I have a Blueridge BR-160 guitar and I believe the strings that are on it now are D'Addario EJ17. I'm wanting to change the strings before too long. Anyone have any recommendations on strings for the Blueridge guitar? Thanks!!
If you ask 20 people that question round here you'll get 30 replies.
In steels strings, D'Addario are good, Ernie Ball slinkys are poplar amongst the membership here, Rotosound are good, Fender are good, and the make of guitar doesn't matter.
In the nylon string market, D'Addario are good, Rotosound are not, Hannabach are the best I've ever used; the make of guitar matters even less.
A :-)
"Be good at what you can do" - Fingerbanger"
I have always felt that it is better to do what is beautiful than what is 'right'" - Eliot Fisk
Wedding music and guitar lessons in Essex. Listen at: http://www.rollmopmusic.co.uk
Thanks for your response. I was thinking about trying out some Dean Markley's Blue Steel for acoustics. I've not really heard too much about those.
I have used Ernie Ball Super Slinkys (09) now for....ever.
When I finally satisfy my current GAS pain, I plan on setting it up for, and using Slinkys (10). Just to be different. :)
------
Lummoxx
-Fender Stratocaster Splatter
-Line6 GuitarPort
-Marshall Half Stack MG100HDFX/MG412 Cab
-Boss "Heavy Metal" HM-2
-Current GAS Pain: WARBEAST!
My absolute favorite strings are the cheapest ones I can get on sale.
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."
My absolute favorite strings are the cheapest ones I can get on sale.
I use that brand as well :lol:
My absolute favorite strings are the cheapest ones I can get on sale.
I use that brand as well :lol:
Yup, I'm right there with you guys.
I wrapped a newspaper ’round my head
So I looked like I was deep
I use D'Addario 80/20 EXP's.
My absolute favorite strings are the cheapest ones I can get on sale.
I use that brand as well :lol:
Yup, I'm right there with you guys.
I might have to join you guys on the Strat. These Fenders ain't lasting worth a squat.
Roy
"I wonder if a composer ever intentionally composed a piece that was physically impossible to play and stuck it away to be found years later after his death, knowing it would forever drive perfectionist musicians crazy." - George Carlin
I might have to join you guys on the Strat. These Fenders ain't lasting worth a squat.
are your fenders fender bullets by any chance? I was gifted a few boxes of those and never used them all. they're supposed to keep strats in tune longer, due the shape of the bullet-end causing less fiction, but they kept snapping on me really quickly so I went back to Ernie Balls 10s.
I might have to join you guys on the Strat. These Fenders ain't lasting worth a squat.
are your fenders fender bullets by any chance? I was gifted a few boxes of those and never used them all. they're supposed to keep strats in tune longer, due the shape of the bullet-end causing less fiction, but they kept snapping on me really quickly so I went back to Ernie Balls 10s.
Bullets for a while, and then Super 250s the last time. Heck, they do stay in tune great though.
Roy
"I wonder if a composer ever intentionally composed a piece that was physically impossible to play and stuck it away to be found years later after his death, knowing it would forever drive perfectionist musicians crazy." - George Carlin
Can some strings be harder to bend than other even if they're the same size?
When I got my guitar set-up, they changed the strings and I noticed it was harder to bend. But they put the same size as I had before (9-42)
I think I had some Ernie Ball string or d'Addario before the set-up
" First time I heard the music
I thought it was my own
I could feel it in my heartbeat
I could feel it in my bones
... Blame it on the love of Rock'n'Roll! "
Can some strings be harder to bend than other even if they're the same size?
When I got my guitar set-up, they changed the strings and I noticed it was harder to bend. But they put the same size as I had before (9-42)
I think I had some Ernie Ball string or d'Addario before the set-up
It might have something to with setup. Higher action ?
I like the D'Addarrio EXP phospher bronze the best,over Elixers.
It depends on the guitar.
I like the D'Addarrio EXP phospher bronze the best,over Elixers.
I agree. I tried the Elixirs (both poly and nano web) and they were just too slippery. The EXP just lasts a long time and still feels good.
Pop music is about stealing pocket money from children. - Ian Anderson
