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rv_bass

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Guitar Strings
« on: December 04, 2025, 04:36:04 PM »
Just wondering what strings people use on Alembic guitars, especially Alembic Series guitars.  Thanks!

edwardofhuncote

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Re: Guitar Strings
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2025, 04:50:58 PM »
Go up a gauge on that medium-scale. 11's will feel better.

rv_bass

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Re: Guitar Strings
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2025, 05:11:12 PM »
I shall try that, thanks, Greg! :)

lbpesq

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Re: Guitar Strings
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2025, 07:33:41 PM »
I use 10’s.   When I’m feeling rich and/or find them on sale, I use Optima Gold.  Otherwise GHS Boomers.

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Re: Guitar Strings
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2025, 07:20:33 AM »
Thanks, Bill, I will look into those as well!

Glynn

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Re: Guitar Strings
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2025, 09:09:48 AM »
Elites Player Nickel 40 - 100.  Been on for nearly two years and sound like flats.  Lovely sound.  Alembic Orion 4. I found Optima sticky.
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rv_bass

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Re: Guitar Strings
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2025, 02:47:29 PM »
Thanks, Glynn, but I was focusing on six string guitar here.  I’ll look into the ones you suggested for bass though.  :)

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Re: Guitar Strings
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2025, 08:22:39 PM »
I use D'Addario on everything; for solid (and semi-hollow) electrics, it's the XL-110w set - .010-.046 nickel wound, with a wound G.

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Re: Guitar Strings
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2025, 05:18:34 PM »
I have used D'addario on all my guitars including Alembic series and Orion alembics. https://www.daddario.com/products/guitar/electric-guitar/xl-prosteels/eps520-prosteels-super-light-09-42/

When i was touring I tended to use Elixir Nanoweb Electric Super Light Gauge 9-42, because they last longer.i
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