Earthwoods are half the price. The nanowebs may last twice as long under normal circumstances, but I've taken to a very heavy hand with a lot of thumping and smashing about on the strings and therefore busting strings. Busted strings don't sound so good, and so half the price sounds pretty darned good. If you read that three times it might begin to make sense. I recommend listening to some Pink Floyd while reading it.

- Zurf

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null@example.com (bensonp) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:09:53 +0000

New strings and a Snark tuner. I love my Snark

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null@example.com (bluejeep) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:52:43 +0000

Speaking of strings, I'll be putting a new set on my Alvarez today, it will give me a chance to use the new snark tuner Santa brought me.

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (naolslager) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:53:05 +0000

I am skeptical of anything promising to be "everlasting". Just look what Willie Wonk'a Everlasting Gobstopper did to Violet Beauregarde!
dj

p.s. strings are an affordable way to experiment.

Re: Ernie Ball "Everlast" Strings - Thumbs Down

null@example.com (bensonp) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 18:30:13 +0000

That's how we find the best strings for our use. Try em all. You usually go back to a favorite.

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null@example.com (Tyson7) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 14:37:16 +0000

I've always like the coated strings. I liked the old Martin SP+ but they don't make them anymore. Now all I use are the Elixer Phospher Bronze lights or custom lights. When I do 4 hours of music a night they are way easier on my fingers. And there is plenty of volume and tone from my Martins and Taylors. In the end you pick what sounds best to you.

Joe

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null@example.com (beamer) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 13:17:29 +0000

I have mentioned befor that im not impressed with the Silk and steels. Something is just not there, espically on my 12 string. I might restring just the primary 6 with something more traditional and leave the silks on the smaller ones and see how they sound.

As far as the Elecrics, my "go-to" is still GHS Boomers. I have never messed with flat wound or any other type. a few yrs ago I steped up from 9's to 10s so I could have a fatter sound. I am thinking on my next set up on the SG Ill go back to 9's and have it set for them.