Which Strings...?

Chris Dorch · From: Wisconsin, USA

With the latest post about some strings and my own need for them having recently arisen, I have a general poll about which strings people prefer? I used SITs, but they always broke. I switched to Jagwire, but they aren't manufacturing them right now.. So, I am in the market... If you would like to specify why, great... If not... Great!

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

I believe Jagwire is still up and running. They are just having to catch up with the orders placed when they were shut down. There website says they are running but with some delays. My second choice would be Live Steel Strings, although until Jagwire catches up and they are available from the forum again, I will be using Live Steel Strings. I need to feel confident I can get Jagwires when I need them before I switch back.
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Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

Glaring omissions to your poll. SIT, Frenchy's Steel Mill strings, George L's to name a few. Unfair to lump all those into "Other" category. I expect one or the other of those would beat out some of those listed as preferred by some players.

I've used George L's and S.I.T's almost exclusively for 30+ yrs. with very good results.

Matthew Carlin · From: Lake County, IL.

Curt Mangan makes some great strings, always puts together any odd sets I can think of with no hassles or up charges. He's a stand up guy who cares about his product and his customers..

Www.curtmangan.com
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Ray Anderson · From: Jenkins, Kentucky USA

+ 1 Cobra Coils (stainless) Sound good, stay in tune,don't break and last and last and last. YMMV Winking

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

I also like the Mangan strings, other than the breakage I was having with the .038. I just ordered an extra one with each set.
I suspect they probably eventually got it sorted out.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects

Clyde Mattocks · From: Kinston, North Carolina, USA

Lane, I was breaking .038's too, GHS, D'Addarrio, Ernie Ball. I lower to A and raise to D, that's asking a lot of that string. I went to a .036 and have have no more problems.
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Chris Dorch · From: Wisconsin, USA

Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

None taken, no biggie, but Geo. L's is probably one of the biggest suppliers of pedal steel guitar strings. Still, it's hard to include everything in these polls. Hope the results are helpful to you. Smile

Ransom Beers · Posted 31 May 2012 1:14 am

I voted "other" because I get my strings from Tom Bradshaw & as far as I know they don't carry a "Brand"(Tom would know that info)anyway I have excellent service from Tom's strings,I haven't had one to break since I filed a burr off my 1st.string tuning peg.Which is a cause of breakage on many guitars,it's a good idea to check them & remove the burrs if they exist.

Ken Metcalf · From: San Antonio Texas USA

S.I.T. strings always break !! damn I better stop using them then. Rolling Eyes

I have always bought strings in bulk and never found bad brands... a few bad batches maybe. You usually can tell by looking at them if they look old.
When I have a problem with a PSG string it usually has something to do with how I installed it and a quick replacement always seems to fix it.
New fresh strings are good and old strings are more of a problem to tune.
Lop sided poll hating SITs.. Whatever.
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Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

I'm with Ken. I've used lots of S.I.T. without incident.
OK, I'll break some 3rds or 5ths, but that happens when I try to make strings last longer than I should.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects

Teddy Lloyd · From: Virginia, USA

Live Steel Strings

Sid Hudson · From: Virginia, USA

We are kind of happy with this poll.

We have only been in business for 10 weeks today!!!!
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Jerry Fleming · From: Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Live Steel Strings!

Chuck Brinkman · From: Nebraska, USA

Live Steel Strings!!!Great Product!

Thiel Hatt · From: Utah, USA

other

Chris Boyd · From: Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.

Live Steel strings... really terrific strings.... Cobra Coil for seconds...
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Bob Graff · From: Nebraska, USA

sids strings are the very best iv,e ever used. the tone and sustain are great. finaly found a great set of strings and will be a new customer from now on.

Larry Robbins · From: Fort Edward, New York

Live Steel Strings for me. I liked my Jagwires for sure and they are a good string. I just prefer the tone and touch of the Live Steel strings.
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Twang to the bone!

Richard Durrer · From: Alberta, Canada

Live Steel Strings for me. I like the tone. I'm using the Stainless Steel on E9th.
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Robbie Daniels · From: Casper, Wyoming, USA

I have started using Live Steel Strings and found them to be excellent. I have a D12 pedal steel and have always had to purchase a 10 string set and order the gauges seperately for the other two strings. Now not only do I get great tonal qualities but I can order custom 12 string sets in one order. Love it.
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Carter D12, MSA S12, 12 String Custom Made Non-Pedal, Evans FET 500LV, Evans SE200, Peavey Nashville 400, Fender Steel King

Arty Passes · From: Austin, TX

I was using Cobra Coils, then switched to Jagwires and really liked them, but switched back to Cobra Coils when they became hard to get. Been using the Live Steel Strings for 3 weeks now, (6 shows) and I'm really happy with them. I could really tell a difference in the tone and clarity. So far they're still sounding good and staying in tune. I usually change about that often, just to stay proactive, but I may give these a couple more shows.

Lee Baucum · From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

I'm really partial to the strings that Frenchy sells. Great strings and wonderful prices.

Donny Hinson · From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.

I'm not real picky about strings, so I tend to use just about anything I can get. A couple of weeks ago, I decided to restring my Fender 400, and for giggles, I used an old set I found in the back one of my amps. (I knew they were pretty old because they were Sho~Bud strings!) Not expecting much, I put them on and scraped off a couple of rust pits that were on the plain strings. Well, to say the least, I was amazed at how good they sounded! So good, in fact, that I've decided to use that guitar at a gig I'm playing this coming Saturday down in Virginia. Very Happy

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