Guitar Strings

rv_bass · December 04, 2025, 04:36:04 PM

Just wondering what strings people use on Alembic guitars, especially Alembic Series guitars. Thanks!

edwardofhuncote · December 04, 2025, 04:50:58 PM

Go up a gauge on that medium-scale. 11's will feel better.

rv_bass · December 04, 2025, 05:11:12 PM

I shall try that, thanks, Greg!

lbpesq · 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.

Bill, tgo

rv_bass · December 05, 2025, 07:20:33 AM

Thanks, Bill, I will look into those as well!

Glynn · 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.
Glynn

rv_bass · 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.

cozmik_cowboy · 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.

Peter

jazzyvee · 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