A string question.

[Benplaysbass]

After a bit of advice. Really need to change the strings on my Epi Thunderbird. This might sound really bad but I haven't changed them since I bought it, so no idea whats on it or the gauge or anything. I know its a bit of a trial and error thing when it comes to finding the strings you like. But would be very grateful for some ideas of where I should start.

[Hobbayne]

You,ll probably find that they are 45-105 gauge, they are the most common (standard) strings supplied on new guitars.

[Benplaysbass]

Any recommendations of what make and type to replace with? Too much choice.....round wound, flat wound, nickel plated or stainless steel. Shopping is supposed to be easy.

Edited August 15, 2011 by Benplaysbass

[christhammer666]

if their rough to rub your finger along their most prob roundwounds
if their smooth they are most prob flatwounds
theres tons of string companys id say either ernie ball or d'adarrio is a good place to start

Edited August 15, 2011 by christhammer666

[funkypenguin]

what sort of band/music do you play? what sound are you going for? whats your playing style like? answer these and we can start recommending brands/gauges/winds(round/flat)

[Benplaysbass]

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1340975' date='Aug 15 2011, 07:37 PM']what sort of band/music do you play? what sound are you going for? whats your playing style like? answer these and we can start recommending brands/gauges/winds(round/flat)[/quote]
Good point, sorry too much wine with lunch. It is after all yet another bank holiday out here in France. Play in a covers band doing mostly rock and roll(trying to get them into some more modern stuff) But also play a fair bit of Led Zepp and Deep purple. Not sure about what sound I want, could do with a bit of life in it but without losing the bottom end. Perhaps any new set of strings will give this.

[The Dark Lord]

The Rotosound 45s are your friend. Great roundwounds.

[funkypenguin]

Ok, I would recommend heavy gauge roundwounds, either D'Addario Prosteels or Warwick black labels. Go for a 100 or 105 E set

[Chris2112]

I'd advise going for the Rotosound .45's. They sound good, are readily available and they sort of sit right in the middle of the market as it were. If you want to pay a little less, look for some Elite steel strings, I've always had good experiences with Elites.