Ahhh nothing like a fresh set of strings

[ShadowShredder]

toppic says it all

[Stymie]

I love the crisp tones they get, but I hate when one breaks and I have to replace it before the song I'm working on is finished. It's either replace just the one until it's finished or replace them all and re- record the rhythm tracks. The sound is totally different.

[Wedgebill]

Nobody told me you were supposed to change 'em :rolleyes:

[tapping5150]

Can't beat Ernie Ball Strings, I've been using them for years. Love the Power Slinkys!

[ShredRex]

I still use good ol Boomers..........but must admit I rarely change them. I lock them in tune and don't have to touch them until next string change or the odd break. But in the time I have owned my Ibanez, I have yet to break a string......lol

Average set of strings will stay on my guitar almost 6 months!

[Stymie]

I use boomer .009's and bend a lot. It hasen't happened in a while, but when a string gives it's always an awe crap moment. I use to replace my strings on my main guitar once a week, and I'm liking the once a year thing I have going on now.

I was in a house band back then, and I learned from experience that I can't get 2 weeks off a set without snapping one at the least opportune time.

[GuitarSlinger]

Ernie Ball Super Slinky and Regular Slinky but you string breaking types might try the RPS reinforced Slinky's.

I change about once a month, depending on how much I play.

[samiller]

I like to change em when they run the risk of giving me tetanus...
I also prefer 11's on my guitars... no particular brand though, just whatever I can find at a good price.... im cheap.. :rolleyes:

[pooterpatty]

I guess I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum - I swear by Elixirs now. Been using them for about 3 years and I love em. They are definitely more expensive, but when they last 3 times as long as normal strings, it's worth it.

[ThrobbyRobby]

I'm sold on the Elixirs too, I think they're well worth the price. I like the tone too, especially on my acoustic 12 string.

[meesh]

I gotta give those Elixirs a try. I love D'Addario's bounce and tone but they dull out real quick.

[blue4u]

Top three things I hate about guitar in order are:

1. Changing strings
2. Tuning
3. Breaking a string (see #1)

[trikloretylen]

i use diffrent strings on diffrent guitars .
the variax and the strats ernie ball skinny top heavy bottom. 010`s
on the ibanez guitars daddario 009`s
and on the hagström i use ghs 011`s

and blue i second that! but i have a nr 4 thats even worse.

doing intonation on a floyd type tremolo!

[Muddhole]

Nothing like playing your guitar just after having your guitar intonated/action setup with new strings.

I just had my strat setup with 11's and I'm lovin it. <(not trying to sing the hook from a McDonalds commercial)

[meesh]

yeah Mudd I agree...my guitar is screaming for a tune up and it is really noticeable. They just charge too damn much around here.