I switched to 10s for a while and really didn't like the sound of the wound strings. I quite like the thicker sound of the unwound strings, but they're a bit of a cunt to bend on after you've been playing for 2 hours +, though.Notto mention they sound better.
Pretty much! I don't mind 10's at all, but on my 7, especially at 26.5", 9's or the 9.5's I normally run rule. I can't get away with a wound string anything more than a 60 at all though unless I'm tuning down to like G.I switched to 10s for a while and really didn't like the sound of the wound strings. I quite like the thicker sound of the unwound strings, but they're a bit of a cunt to bend on after you've been playing for 2 hours +, though.
I know exactly what you mean. I've tried 10's a few times on super strats, and they just feel a little "tight" to me. I prefer 9's.Then out of curiosity again, I restrung my Charvel with a pack of 9's I had lying around, and holy shit my playing just sky-rocketed into another realm! It felt right again, and my playing nuances and personality came across so much more.
I'm being a really pedantic sod at the moment though, in that both my 'half-step down' guitars have 9-46 sets, but the strings between the 9 and the 46 are different :lol:light tops heavy bottom all the way, i like treble strings slinky and bendy and the bass strings to be solid. Best of both worlds in my opinion save that the treble strings aren't as loud compared to the bass ones, but it's something I happily live with (and is minor anyway). 9-46 in standard, 10-52 if tuned a step down. I actually have some 9.5's which kind of help in the middle ground, but for half a step down I'd probably go with the 9-46 as well!
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This. 9's on superstrats, 10's on LP's style guitars. Best of both worlds.I know exactly what you mean. I've tried 10's a few times on super strats, and they just feel a little "tight" to me. I prefer 9's.
I like 10's on Les Paul/PRS style guitars, though. For Drop C, 11's give me close to the spongy feel of 9's I like tuned up in standard.
Yeah I can see this...I mainly play LP's so yeah. My G&L is a little tight with the 11's :lol:This. 9's on superstrats, 10's on LP's style guitars. Best of both worlds.
:agreed:I just find I over play the lighter gauges if that makes sense. And I always play in standard tune. 10-46 for me with a 59 on the sevens.11's normally with 10's being the absolute slinkiest i'll go. 9's and 8's are just crazy loose.
:agreed: I actually like how 9s sound - they're a bit brighter, have a bit more attack than 10s or 11s. I just think my phrasing is better on heavier strings. :shrug::agreed:I just find I over play the lighter gauges if that makes sense. And I always play in standard tune. 10-46 for me with a 59 on the sevens.
This is how feel to.I'm not sure. :shrug: I felt like i tended to over play less, and that the heavier strings had a little more resistance while bending, which gave me somewhat better control of my bends.
