When it comes to guitar strings, as a Guitarist, I generally don't have a preference, other than price. I tend to focus on size. I prefer a light or extra light size string for both electric and acoustic guitars. For my students, I recommend the same. As a general rule, if they are eroded, changing colors, or you didn't put them on yourself, you are in need of a change! Some guitarist even change out the factory string on new guitars, since they don't know how long the guitar set out on the sales floor. Either way, if you are going to play guitar, then you need to change them regularly. Your playing time will determine your change time. Example: You play for an hour a day for a month, your string time should be between 3-4 weeks. A set can last longer with proper maintenance practice: Wipe them down with string conditioner (purchased from guitar shop), keep the guitar in its home (its case), pay close attention to moister (causes tarnishing), and wash/dry your hands before playing (just trust me on this one). When the time finally comes to head down to the local shop, here are a few top brands you can trust:
1. D'Addario Strings: World-renowned as "The Player's Choice" among guitarists of all genres and styles. EXL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and reduced fret wear. EXL110s are among D'Addario's most popular round-wound, nickel-plated electric guitar strings.
2. Dean Markley Strings: Dean Markley 1973 Vintage Reissue Electric Guitar Strings are made to the same exacting specs as the original Vintage Electric strings that won the hearts of players around the world. The combination of outer wrap alloy, special round cores, and core-to-wrap ratios make these strings sing with power and punch. Long life is just a bonus. I'm a fan but not a buyer, I use my savings on guitar picks!
3. Ernie Ball Strings: Regular Slinky Electric Strings are Ernie Ball's top-selling set and are favored by many musicians around the globe. Regular Slinky wound strings are made from a nickel-plated, steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped, steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered, tin-plated, high-carbon steel, producing a well-balanced tone for your guitar. I'm a buyer and fan!
4. Fender Strings: Fender has been an instrument of choice for many of the greatest musicians since 1946. Fender's popularity through the generations is a result of their design innovations and commitment to quality. These guitar strings reflect this legacy and are worthy of the Fender name. Attention to detail and the finest materials ensure that you will get the best feeling and greatest sounding strings, set after set.
5. GHS Boomers: Round wound nickel-plated steel delivers passion, power, and performance. The dynamite alloy Boomers continue to be the standard
to play by. GHS has made the highest-quality strings since 1964. The choice of numerous guitar greats. But not my choice. I may be wrong but I would stay clear of these, just based on the name..lol.
6. Martin Acoustic Strings:
Martin uses a winding alloy that is ideally suited for making strings that deliver deep, rich basses and clear, bright trebles. Martin strings are high-quality strings designed for daily use. Core and wrap wires must meet strict requirements to make the grade. Martin acoustic guitar strings are wound to precise specifications. If I'm picky, I'm choosing this for my acoustic guitar needs.
I tell my students: "It isn't the guitar or the strings that make a guitar sound great, it's the talented people who play them." What Guitar Strings have you come to call your favorite pick?
If you or anyone you know lives in the Rocky Mount/Tarboro, NC areas,
2. Dean Markley Strings: Dean Markley 1973 Vintage Reissue Electric Guitar Strings are made to the same exacting specs as the original Vintage Electric strings that won the hearts of players around the world. The combination of outer wrap alloy, special round cores, and core-to-wrap ratios make these strings sing with power and punch. Long life is just a bonus. I'm a fan but not a buyer, I use my savings on guitar picks!
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