# What type of guitar strings and effects and pedals do you use? **URL:** \ **Category:** Steinberg Lounge\ **Created:** [September 18, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544 "2026-09-18T01:36:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Abraham.H](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/abraham.h/32/412558_2.png) [@Abraham.H](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Abraham.H)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/1 "2026-09-18T01:36:20Z")
What type of guitar strings do you use? Which company? What gauge? ---
**Author:** ![Scab\_Pickens](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/scab_pickens/32/410548_2.png) [@Scab\_Pickens](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Scab_Pickens)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/2 "2026-09-18T03:10:32Z")
Come on, @Abraham.H. We all know you’re a bot at this point. Anyway, I’ll play … > [@Abraham.H](#): > > What type of guitar strings do you use? It depends on the guitar. > [@Abraham.H](#): > > Which company? It depends on the guitar. > [@Abraham.H](#): > > What gauge? It depends on the guitar. BTW you can delete it. Also, AI is awesome! Also, also … you never answered my question … > [@Decorated Like a Christmas Tree](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/decorated-like-a-christmas-tree/1041304/13): > > No need to cover my tracks. I have no shame in my game. My mistakes are for the whole world to see! sweat_smile BTW, @Abraham.H, what exactly does it mean to “write notes for my band”? face_with_raised_eyebrow Also, AI is awesome! ---
**Author:** ![Googly\_Croft](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/googly_croft/32/409531_2.png) [@Googly\_Croft](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Googly_Croft)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/3 "2026-09-18T08:17:56Z")
In all my years, even when I could hear proper, on any given recording, I’ve never been able to tell which guitar is being used, what amp(s), which speakers cab(s), what FX, let alone which strings and what guage. * * * > [@D'addario caught using generative AI music to promote new product](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/daddario-caught-using-generative-ai-music-to-promote-new-product/1038035/30): > > What do you think is the best strings for your style of playing? ---
**Author:** ![BrunoDSL](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/brunodsl/32/116134_2.png) [@BrunoDSL](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/BrunoDSL)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/4 "2026-09-18T16:27:25Z")
In my case, the cheapest string set that does the job which for me is this Brazilian brand SG. They are about on par of quality with the major brands but I can buy a set of 3 for half the price of a single Ernie Ball or D’addario set. I used to use D’addario, then when those became quite expensive, Ernie Ball. Then I was a bit bummed with their sneaky marketing scheme of selling string sets where you’re paying more for different wound strings (Only the winding of their Custom Gauge Stainless Steel set is stainless steel, same for Cobalts, etc.). Then when I needed new strings I decided to try this brand I mentioned before because…There’s not that much of a difference between string sets in practice. These are better than the Ernie Ball sets I used to use in the sense you don’t lose the brightness after only 2 days. Gauge wise, I used to use 10s, but I switched to 9s. Maybe if I want to tune one step down again, I might switch back to 10s. ---
**Author:** ![Abraham.H](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/abraham.h/32/412558_2.png) [@Abraham.H](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Abraham.H)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/5 "2026-09-18T17:58:15Z")
@Scab_Pickens See that [topic](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/detecting-ai-bots-in-the-forum/1041562/13) again. ---
**Author:** ![Reco29](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/reco29/32/319942_2.png) [@Reco29](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Reco29)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/6 "2026-09-18T18:12:39Z")
I use 0.10 on most of my electric guitars. Usually, I go with Earnie Ball or something in that price range. For guitars that are assigned for special tasks like Nashville tuning, drop tunings or different tunings in general I use other gauges and sets depending on what I want to achieve. ---
**Author:** ![BrunoDSL](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/brunodsl/32/116134_2.png) [@BrunoDSL](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/BrunoDSL)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/7 "2026-09-18T18:32:49Z")
I’m sort of going lighter on gauge. I used to play 11s in standard when I was younger. ---
**Author:** ![Googly\_Croft](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/googly_croft/32/409531_2.png) [@Googly\_Croft](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Googly_Croft)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/8 "2026-09-18T23:48:04Z")
For a long time in the 80s and 90s, or thereabouts, I used these strings - for the life of me I can’t remember their name. This is the sticker that came with most packs. ![20260919_004021](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/original/4X/1/2/4/124b69c8b8939f9f8cc8be2a06d840ee836c2e23.jpeg) I’ve used Gibson strings (of course!), which I liked, but lately, Ernie Ball. Just bought a set of Slinky Cobalts, still sitting in a drawer.. All the above mostly the usual 10s to 45s (-ish). I toyed with 9s, once, but didn’t like 'em. Tried a hybrid for a year or two of 10s to 50s. My current set is about 12 years old. 😱 I carve notches on one side of my pick - helps bring out the overtones. Also 😱 * * * edit I googled “1990s guitar strings stable picture” and found them - Dean Markley! ![guitar-strings-tier-list-by-how-similar-the-packaging-looks-v0-bq53iiq1zr6e1](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/original/4X/e/9/1/e91b00304ec86fa1ffcd9be3fb40a8e29c1ae7d9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ltf3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f04885/32.png) [@ltf3](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/ltf3)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/9 "2026-09-19T19:29:29Z")
GHS Boomers … .010-.046 ( light ). Always find them to be nice and bright… almost ‘chimey’. Easy to roll off if it’s too much! ---
**Author:** ![Googly\_Croft](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/googly_croft/32/409531_2.png) [@Googly\_Croft](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Googly_Croft)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/10 "2026-09-19T23:55:58Z")
> [@ltf3](#): > > Boomers Don’t call me a boo… Oh, wait… ---
**Author:** ![Abraham.H](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/abraham.h/32/412558_2.png) [@Abraham.H](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Abraham.H)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/11 "2026-10-09T18:43:45Z")
What effect/s pedal/s do you use? ---
**Author:** ![Googly\_Croft](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/googly_croft/32/409531_2.png) [@Googly\_Croft](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Googly_Croft)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/12 "2026-10-09T19:53:29Z")
Wah wah, doubler, flanger, masses of echo. This is what I used to use when I recorded my guitar, now I use the software equivalents - mainly Waves GTR, and Satin for the echo. (ECHO! Not delay.) * * * I also use a nail file to add a few notches to one edge of my triangular pick - really brings out the harmonics, assuming you don’t break the damn strings! ---
**Author:** ![Oneway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/258eb7/32.png) [@Oneway](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Oneway)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/13 "2026-10-18T06:27:56Z")
I use .010 gauge daddario nickle coated strings on my electrics. I bought coated strings at last change as I’m lazy at changing strings too often. I use .012 gauge Martin 80/20 strings on acoustics as I bought a bulk pack of 50 strings a few years back when I was doing lots of guitar repairs, but not many nowadays. I put a small piece of masking tape on the back of the headstock with the date I changed the strings so I’m not guessing how old they are. ---
**Author:** ![Googly\_Croft](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/googly_croft/32/409531_2.png) [@Googly\_Croft](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Googly_Croft)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/14 "2026-10-18T11:53:02Z")
> [@Oneway](#): > > I put a small piece of masking tape on the back of the headstock with the date I changed the strings so I’m not guessing how old they are Neat trick and tip. So obvious a thing to do and I wish I’d thought of it first! ---
**Author:** ![Reco29](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/reco29/32/319942_2.png) [@Reco29](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Reco29)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/15 "2026-10-18T12:22:41Z")
I got a memo in my mobile for that reason. Masking tape seems to be the more straightforward approach, though. At the end of the day, I change strings whenever it is needed. I don’t have a schedule. ---
**Author:** ![Googly\_Croft](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/googly_croft/32/409531_2.png) [@Googly\_Croft](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Googly_Croft)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/16 "2026-10-18T12:46:45Z")
I don’t play my guitar much, these days - my thumbs hurt to much. I think the strings on mine are at least 10 years old. I mostly use the guitar for working out chord sequences and melodies, just for a few minutes at a time. ---
**Author:** ![Abraham.H](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/abraham.h/32/412558_2.png) [@Abraham.H](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Abraham.H)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/17 "2026-10-19T01:28:53Z")
I agree. I change my string/s only if it snaps or gets old. ---
**Author:** ![Scab\_Pickens](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/scab_pickens/32/410548_2.png) [@Scab\_Pickens](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Scab_Pickens)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/18 "2026-10-19T04:04:49Z")
I only change my G-String when it snaps or gets old. Also, I go back and forth between wound and unwound 😉 . Most of the time I like to wind them up high and tight, though 😅 . ---
**Author:** ![Googly\_Croft](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/googly_croft/32/409531_2.png) [@Googly\_Croft](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Googly_Croft)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/19 "2026-10-19T09:21:56Z")
> [@Scab\_Pickens](#): > > I only change my G-String when it snaps I need a dozen stiff brandies to get that image out of my mind! 😱 ---
**Author:** ![firestamper](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/firestamper/32/196_2.png) [@firestamper](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/firestamper)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544/20 "2026-10-20T12:05:26Z")
That’s ironic you made this post on Jimi’s deaf (death) day . All the recordings I’ve posted on here are old and when I was gigging regular and the strings I used then were d’darrio 11’s or however you spell it . Just in the past couple of years after watching a rick beato program about why he used 8’s for recording was better for tonal separation from the bass ,I thought was quite interesting so I now have 9’s on my electrics My acoustics I use 12’s but the actions are as low as I can get em. [Next page](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/what-type-of-guitar-strings-and-effects-and-pedals-do-you-use/1041544.md?page=2)