What kind of strings

Sfairy · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:31 pm Post subject: What kind of strings

I was just womdering what type of strings I should buy for my guitar. it is a kona accoustic/electric dred naught. I just bought some new strings and they are fender 80/20 bronze(that's what the package says) They are are Light Gage. They sound pretty good and I like them, but I just wanted to know anyone else suggested. I know nothing when it comes to strings, but I am learing.

Sfairy · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:33 pm Post subject:

Just one more thing. What is with the "newbie alert" above my avatar?

ACfixer · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 8:14 pm Post subject:

Whatever strings are pleasing to your ears are the correct strings Smile

The newbie alert will go away after a couple more posts. Welcome to the board!

shardy53 · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 6:36 am Post subject:

I use Pghosphor bronze strings to darken a too bright guitar and 80/20 bronze to brighten up a too dark guitar. I like Medium Martin SP strings. (NOT THE EXTENDED PLAY STRINGS) If you are a newer player or your guitar is not made for medium strings then stick to lights. (.012-.054) Use your ears for the final decision.

Steve

ACfixer · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:01 am Post subject:

Good suggestion. I have Elixers on my acoustic and honestly I just don't like them very much.

shardy53 · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 4:13 pm Post subject:

I used exiler nano webs before. They were pretty good for a more transparent sound like in ELP's "From the Beginning", But if you want a more earthy, woody sound that brings out the particular tone of your guitar, the SP's are fantastic.

BTW, ACFixer, What is your acoustic guitar?

Steve

ACfixer · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 4:23 pm Post subject:

shardy53 · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 5:26 pm Post subject:

Those are great guitars. I have one of the cheaper S-6 Folk size Seagulls. The necks are really nice for fingerpicking. That Artist is beautiful. I like that three piece back and maple on the headstock.

PunkStar · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:56 pm Post subject:

I use D'Ardarrio Strings. I like the sound. And they seem to last well. I originally started using them because my church's worship leader recommended them. And my favourite artist (John Mayer) also uses them.

I prefer a medium gague on my acoustic, I don't feel like I'll break them. But do some experiementing and see what you feel comfortable with. It's the best way to find out.

markm2553 · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:03 am Post subject:

I use D'Addario on all my guitars, I really like the sound. I tried Elixers, they where not for me.
Lance, those pictures of your guitars are not helping anything. Gas for my truck is hard enough to afford, I don't need anymore guitar GAS.

Sfairy · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 8:09 am Post subject:

Wow, there was alot of different types of strings suggested. I decided after I got my strings tuned that they sound pretty good. I'm gonna try some types when I change them again. This is the first set of strings I'v bought for my guitar the others had been on there for a year and they were horrible sounding.
How often should I change the strings on my guitar? I play about every other day.

ACfixer · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 8:34 am Post subject:

Sfairy, I think start by changing strings once a month in your case. We all have our opinions on this matter but I think that is a fair place to start. If you find you hear a huge change when you have new strings on it, perhaps a little more often. If it doesn't seem to make any difference after a month, wait two next time.

shardy53 · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 9:18 am Post subject:

A YEAR?!!!!!!! You will think that you have a new guitar with new strings. I change the strings on my guitars once a month as acfixer said. Dead strings dont tune well and sound terrible. Please do as he says and at least change them every two months. You be be a happier player for it.

Steve

Sfairy · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 12:29 pm Post subject:

I didn't play often, so I didn't think I should chnage them. But when my amp wouldn't pick up any noise and the tuner wouldn't help any I decided I wanted new strings. The ones I had were the ones on there when I bought the guitar. I didn't even think to ask when I should've changed them.

I found out that my parakeet likes it when I play a song, she dances and sings. Atleast someone in the house likes to hear me play.

On my tuner there is an input jack on one side. Do you use the same kind cable that you would use to plug your instrument into an amp? And should I use use the input jack to tune it or just do it reguraly.

PunkStar · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:31 am Post subject:

Exactly, that jack works just like plugging your guitar into an amp. You plug the guitar in, and it tells you the pitch of the string. Different tuners work differently of course. But your exactly right. Use your guitar cable.