BF2S Forums replacement string for elec. guitar

-=]NS[=-Eagle wrote:

If you're replacing one string, you may as well replace them all.  A set is fairly inexpensive

why though?  are the others bound to break too?

-=]NS[=-Eagle wrote:

well unless the set already on the guitar is brand new, its just simpler to put all new strings on while you're at it.  It costs very little more and they'll all wear down evenly so you wont need to replace random strings at random times.

ok sweet thanks.  i was looking on musician's friend and guitar center, do you think you could help me pick out a simple yet good set?

Your looking for an e string... The little metal one, not the large coiled one. Get a set of strings in case any others break, a pack is like $5 (with all 6 strings)


I use gauge 8's, different gauges are either lighter or heavier strings... I do a lot of tremolos and string bending so I like my string to be loose and easily bendable...


Your setup doesn't look like this right? It's called a Floyd Rose and it's a little difficult to replace a string. I use it though I like it

http://store.daddario.com/category/1457 … _3rd_10-46   
 
  I like these, average price and good quality. You're going to want to find out the gauges of the strings you've already got on your guitar. When you get new strings you'll want to make sure they match or are at least really close. Strings are a matter of personal preference and there isn't really a "best" string out there imo. If you like it, it's good   If you don't have a personal preference(I'm guessing you don't) I suggest trying a different type of string set every time you restring until you've found a set you like. If you don't know what gauge your current strings are and if this is the first time you are restringing a new guitar you can usually find out what gauge the manufacturer puts on from the factory on the brands website, also the people at your local music store can help.

Last edited by El Beardo (2010-04-13 17:33:41)

El Beardo wrote:

Drive s101 is a strat copy so it probably has 9-42 or 9-46 strings.

oh thank god.  i read your post and decided to look for their website.  couldn't find jack shit so i'm glad you knew that.

edit: what # or whatever strings is this set?

edit2: 11-48?  haha i got it lol

Last edited by haffeysucks (2010-04-13 17:42:34)

Replace them all because the sound of strings get muddy and dull.

Also, other than making sure you wrap the pegs in the same direction ( so when you turn the tuning knobs they all turn the same way ) it is simple.


Buy mediums, any brand. Even sale items from the bargain bin will be an improvement.

I loosen the strings, to de-tension the neck and then use old finger nail clippers to cut the strings near the bridge. Boing. Chuck 'em.  Shaloop, put on the new ones. A monkey could do it, but with practice it will get cleaner looking. 

Tune the guitar, then strum it hard for a few minutes. Re-tune and strum it hard again, bend some strings. Tune it again and you should be good to go.

D'Addario Round Wound .10-.46 gauge strings are great.

El Beardo wrote:

Sweet, now if you really want to make an upgrade sell your guitar and get a bass

well my friends and i are going to get together just to play a little.  you know, just have a little fun.  all i have is an electric guitar and an acoustic.  i do not have a bass but i have played it before with my uncle's band.  i was assigned bass in our "band" but i'm probably going to switch over to vocals.  figured it wouldn't hurt to learn a little more guitar either.

ATG wrote:

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meh
8/10 not 10/10

Get the Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys.

I use them for my Stingray 5 (bass), and they sound awesome.

They're a medium gauge string so you'll be fine with your action the way it is already (assuming it's setup) and will be the least likely to change your intonation. If you get hybrids etc. you'll most likely have to adjust your intonation, and with different tensions maybe even a truss rod adjustment.

Guitar strings are really easy to change. It's basically the reverse of putting them on. Just make sure you have a MINIMUM 3 winds around the machine heads, but not too many more than 5 if possible as it can affect tuning. A good guesstimate is to thread the string through the bridge, pull them taught at the machine head bend the strings about 2" past said machine head (but don't cut it yet!). This will give you the point in which to wind it from. If you have far too many or barely enough winds you can just unwind it, adjust your measurement accordingly and go again.

Don't tune the strings until they're all on the guitar. Just tighten them enough so they resting on both the bridge and the nut.

Guitar strings take a while to "play in", as the strings stretch and continue to tighten a little at the machine heads, which puts them out of tune. This is completely normal for any guitar string. You can manually stretch them once you've put them on, just make sure not to pull on them too hard.

E strings break all the time, what I do is have about five on hand so if one breaks I can just replace it straight away.

This is personal preference but I play a set of strings until they're warped and out of tune, THEN I replace 'em all. Since e strings break all the damn time if one breaks it's hardly cause to buy a new set - unless you're arsed to replce all your strings and I would suggest that you are not.

When buying a replacement e string there is one this you must consider - if it's the cheapest. If it's the cheapest then great, buy it. Like I said, e strings break all the damn time and if you're buying expensive ones you're not getting any more lastability out of them so why bother? When buying a completely new set then sure, splurge, there are some really nice sets of strings around, (mostly for acoustics.)

Make sure you buy a string with the correct gauge. Most electrics by default are nine gauge so just go to the shop and ask for a nine gauge high e string for an electric guitar - unless you're not sure, then just show your guitar to the guy at the shop and he'll/she'll tell you what gauge you're on.

I know quite a few peope who'll replace a whole set if they break one string but they're mostly performers and need a crisp sound all the time, (plus they're arsed so play until all the string have settled and aren't constantly going out of tune.) Still, if you're just learning then why spend all that extra time replacing strings and waiting for them to settle instad of playing and improving?

Ernie Ball Slinkys :drool:

Get 9's or 10's.