Ernie Ball! Just hooked up some dope Low G ukulele strings
this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2026
28 points (91.2% liked)
guitars
5892 readers
1 users here now
Welcome to /c/guitars! Let's show off our new guitar pics, ask questions about playing, theory, luthier-ship, and more!
Please bring all positive vibes to the community and leave the toxic stuff elsewhere.
Rules:
-
Treat others with respect. ALL others.
-
No spam
-
No self promotion
-
No NSFW
-
No circle jerk posts, there are other places for that silliness, and they are wonderful. Not here.
founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
I've always used Ernie Ball Super Slinkys on my electrics, and now I'm afraid to try anything else. They've always been great.
I try different things on my acoustics, usually Dadarrios, but sometimes Ernie Ball Earthwoods, or Martins. I've been getting into nylon string stuff lately, and trying different things, haven't settled on a favorite, but I like ball ends. I hate tying strings, like a caveman.
Cobalt Slinky Is great for my nickel allergy :)
I live and die by Cobalt Slinky. Nothing like a fresh set of Cobalts.
They'd be my go-to if I lived in the US.
I'm pretty sure they're available outside the US as well.
Elixir for coated strings. Stringjoy for non-coated.
I’m in love with my latest sets from Stringjoy.
Elixir has been my string for decades, though lately I’ve been going back to GHS which is what I used when I first started playing.
Stringjoy has been the most economic way to get great strings for me. Absolutely love them.
I’m in love with my latest sets from Stringjoy.
Same! They’re fun to play and the ones I got feel like they encourage precision. So light, great tone.
I'm a Rotosound Red user right here. Love the double high e string gimmick :)
I'm probably going with Rotosound when I get through last packs of D'addarios.
I actually hear more hype around them from bass players, and I haven't changed the strings on my one bass in a while so maybe I need to get on that.
TIL that Italy is a "flawed democracy". I have Aquila strings on most of my acoustic instruments. Their synthetic gut strings are as close to the real thing as it can get, and they are quite affordable. The caveat is that "New Nylgut" strings are literally unplayable for about the first three days.
I swear by d'addario nyxl, specifically 11-52s. Most durable strings for people who are lazy like me, and perfect for my extreme metal needs xD. Nice thick tone.
I love them, but D'addario seriously pissed me off with the AI thing, hence this post.
Ahhh I see. Missed that post.