Changing Mega Slinky Strings

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  1. GreatGretsch

    GreatGretsch Country Gent

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    I’ve been using Ernie Ball Power Slinky strings for years now. I smashed my pinky finger while doing a break job on my car this past summer. I’ve been trying different mixes of gauges. 10s just won’t stay in tune and I don’t much care how they feel and bend (I play a Hot Rod). I just tried the Mega Slinky strings and they appear to be the solution. They go from a 10.5 - 46. The bottom strings (28, 38, 48) are the same as an 11 set with the top three strings (10.5, 13.5, 17.5) being a .5 gauge lighter. This little reduction in size makes a big difference. I have one gig under my belt using them. I was very happy with them. The guitar maintained tune and my finger felt great. The guitar sounds good, maybe even better than the 11s.

    Anyone else using them?
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  2. pmac11

    pmac11 Country Gent

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    No, but I think I'll give them a try. Thanks for sharing!
     
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  3. Tony65x55

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    I'm glad it worked for you. I've been using Slinky 10s with no issues. Ernie makes decent strings.
     
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  4. Easyrom

    Easyrom Electromatic

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    Not the same brand (use to use Ernie Ball 10 and 11 for a long time though), but did the same "compromise" that you did when going with Curt Mangan 10.5. Slightly different gauges though (10,5 / 14 / 17 / 26 / 38 / 48). Like it very much on both my Collings I35-LC and my new Duo Jet '59 RI. Stays really well in tune, plays well, sounds great.
     
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  5. thunder58

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    Yes , glad it all worked out for you also
     
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  6. GreatGretsch

    GreatGretsch Country Gent

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    Famous last words. They work for me today. Who knows what tomorrow will bring:) ...

    What was surprising is how much difference .5 gauge increments make.
     
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