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Jul-14-2010, 3:50pm
Once you find a favorite guitar string, it's easy to fall into the habit of buying the same set over and over, never trying anything new or different. It's great when a set of XL110's works on every guitar you own, since one more variable in your tone chain can be on "automatic". That's a great place to be.
But I think that as comfortable as that is, from time to time you should experiment a little with string gauges and composition.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145788.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145788.jpg)http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145843.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145843.jpg)
Try the EXL140 set if you are interested in hearing a bigger rhythm sound. Try a wound G string Flat Wound set on any Jazz-style hollowbody you might have.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145796.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145796.jpg)
Knock down some of the harsher high end from a Tele or Strat with a set of pure Nickel strings. The softer feel of the Nickel sets and reduced tension can make a stiff-playing guitar into a smooth machine.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145837.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145837.jpg)
Put some sparkle into dark humbucker with a ProSteel set.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145815.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145815.jpg)http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145832.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145832.jpg)
Reduce fret chatter and friction on your slide guitar with Half Rounds or acoustic Flat Tops.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_152620.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_152620.jpg)http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_339131.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_339131.jpg)
Get a broken-in sound fresh from the package and 3-4 times the string life with EXP strings for both acoustic and electric.
D'Addario has a full line and many options. Take a chance and experiment with the above suggestions, or click on over to our website (http://www.daddario.com/DaddarioHome.Page?ActiveID=1740)and look around for yourself. You just might find the perfect strings for all of your guitars.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8114017018466066885-4147921881017342687?l=daddarioinc.blogspot.com
More... (http://daddarioinc.blogspot.com/2010/07/if-i-had-nickel.html)
From the D'Addario Strings Blog (http://daddarioinc.blogspot.com/)
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But I think that as comfortable as that is, from time to time you should experiment a little with string gauges and composition.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145788.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145788.jpg)http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145843.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145843.jpg)
Try the EXL140 set if you are interested in hearing a bigger rhythm sound. Try a wound G string Flat Wound set on any Jazz-style hollowbody you might have.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145796.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145796.jpg)
Knock down some of the harsher high end from a Tele or Strat with a set of pure Nickel strings. The softer feel of the Nickel sets and reduced tension can make a stiff-playing guitar into a smooth machine.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145837.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145837.jpg)
Put some sparkle into dark humbucker with a ProSteel set.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145815.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145815.jpg)http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145832.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_145832.jpg)
Reduce fret chatter and friction on your slide guitar with Half Rounds or acoustic Flat Tops.
http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_152620.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_152620.jpg)http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_339131.jpg (http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/421/category_image/x02_339131.jpg)
Get a broken-in sound fresh from the package and 3-4 times the string life with EXP strings for both acoustic and electric.
D'Addario has a full line and many options. Take a chance and experiment with the above suggestions, or click on over to our website (http://www.daddario.com/DaddarioHome.Page?ActiveID=1740)and look around for yourself. You just might find the perfect strings for all of your guitars.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8114017018466066885-4147921881017342687?l=daddarioinc.blogspot.com
More... (http://daddarioinc.blogspot.com/2010/07/if-i-had-nickel.html)
From the D'Addario Strings Blog (http://daddarioinc.blogspot.com/)
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=131&pictureid=3048 (http://daddarioinc.blogspot.com/)