Guitar Strings Options

[fluxion]

I recently got some Rock's too. I like them, brighter but not harsh. The G seemed a bit stiff feeling, but it's loosed up after some playing. These strings just seem to have more of the good stuff going on. Dean is a great guy to deal with too!

[GuitarNorton]

They are amazing strings aren't they. Hold there tone and last forever. Can't get over how they don't notch and I'm using them on a guitar with stainless steel frets. Sure is nice not having to change strings all the time
So it sounds like the Rock Formulas are a bit brighter, with more cut, on the wound strings but not harsh? Are the plain strings the same as the Vintage's tone wise?

[BFC]

The plain strings are exactly the same. And that is exactly right. The wound strings have more cut without being harsh. Great strings. I can see where the Vintage might be a little dull on certain guitars or certain pickups. The Rock Formula is a great alternative.

[fluxion]

The plain strings are exactly the same. And that is exactly right. The wound strings have more cut without being harsh. Great strings. I can see where the Vintage might be a little dull on certain guitars or certain pickups. The Rock Formula is a great alternative.

Ah, I was using a 11-48's with a wound G (vintage set) on my archtop, which I traded in for a ASAT Classic. Dean was nice enough to exchange my leftover sets for 10-46 Rocks, which was very cool of him IMO. I would have expected the wound G to feel stiffer, must be the smaller core of the wound string.

[bradb]

hey fellas.

Has anyone tried the SOS acoustic strings yet? I put a set of 12-53s on my cedar/mahogany Takamine EN10c the other day, and whoa! I have played every brand there is on that tak, and I believe these have the best zing and thump. They are also very responsive to finger picking. Its hard to describe acoustic strings without using tired words sich as smooth, warm, crisp, etc. But after playing elixrs and daddarios forever - these strings rock. and I like supporting a nice chap like dean instead of the big conglomerates.

My only complaint is the plain strings have different color ball ends than the wounds. My Tak has a string-through bridge. I am slightly ocd, so I just try not to look down there.......

Thanks for the reccomendation brian.

brad

[fluxion]

I haven't tried the Acoustic Snake Oil's yet, I'm still using the John Pearse strings there and I like them a lot.

[bradb]

hey fellas. did you guys know that dean has a website up now? its http://www.sobstrings.net/

lots of info on stuff, and apparently will soon be making cables. see ya.

brad

[BFC]

I just submitted a quote for Dean to use for his testimonials page. I love these strings!

[Thazy]

Thanks for the link to the website. Sounds like something I need to check out. I've been using D'Addario 10-52's for years. I used to work at a guitar store here and get them in bulk at employee cost. What's the cost of the SOS strings and is there a link that I missed to order on his website? Thanks.

Update 11/15/2005. Just switched to DR High Beam 10-52's and I love them They lasted two nights on the same guitar and my old strings never did that. Took the same guitar to the studio and still had plenty of tone.

This post has been edited by Thazy: Nov 15 2005, 01:39 AM

[BFC]

I believe they are around $10.00 per set. Not cheap initially but they last long enough to more than make up the difference. You will need to email them to order.

[GuitarNorton]

They do last much longer, unbelieveably longer. But the main thing is they just sound and feel so much better than any other brand. The longevity (sp?) is just a unbeliveable bonus! No one can really describe them, you owe it to yourself to try them

[Lnkn Prk 13]

Its all about the DR's, I play 10's on my PRS and love 'em. I should mention that I do work at a music store so I get them Dirt Cheap