Gabriel Tenorio Strings

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Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by postpostrock » Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:36 pm

Anyone else using these? I had my Jazzmaster set up with them. Now I want them on everything.

I’ve played most of the common brands over the years. I usually keep Ernie Ball around because you can get them almost anywhere. These just sound good.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by JVG » Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:42 am

I tried to buy some, but the shipping cost to the other side of the world was a problem. I know Curtis Novak uses them, so that's a fair endorsement.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by postpostrock » Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:41 pm

JVG wrote:
Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:42 am
I tried to buy some, but the shipping cost to the other side of the world was a problem. I know Curtis Novak uses them, so that's a fair endorsement.

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I bought through Chicago Music Exchange. They don’t stock all sizes, but the super 10’s they do. They work great on my JM.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by WingedWords » Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:19 am

JVG wrote:
Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:42 am
I tried to buy some, but the shipping cost to the other side of the world was a problem. I know Curtis Novak uses them, so that's a fair endorsement.

J.
I'm not sure where you are, but James Gascoigne at www.homeoftone.co.uk brings them into the UK. He's a good chap to deal with and could be worth an email.

I use them on my JM and love 'em too.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by wooderson » Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:48 pm

Just ordered a couple of sets for my Jaguar and Mustang - expensive, but my last couple of guitars have come with NYXLs and those are $12.99 at GC so the difference isn't that extreme if they really last a long time.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by TeenageShutdown! » Thu Oct 18, 2018 3:42 am

wooderson wrote:
Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:48 pm
Just ordered a couple of sets for my Jaguar and Mustang - expensive, but my last couple of guitars have come with NYXLs and those are $12.99 at GC so the difference isn't that extreme if they really last a long time.
I also use NYXL’s. I’m interested in your take of these GT’s.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by kingmedicine » Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:59 am

I have been mostly using NYXLs 10s for the last couple months, but tried 2 sets of the Gabriel Tenorio Super 10s before going back to the NYXLs. I liked the way that the Gabriel Tenorio strings sounded for the most part (very balanced), but the low E sounded pretty dead on both sets (on two different JMs). I tried re-doing my setup and messing with the nut slots when I installed the second pair, but I just couldn't get used to that low E sound. Granted, my only experience with roundcores, so maybe that is part of the sound.

They did last a long time though and were very stable with trem usage. Ultimately I just liked the snap (zingyness?) of the NYXLs and they last me quite a long time as well.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by daemon » Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:36 pm

I'd never heard of these strings, but got some 11-50s on a whim after reading this thread. So far I really like the feel of them and tuning has been very stable. Going to give them a workout in practice tomorrow.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by daemon » Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:04 am

So I gave the JM50s chance for a week but they weren't for me. If anybody wants them, I'll send them to you for just the cost of shipping. I took these off carefully, and they were cut to fit a Jazzmaster, so as long as that's what you're putting them on you should be fine.. Just send me a PM, I'd hate to see them just go to waste.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by caltimclem » Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:35 am

I've been using the 11-50 and love them. They stay in tune, sound great, and last a long time.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by Jaguar018 » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:28 am

I ordered two sets on Oct 24th and they haven't shown up yet. :/

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by blackbox » Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:35 am

kingmedicine wrote:
Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:59 am
I have been mostly using NYXLs 10s for the last couple months, but tried 2 sets of the Gabriel Tenorio Super 10s before going back to the NYXLs. I liked the way that the Gabriel Tenorio strings sounded for the most part (very balanced), but the low E sounded pretty dead on both sets (on two different JMs). I tried re-doing my setup and messing with the nut slots when I installed the second pair, but I just couldn't get used to that low E sound. Granted, my only experience with roundcores, so maybe that is part of the sound.

They did last a long time though and were very stable with trem usage. Ultimately I just liked the snap (zingyness?) of the NYXLs and they last me quite a long time as well.
I think this is a fair review. I also went back to NYXLs after giving GT strings a fair run. NYXLs breakup better to my ear.

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Re: Gabriel Tenorio Strings

Post by zepset » Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:12 am

Definitely a quality product. The wait time, cost, and service are all things you'll have to come to grips with if you want to use them.

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