You will hate this.
I only and exclusivly use custom sets of strings made up for me by my friend and string mentor, Dean Farley of Snake Oil Brand (S.O.B.) Strings. Dean was formerly the owner of famed Scalar strings, and used to write a column on strings, their alchemy and construction for Vintage Guitar Magazine. There is probably no one one the planet more knowledgable about guitar strings, their fact and fantasy. Dean just re-entered the string business after an absence of nearly 10 years for health and personal reasons.
He sells world-wide, direct to the public.
His strings cost more.
The trade off is they sound better, feel better, and last longer. He is the most accomodating merchant you will ever encounter in terms of making up sets in gauges that will work for your needs and your style and instrument. His quality control and materials are unmatched.
Have I raved enough?
His website is still under construction.
You can reach Dean by e-mail at this address.
Tell him Frankenstrat sent you.
LeoMuser@aol.com
For the world's longest Forum thread raving about guitar strings go here:
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/sho...threadid=35949