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I've just switched to the Curt Mangan Matt Schofield signature sets, and I really like them. They're nominally 11s, but with lighter middle strings. The gauges are:
11-14-18-28-38-54 - Curt Mangan Matt Schofield Signature
11-15-22-30-42-54 - Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky
10-13-17-26-36-46 - Ernie Ball Regular Slinky
As you can see, the middle four strings of the CM set are roughly halfway between the EB Regular & Beefy.
As I said, I really like how they feel. Time will tell how long they last.
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Monte Allums TR-2 Plus mod kit
Trading feedback: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/60602/
My main observations are that I detest all coated strings, I'm not very keen on stainless steel on electrics, and that D'Addarios seem to be the most consistent.
For acoustic I much prefer phosphor bronze to 80/20, and I don't like Monel - it just sounds like electric guitar strings on an acoustic.
Everything else... doesn't matter that much. There are differences, but overall I'm happy with any of the main brands, plus a couple of the smaller makers. My favourites are Newtones and DRs, but if I can't get those I use D'Addarios normally.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
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It's more about gauge and price for me.
However, after consistently disliking any coated strings I've tried in the past, I picked up some Optiwebs when they were first launched and I'm now a complete convert. Sound great, feel great and last significantly longer than the D'Addarios I was using previously.
My Trading Feedback | You Bring The Band
Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youThe cheap £3-£4 Legacy strings are great too
For a start off you have to pin your colours to the flats rounds or tape camp, and then once there there’s the whole brand, gauge and tension debate.
In the bass world we can’t even agree on the right number to buy
12 years or so, I was given a set of elixirs once they lasted 20 minutes befor changing back to Picato’s
Cobalts, liked the way they felt, Elixirs, liked the way they felt, but a bit pricey both of them.
Usually stick with Ernie Ball hybrids.
They all sound the same to me lol!
Ernie Ball Super Slinkies.
I've never really tried anything else, never really felt the need to, not sure it would make much difference with my playing anyway!