Then you won't find any issue bending 10's. User Info Menu. Its hard to slide on the first two strings on a set of 9's without fretting out unless you raise the action up alot. User Info Menu. I use 0.009's as they are easier to bend and I don't attack the strings playing soft classic rock.... Hope this helps, kcbuck I have settled on 11's for mine. I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. The bends aren't as easy, and there's a real stiffness to the action. 3 sets of Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys: $16.47 $9.99 No other string set on the market has the perfect blend of durability, performance, sound and price that Ernie Ball's Regular Slinky set brings to the table. I've used 10's forever on PRS and Lp's. That just means you have to play them more and build up the strength. 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. 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? Obviously the super slinkys are smaller, but the difference is virtually nonexistant on an electric. Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. Once you try Blue Steel strings you’ll be hooked. In most cases, when an array is used in an expression, it is converted to the address of its 1st element. i just put new strings on my 3 number 1 teles. Some others will go 9, 11, 16. 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. The feel will be different though. I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. It's a preference thing, but unless you … musicman10_1. A string is a contiguous sequence of characters terminated by and including the first null character. 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. I have 10's on everything except my strat, which uses 9.5's. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Registered User Newbie. Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. I think tele's sound the best with 9's. I'll start - on humbucker equipped LP's I like Ernie Ball Slinky's, 10-46. Sets are usually referenced either by the gauge of the first string (e.g., 9), or by pair of first and last (e.g., 9–42); measurements in thousands of an inch are the de facto standard, regardless of whether Imperial units are used in a … DISCUSSION. May 11, 2017 #4 These include a 9-46 Hybrid Slinky, 10-48 Ultra Slinky, 10-52 Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom and 11-52 Burly Slinky. I perfer 9's for the bending, but I like to go Eb a lot, which isn't exactly good for 9's. I see a lot of guitarists using 9s and not having my problems (at least not obviously). I'd want 11-54 for D standard. I recently got a strat and I'm assuming fender ships with 9's. Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. 42 refers to the diameter in thousandths of an inch, so a 10 gauge string is 10/1000 or 1/100 inches in diameter. Play whatever feels better. Compact Strings vs. Compressed Strings. 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. With the right setup I don't feel like I lose much in playability. Lights are easier to fret and play than regulars or heavies. 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 Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. Shares (Image credit: Future) I found 8s too thin, so I moved back up, and put bronze 10s on my acoustic. 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. Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. In addition to this, many String operations depended on char[] representation and not a byte array. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. i just put new strings on my 3 number 1 teles. If you're like me, you use different strings on different guitars. 10-52 in E standard, 12-60 in C standard, and I don't have anything in between right now. I suggest trying out 9's and see how you like them. [Discussion] Gauge 9 vs 10 strings and chord accuracy. To contact the forum owner hit the Contact Us link. 10-52 my favourite gauge ever. Steel strings for six-string guitar usually come in sets of matched strings. The best place to start if you're new is right below in our "Rules" section. Ok, so Ive been experimenting with different string gauges lately. The 11's make that transition easy. On my Ibanez I have 0.09 gauge Ernie Balls tuned to a half step down. What do you guys prefer on your strats. 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? I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. 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. There are two different reasons for this. I'm extremely picky with intonation so hearing anything wobbling around is off-putting. My fingers would usually slip off the high "E" with 9's. Lighter strings vs. heavy strings is subjective in sound quality. 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? Silver Supporting Member. Ernie Ball coated Slinky strings combine the latest technological advancements in string manufacturing. You might even try going up to 11's to build finger strength and then drop back down to 10's. Lights are easier to fret and play than regulars or heavies. bass notes, but the strings get too floppy beyond this (although thicker strings do help). 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. 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. The tone may be suffering too, as it sounds much different than the rest of my strats. I am definitely still a beginner, but I went from 10's to 9's (only on the three thinner strings, but still) to 9.5's back to 10's. Due to this, a lot of unpacking had to be done, which affected the performance. Raw String Literals is Removed From JDK 12. Then I made chapters 1-9 called 01-09 and it is sorted "correctly" now. So then you have to have some fret leveling done, or deal with a slightly higher action. Get three packs of these ultra-dependable strings for just $9.99 now.View Deal Buying advice and our top picks for the best 12-string guitars on the market right now. I recently tried some EB 9s for the first time and I hate them. I think 10's are where it's at. 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. the strings dont matter. – Marvin Jan 1 '19 at 12:47 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. Everybody has their favorite strings. 10's or 11's are better for slide in most cases and the added volume and sustain doesnt hurt either. ). I've tried it on a couple guitars but I just can't bring myself to commit to 9s because of this. input is array 40 of char. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I switch between electric and acoustic. £14.49 Curt Mangan Strings 9-42 Nickel Wound Electric 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. He build custom guitars so I think he knows a thing or two. Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more “oomph” to the low end. Messages 2,851. 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. 08-07-2012, 09:24 AM #9. spacecowboy. 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 try and see if … 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 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 … 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 broke low E's in high school from regular 10's, so I looked for something with the same high E and a thicker low E. 25 and 25.5 scale guitars for 10-52, the C is 25.5 I actually find a 60 low C loose, and want a 27" for such a tuning. I am not asking which one is better. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Best 12-string guitars 2020: 9 electric and acoustic 12-strings for all budgets. any help would be appreciated, thanks. I read that bending was a little easier, and having used basically the same brand of strings my whole life I decided to try a bunch of different gauges and brands. There's nothing inherently better or worse about the string gauge; it's all in your hands in this case. I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. 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. I have a good set of 10s but im curious if that will sound out of tune if the bridge is … 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. Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by InkedStrat, Jun 10, 2013. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. I know a lot of people use 10's or 11's or higher, but to me, its just not worth it. 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. What strings should I buy, 10-46 or 11-50? 08-07-2012, 09:24 AM #9. spacecowboy. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Am I crazy or does this happen for other people? Pick the string gauge you prefer to use and practice. I merely want the pros and cons of thick strings and thin strings. I play moslty metal and I don't solo too much, I'm more of a rhytm guy. On that one I use plain strings from a 9.5 set and wound from a 10 set. He says all the SRV worshipers don't realize that he had new necks and repair work done on his guitars almost nightly and most of it was due to the crazy 13s he used. davidKOS , Jun 10, 2013 #3 I think 10's are where it's at. 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