What does every one think between EB and D'addarrio strings

TeleTwanger37 · July 30th, 2003, 04:58 PM

i can get a great deal buy buying boxes of 12 set on either Ernie Balls for like 2.50 a set and D'addarrio's for 3.00 a set .i have used the D'add's befpre a lot but have never really used Ernie balls more than a couple times when they didnt have fender or the D'add's in stock..........?

Kevin · July 30th, 2003, 05:04 PM

I always use EB -- 10-46 on non-Floyd Rose guitars, and 9-42 on guitars with Floyds...

John E · July 30th, 2003, 05:05 PM

I much prefer the EB's... for 11's mainly but I also like their 10's better... Daddarios go dead real fast for me.

telemann51 · July 30th, 2003, 05:15 PM

I use both brands pretty much interchangeably. The EB feel a little smoother to me but not by much. I find no difference in string life between the two.

Raymond · July 30th, 2003, 05:23 PM

It's a great deal! 2.50, WOW!

I've tried a lot of brands and for the last 4 years I've only used EB in both, my acoustics and my Teles. If can't find EBs and I'd use GHS.
I personally don't like D'addario. They feel "sticky" and they don't last as much as EBs. HOWEVER, this is me. I'm pretty sure that someone else out there has experienced the complete opposite!
Is it possible for you to expend 8-10 bucks in a set of EB and a set of D'add from your local GC? That way you could try them out and decide by yourself.

Mike D. · July 30th, 2003, 08:33 PM

.....check out GHS Fatties They run 9 - 43 and 10 - 47. The little bit extra on the lower three strings really works for me. They are currently on sale at GC for $19.99 for a box of ten. I usually get only one gig out of whatever strings I use so I just look for the best deal. I've been using these strings on all 12 of my guitars for the past two years with no complaints - and I have never paid more that $2.00 per set. Check them out.

Blueblood · July 30th, 2003, 08:58 PM

would definitely go EB before D'addario..

Andy B · July 30th, 2003, 09:55 PM

I've used D'Addario for ever. Real consistant. Good quality. Plus they are long enough for the D on my Epiphone Riviera.

Tom A. · July 30th, 2003, 11:23 PM

I have always used D'Addario. I tried EB a couple of times but always went back tp D'Addario, just sounded better to me.

Emmitt O. · July 31st, 2003, 12:15 AM

..........but, between D'Addario's and Ernie Balls, I would definately take the D'Addario's. I have never had any luck with EB's. Just removed a set of EB's that was put on my Gibson ES-335 by the place I bought it and the sound improved greatly. (I strung it with Dean Markley's). So, put me in for D'Addario's before EB's.

Take care.
Emmitt O.

fenderfreak · July 31st, 2003, 12:31 AM

I like the feel of the EB's, really its a toss up, but if your stringin up 3or 4 git's , the extra 50 cents a whack adds up . over the course of 20 or 30 years you could save enough dough to buy another tele ... besides im cheap 8)

weelie · July 31st, 2003, 03:39 AM

I've used both, and prefer them over Fender. Actually using EB's now and they seem to last way longer than D'Addarios. Whatever, both are good.

johan · July 31st, 2003, 04:23 AM

Tried a couple of Everly strings. Both the Rockers and the B52's were great! Really liked them. Won't go dead in a week either...

Between EB's and DAddario I would go for the D'Addarios...used to use them for years and years...now I use Everlys and Pyramids...kind of expensive but worth it IMHO

FraKo · July 31st, 2003, 05:00 AM

EB 10/46 on all my guitars, though a few days ago I mounted a set of D'Addario 1/2 round's on one tele of mine, just to try them. But that's another story, EB rounds last for a very long time, they're the best IMO.

boogaloo · July 31st, 2003, 11:07 AM

the EB's and my skin acids don't like each other. I like the EBs tone, the D's just seem to last longer / stay brighter longer for me. I can rot a set of EB's or Fenders in one session. Of course your mileage may vary etc/blah blah woof woof...

Jakedog · July 31st, 2003, 11:23 AM

I've never met a set of strings I couldn't kill in an hour or two, so the longevity issue is void with me. That being said, I like the feel of D'Adarrios better, because they feel a little stiffer to me. (They don't call the EB's "slinky" for nothing) They also have a better sound to my ear, not so bright and harsh as the EB, but that's just my opinion. I string my custom built hollow tele with D'Add's, gauged 11-49, and my old faithful #1 '70 tele with GHS Gauged 11-70. I don't nessecarily absolutely love the tone of the GHS, but it ain't bad, and they are the only ones who make a set gauged that way.

Hope my answer is sufficiently vague and convoluted,

Jake

davidp158 · July 31st, 2003, 12:59 PM

I used to think all strings of the same composite were the same, and used to use EB strings as they were always available and cheaper than D'Addario strings. Then I read a review in Vintage Guitar (by Tony Nobel, maybe?) where he reviewed a number of strings and rated them with various attributes. Per his review, the D'Addario strings came out on top, and EB strings near the bottom. Figuring that strings are cheap, I tried a few sets of D'Addario string and loved them. The D'Addrio strings are way more consistent quality than EB strings, somewhat more balanced from string to string and they seem to last longer.

I bought an EB Axis guitar last year and it came with 2 boxes of EB strings. Every now and then I'll use them when I run out of D'Addario strings, and I really, really don't like 'em.

Strings are cheap, so try as many sets as you can and decide for yourself. The only cheap item that effects tone is your pick, and I'd advise trying different picks, too.

Dave Patterson

Nick Fanis · July 31st, 2003, 01:37 PM

I use PYRAMID roundwounds these days cause they simply kill any other string I've ever tried(and they only cost $3 in Europe).If they stopped making them though I would go back to D'Addarios (which is what I've been using for years) cause they stay fresh in their special package and sound/feel better tnan EB's.
But PYRAMIDS are SO much better.....

sean001 · July 31st, 2003, 01:58 PM

I have used both and can and will use either if I have to but I prefer the feel and packaging of D'Addarios. Ernie Balls always feel sort of like the wiggling arm fat of the lunch lady who served the meatloaf when I was in grade school.

weelie · July 31st, 2003, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Fanis

But PYRAMIDS are SO much better.....

Thanks for the tip-off on those. Been thinking of trying them, but then basically forgot they existed... Gotta order them soon for a test drive!

Actually my favourite picks are my Pyramids. Don't know if they are Really any better, but somehow I prefer them over all the others I have ever played with. Oh well...

Caper · July 31st, 2003, 03:08 PM

I've tried EB and D'Addario's and decided on the latter. I personally found they last the longer of the two. I use them on my Strat, Tele, and acoustic.

Nick Fanis · July 31st, 2003, 04:49 PM

try these guys for PYRAMIDS

http://www.netzmarkt.de/thomann/inde...4ca82431decb69

VERY cheap and fast service,you have to order in bulk though cause they have a 20 euro flat shipping charge.

Tylercaster · July 31st, 2003, 07:29 PM

For me, I can only get about a week, maybe 2 out of the Ernie Balls. For my chemistry the D'Addario's seem to last longer. As long as the gauge is right, who cares, eh?

johan · August 1st, 2003, 03:28 AM

Nick - I have a whole box of Pyramids like the ones on Thomann. I'm not very fond of them. The 3.00€ version is machine made and last an hour for me. Then they feel like rusted and sound dead....they look like this

BUT

Pyramid have a set that looks VERY similar to the one above. They last forever and sounds incredible. Bass is clear and strong like a grand piano, treble is sweet...I wish all strings were like this...

they look like this

see the difference??

Steven · August 1st, 2003, 05:43 AM

Those labeled "Pure nickel hand wound" seems to be a complete different string. I found them on www.custom-sounds.com (a Finnish firm) for 16.00 Euro (thats about 17.00 USD). At that price they shure must be something else. I have never tried them. I´ve been using DÁddario 011 since forever and why change an old habit?

Maby someone here knows more about those Pyramids and can enlighten us here about the differences between different Pyramid strings and if those expensive ones is worth the money?

July 30th, 2003, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
TeleTwanger37 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: linden,penna Posts: 326	What does every one think between EB and D'addarrio strings i can get a great deal buy buying boxes of 12 set on either Ernie Balls for like 2.50 a set and D'addarrio's for 3.00 a set .i have used the D'add's befpre a lot but have never really used Ernie balls more than a couple times when they didnt have fender or the D'add's in stock..........?

July 30th, 2003, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
John E Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,396	You'll get 1000 different answers but, I much prefer the EB's... for 11's mainly but I also like their 10's better... Daddarios go dead real fast for me.

July 30th, 2003, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
telemann51 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 525	I like them both. I use both brands pretty much interchangeably. The EB feel a little smoother to me but not by much. I find no difference in string life between the two.

July 30th, 2003, 05:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Raymond Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 2,417 3 Photos	EB until die! It's a great deal! 2.50, WOW! I've tried a lot of brands and for the last 4 years I've only used EB in both, my acoustics and my Teles. If can't find EBs and I'd use GHS. I personally don't like D'addario. They feel "sticky" and they don't last as much as EBs. HOWEVER, this is me. I'm pretty sure that someone else out there has experienced the complete opposite! Is it possible for you to expend 8-10 bucks in a set of EB and a set of D'add from your local GC? That way you could try them out and decide by yourself. __________________ "That's a hard pill to swallow, buddy; when you find out what the blues is all about"

July 30th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike D. Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 570	For an even better deal .....check out GHS Fatties They run 9 - 43 and 10 - 47. The little bit extra on the lower three strings really works for me. They are currently on sale at GC for $19.99 for a box of ten. I usually get only one gig out of whatever strings I use so I just look for the best deal. I've been using these strings on all 12 of my guitars for the past two years with no complaints - and I have never paid more that $2.00 per set. Check them out.

July 30th, 2003, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kevin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 2,967	I always use EB -- 10-46 on non-Floyd Rose guitars, and 9-42 on guitars with Floyds...

July 30th, 2003, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Blueblood Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Directly in front of monitor Age: 55 Posts: 713 36 Photos	I prefer GHS but would definitely go EB before D'addario.. __________________ (((((((((((({{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{got mojo?}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}))))))))))))

July 30th, 2003, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andy B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 289	D'Addario for me I've used D'Addario for ever. Real consistant. Good quality. Plus they are long enough for the D on my Epiphone Riviera. __________________ Andy

July 30th, 2003, 11:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tom A. Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Byram, Mississippi Age: 57 Posts: 426 9 Photos	I have always used D'Addario. I tried EB a couple of times but always went back tp D'Addario, just sounded better to me.

July 31st, 2003, 12:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Emmitt O. Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 272	Gotta Throw In For Dean Markley Nickel Steels............ ..........but, between D'Addario's and Ernie Balls, I would definately take the D'Addario's. I have never had any luck with EB's. Just removed a set of EB's that was put on my Gibson ES-335 by the place I bought it and the sound improved greatly. (I strung it with Dean Markley's). So, put me in for D'Addario's before EB's. Take care. Emmitt O. __________________ Leo Got It Right.

July 31st, 2003, 12:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
fenderfreak Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: lancaster ca Posts: 276	ernie balls I like the feel of the EB's, really its a toss up, but if your stringin up 3or 4 git's , the extra 50 cents a whack adds up . over the course of 20 or 30 years you could save enough dough to buy another tele ... besides im cheap 8) __________________ Help Mr.Wizard! Help

July 31st, 2003, 03:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
weelie Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland, Yer-up Age: 34 Posts: 1,957 12 Photos	I've used both, and prefer them over Fender. Actually using EB's now and they seem to last way longer than D'Addarios. Whatever, both are good. __________________ <- I don't need smileys, I'm smiling already.

July 31st, 2003, 04:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
johan Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 207	Tried a couple of Everly strings. Both the Rockers and the B52's were great! Really liked them. Won't go dead in a week either... Between EB's and DAddario I would go for the D'Addarios...used to use them for years and years...now I use Everlys and Pyramids...kind of expensive but worth it IMHO __________________ // johan

July 31st, 2003, 05:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
FraKo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: What does every one think between EB and D'addarrio stri EB 10/46 on all my guitars, though a few days ago I mounted a set of D'Addario 1/2 round's on one tele of mine, just to try them. But that's another story, EB rounds last for a very long time, they're the best IMO. __________________ FraKo-the-gnome 1/2 Member of the Double Bound Telecaster Owners Club

July 31st, 2003, 11:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,129	I Like The D'Addarios 'cause the EB's and my skin acids don't like each other. I like the EBs tone, the D's just seem to last longer / stay brighter longer for me. I can rot a set of EB's or Fenders in one session. Of course your mileage may vary etc/blah blah woof woof... __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"

July 31st, 2003, 11:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jakedog Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cleveland,OH But my heart's still in TE Posts: 3,051	I've never met a set of strings I couldn't kill in an hour or two, so the longevity issue is void with me. That being said, I like the feel of D'Adarrios better, because they feel a little stiffer to me. (They don't call the EB's "slinky" for nothing) They also have a better sound to my ear, not so bright and harsh as the EB, but that's just my opinion. I string my custom built hollow tele with D'Add's, gauged 11-49, and my old faithful #1 '70 tele with GHS Gauged 11-70. I don't nessecarily absolutely love the tone of the GHS, but it ain't bad, and they are the only ones who make a set gauged that way. Hope my answer is sufficiently vague and convoluted, Jake __________________ "Them that don't know him won't like him, and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him..."

July 31st, 2003, 12:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
davidp158 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 354	D'Addario's first, EB dead last I used to think all strings of the same composite were the same, and used to use EB strings as they were always available and cheaper than D'Addario strings. Then I read a review in Vintage Guitar (by Tony Nobel, maybe?) where he reviewed a number of strings and rated them with various attributes. Per his review, the D'Addario strings came out on top, and EB strings near the bottom. Figuring that strings are cheap, I tried a few sets of D'Addario string and loved them. The D'Addrio strings are way more consistent quality than EB strings, somewhat more balanced from string to string and they seem to last longer. I bought an EB Axis guitar last year and it came with 2 boxes of EB strings. Every now and then I'll use them when I run out of D'Addario strings, and I really, really don't like 'em. Strings are cheap, so try as many sets as you can and decide for yourself. The only cheap item that effects tone is your pick, and I'd advise trying different picks, too. Dave Patterson

July 31st, 2003, 01:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nick Fanis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens-GREECE Posts: 1,781 14 Photos	I use PYRAMID roundwounds these days cause they simply kill any other string I've ever tried(and they only cost $3 in Europe).If they stopped making them though I would go back to D'Addarios (which is what I've been using for years) cause they stay fresh in their special package and sound/feel better tnan EB's. But PYRAMIDS are SO much better..... __________________ "Hit him again Jack,he is crazy!" Hunter S.Thompson www.myspace.com/nickfanis

July 31st, 2003, 01:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
sean001 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gilberts, Illinois Posts: 308	D'Addario I have used both and can and will use either if I have to but I prefer the feel and packaging of D'Addarios. Ernie Balls always feel sort of like the wiggling arm fat of the lunch lady who served the meatloaf when I was in grade school. __________________ The more you drink, the less I stink...

July 31st, 2003, 03:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
Caper Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,169 7 Photos	I've tried EB and D'Addario's and decided on the latter. I personally found they last the longer of the two. I use them on my Strat, Tele, and acoustic.

July 31st, 2003, 04:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
Nick Fanis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens-GREECE Posts: 1,781 14 Photos	weelie... try these guys for PYRAMIDS http://www.netzmarkt.de/thomann/inde...4ca82431decb69 VERY cheap and fast service,you have to order in bulk though cause they have a 20 euro flat shipping charge. __________________ "Hit him again Jack,he is crazy!" Hunter S.Thompson www.myspace.com/nickfanis

July 31st, 2003, 07:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
Tylercaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mississippi Age: 31 Posts: 378	Hard decision... For me, I can only get about a week, maybe 2 out of the Ernie Balls. For my chemistry the D'Addario's seem to last longer. As long as the gauge is right, who cares, eh? __________________ Psalm 33:3 - Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to Him!

August 1st, 2003, 03:28 AM	#24 (permalink)
johan Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 207	Nick - I have a whole box of Pyramids like the ones on Thomann. I'm not very fond of them. The 3.00€ version is machine made and last an hour for me. Then they feel like rusted and sound dead....they look like this BUT Pyramid have a set that looks VERY similar to the one above. They last forever and sounds incredible. Bass is clear and strong like a grand piano, treble is sweet...I wish all strings were like this... they look like this see the difference?? __________________ // johan

August 1st, 2003, 05:43 AM	#25 (permalink)
Steven Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 511	Pyramid strings Those labeled "Pure nickel hand wound" seems to be a complete different string. I found them on www.custom-sounds.com (a Finnish firm) for 16.00 Euro (thats about 17.00 USD). At that price they shure must be something else. I have never tried them. I´ve been using DÁddario 011 since forever and why change an old habit? Maby someone here knows more about those Pyramids and can enlighten us here about the differences between different Pyramid strings and if those expensive ones is worth the money?