What type of Strings on a Starfire III

[idealassets]

I have finally gotten around to being wanted as a "lead" guitar player, which is what I consider to be easy lead parts, with a few triads and things added in just to brighten things up a bit. On all my acoustic guitars I like plain and simple Martin or D'addario PB lights.

Now the big question will be what is similar that I might like on my electric hollow body guitars.

Thank you,
Craig

 

[dane]

For lead guitar I like a light gauge string, 0.10" to 0.46".
For years I was very happy with D'Addario EXL110, and I still like them as my go to string.
Just last week I strung up my Gibson SG with DR Tite Fit strings and so far I've been real happy with them too.
The DR strings are a couple of bucks cheaper.
Bottom line is D'Addario or DR would be a string to try IMHO.

Peter

 

[GAD]

On a SFIII, or any other 24" scale electric, I like Ernie Ball 10s. On a longer scale, I play 9s.

 

[griehund]

Being the odd man out with D'Addario chrome flat wound 12s.

 

[idealassets]

Thank you,
That gives me a few different strings to try out. I'll have to get used to what the effects pedals do to each set.

Craig

 

[Walter Broes]

I like pure nickel rounds. Easier to get good balance between the wound and unwound strings for me than with nickel plated steel strings.

 

[txbumper57]

If you are used to playing lights on your acoustics then I would go for 10-46 gauge on the Starfire 3. They are alot easier to get your note bending on. DR pure blues have a nice balance to them, D'addario's can get a little bright when first installed but break in nicely. S.I.T. Pure wound nickel strings have a great balance and tone at $4 a set. The chrome flat wounds are great for jazzy/Rockabilly sounds (also don't feedback as much as round wounds on a full hollow like the SF3) but if you are going to be looking for that driving lead/power chord sound I would stick with round wounds. Ultimately it comes down to what you are most comfortable playing and the sound that you like. Try them all if you can. Enjoy!!:encouragement:

 

[idealassets]

If you are used to playing lights on your acoustics then I would go for 10-46 gauge on the Starfire 3. They are alot easier to get your note bending on. DR pure blues have a nice balance to them, D'addario's can get a little bright when first installed but break in nicely. S.I.T. Pure wound nickel strings have a great balance and tone at $4 a set. The chrome flat wounds are great for jazzy/Rockabilly sounds (also don't feedback as much as round wounds on a full hollow like the SF3) but if you are going to be looking for that driving lead/power chord sound I would stick with round wounds. Ultimately it comes down to what you are most comfortable playing and the sound that you like. Try them all if you can. Enjoy!!:encouragement:

I use lots of power chords and "pretty" leads, no grunge or shredding. Early Beatles and Byrds songs.

Thank you,
Craig

 

[mad dog]

D'addario exl 115 for me, i.e., .11s
MD

 

[drlucky]

I like GHS Boomer TNT's, which are light top/heavy bottom. Gives a great Duane Eddy-ish twang.

Ron