strings

allthumbs · #1 December 16th, 2004

I went to the big city,four guitar stores, to buy the heavy strings Kirk favours.54 to 16. Non of them carried them. Anyone know a good canadian site to get these strings from? thanks
allthumbs

Frankenstrat2 · #2 December 16th, 2004

http://store.juststrings.net/guitar.html

allthumbs · #3 December 16th, 2004

thanks frankenstrat2. The closest they have is 12-54. I have since found www.slidingdelta.com. I can buy john peirce strings seperately to match the guages I want. Costs a lot more but it gets it done.
thanks
allthumbs

Frankenstrat2 · #4 December 17th, 2004

I buy 12-54s and then buy single 14s for the high E.
Be prepared to snap some middle strings if you tune up to open A.
No problem for drop D though.
Fat strings= Big tone.

manwithaplan · #5 January 6th, 2005

I use DR 11's, they suite me best.

allthumbs · #6 March 10th, 2005

I finally got the 16s and 18s on. To my surprise, it looks like I am going to have to lower the action. I already had my guitar set up for both slide and finger but, those two top strings pulled them up past the comfort point. I know your supposed to adjust the truss rod as well as string hight but the neck looks pretty good so I am just going to try lowering the strings instead.
allthumbs

OaklandA · #7 March 10th, 2005

16's? 18's? Holy crap, you must have to roll those off the back of a cable truck.

What is the advantage to using such chunky strings?

I have a friend that likes cables, too. He buys 7-string sets and just puts the high 7th string aside to give/sell to other players. Leaves him with a 14 set...guess not even in the league that you guys are talking about.

OaklandA · #8 March 10th, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by allthumbs

I know your supposed to adjust the truss rod as well as string hight but the neck looks pretty good so I am just going to try lowering the strings instead.
allthumbs

I don't know....seems it would be prudent to adjust your truss rod for strings that heavy.

allthumbs · #9 March 11th, 2005

I think my guitar guy will have to set it up again. You won't believe the tone you get from those heavy strings. Thick and rich. I would never go back after hearing that tone. Tone is king.
allthumbs

Diamond · #10 March 11th, 2005

Have any here tried the Newtone 'Michael Messer' Resonator and Electric Classics? Excellent strings, and pretty much the 'standard fitment' over here in the U.K. If you check out Michael's site Marty, www.michaelmesser.co.uk he has a Canadian dealer listed (12th fret music?).
And in answer to your previous question on an earlier thread - the 'dropped D' glass slides WILL be added to our website in the next couple of months - same price as our 'Ultimate' lead crystal slides ($40.00 U.S.), with all the same color & style combinations as 'Ultimate's...Thanks for asking

Slide On.

Ian.

www.diamondbottlenecks.com

pcmancini · #11 April 21st, 2005

I just picked up a few sets of John Pearce Slack Key stings, 13-56. Without mixing and matching, what brands/models do you all like for acoustic for that "fat" sound.

Thanks

Frankenstrat2 · #12 April 21st, 2005

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

pcmancini · #13 April 21st, 2005

Why would I "hate" a reccomendation about a product I never heard of. That is how I found aout about John Pearce Strings (which I love)!

Thanks, I emailed him. I am sure I will try a few sets.

Regards,

Frankenstrat2 · #14 April 21st, 2005

pcmancini · #15 April 23rd, 2005

I replaced my John Pearce PB lights with the JP slack key set last night. Basically this set adds some beefier strings to the 1 and 2 and 5 and 6 stings than standard sets. Tuned to open D these gauges sound quite a bit better to my humble ears.

Just thought I'd share. Back to playing now....