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I followed that thread, having used D'Addario 13's for years (because that was the most commonly available string) I tried the Thomastics George Benson 14's.
How can a set of 14's feel so easy to play???
They are also lower tension than the D'Addario chromes 13's - had to tweak the truss rod.
Sound like heaven - I'd never swap back - even if I was offered Chromes for free
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03-07-2009 03:39 PM
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So now I have my opinion on strings.
For my hollows Thomastik Infeld Jazz swing (11),
my solids Dean Markley signature series 10, the semi solids Dean Markley ss 11 and my nylon string will have D`Addario Pro Arte normal tension.
Those are what I like best on my guitars.
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My jazz instructor turned me on to the Thomastik's early on and I love them. Initially, I started with the 11's. Since I've been playing a bit more, I wanted a thicker set so I tried the La Bellas in the 15's. I love the newer size. I'm about due for a new set and now I'm thinking I may go back to the Thomastiks in the George Benson's. It's a 14 instead of a 15 and this is my only delema, I like the thicker string. I am also looking at the Pat Martino GHS's but I'm a little partial to the Thomastiks. I'll most likely try the Thomastik George Benson's and make a decision to either stick with the George's or go back to the thicker La Bellas... I get all my strings at juststrings.com, it's just a click away and I can get it sent to me in a snap. Instead of trying to deal with traffic, I'd rather be playing...
Last edited by Scotto; 06-02-2009 at 02:23 AM.
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I'll tell you what: stay away from these Ernie Ball(s) stainless steel strings that I am stuck with for the next several months because I am not allowed to make financial transactions on-line by the mom. (Yes, I am 41 years old and the moms still handles the finances. Sorry folks. (0
Ok, anyway, these strings are awful. He tried to pass them off as flat-wounds!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTT!!
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+1 on Thomastik Swing 12's, the change to my sound with these strings was as big as changing my guitar! Also, the OP asked for something easy to play - I find that the lower string tension makes these strings much easier to get my fingers round, which thus makes handling a heavier gauge of string more feasible if that gives you the tone that you want.
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Originally Posted by EpiLesPaulJazzer
I don't think there would be a problem using the "Swing" strings on a solidbody.
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Originally Posted by mangotango
The only "downside" to the BeBops is that to get a wound-3rd you have to get .13s (which I am actually fine with.)
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06-02-2009, 01:56 PM #33Jazzarian GuestOriginally Posted by Scotto
Good strings that don't last very long. After about 6 weeks they sound like crap.
I'm quite happy with D'Addario ribbonwounds, 12 guage. They last forever and sound great for many months.
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Yes, this is all very interesting, but I'm looking for the strings that will make you PLAY like Pat Martino. (;
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Originally Posted by bodidR
thats right. I'm using them on all my guitars and I own one fender usa strat, one fender mexiko tele, one fender japan mustang, one epiphone es 335 and an ibanez artcore jazzbox.
They're just perfect and thats the right gauge, I even don't care about the different scale lengh of that guitars.
all the best, Tobias
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Originally Posted by Jazz Classic
They are what they (SIT) calls Inverse wound, whatever that is. 80/20 Copper Bronze Guages 12 to 52
Why don't you start out with D'Addario Chromes. They are flatwound 12 to 52 guage. If you find them too hard for you to finger well than go down a guage to where the 1st string is an 11 guage. I think they may make 10's but that pretty light for a Jazz Box.
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Originally Posted by Scotto
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Originally Posted by Jazzarian
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06-02-2009, 09:04 PM #39CC323 GuestOriginally Posted by Jazzarian
Take care,
Chris
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D'addario Chromes Flatwounds .12 or .13
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Originally Posted by franco6719
I still love my Labella 14s black nylon tapewounds.. but I play mostly acoustic on an Epi EmpReg (with all the electronics removed)
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Well nothing can make you play like Pat Martino you have to practice and practice and practice etc. Strings are just the material they may make you sound better but they are not going to make you sound like Pat Martino, you can get a similar tone to Pat Martino, then you have to get every thing he owned, Just make your own sound , what sounds good to you tweak your sound by yourself, don't copy somebody else's sound
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Originally Posted by Sphereacidburn
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Originally Posted by Sphereacidburn
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Any archtop, acoustic or amplified, Thomastik Swing 13-53 or Bensons 12-53.
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I've been using the Thomastik "jazz swing" .12 gauge strings now for about 10 years. I've found they sound pretty good for at least a couple of months, whereas all of the others I've used only seem to last me a week. Mind you, I've never seen or tried the D'addario Chrome's.
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Was using Thomastic Jazz Swing 13-53 and was reasonably happy, Just put on a set of George Benson's 14's (after waiting 3 weeks to get them delivered) and wow beautiful sound, really brings my Super 400 alive. at $58.00 per set here in Geelong not cheap.. will pick up a few sets whilst in New York next month (at less than half that price). appreciate the recommendations from those above.
Last edited by MikeJ; 06-16-2009 at 08:42 PM.
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Does anyone have an opinion on D'Addario Half Rounds? I tried some when they first came out, but I was getting into heavier gauges at the same time. Their lighter sets were okay but the heavier one (0.013 -- 0.056) was more round than flat. I seem to prefer a 14.
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Originally Posted by MikeJ
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Thanks Scotto I will try them but we usually have issues ($$) shipping to Australia.. perhaps I will order them for delivery to where I am staying in the USA and bring them back with me. Just checked the site $19 USD for strings $40 USD shipping = $59 USD vs $58 AUD ($46 USD) plus we may get hit with duties and taxes on reciept into the country.. You guys have it pretty good on that side of the pacific. HAvent seen the La Bellas would be interested in your comments as to comparison.
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