Ian Thornley's Strings
In a detailed interview with guitarguitar, Ian Thornley, the renowned singer and guitarist, explicitly mentions his preference for using D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Medium Electric Guitar Strings (11-49) on guitars tuned a half step down. Thornley describes the strings as feeling similar to tens at the standard 440 Hz concert pitch, highlighting his transition over the years to lighter strings for their balance of flexibility and clarity in chords. He contrasts his current choice with his past preference for heavier sets, noting, "I’ve discovered that a half step down with elevens...it’s got the right amount of...I can still shake the note and bend it as far as I want, but I can still hustle. If I play a nice chord, I can hear all the notes in it." This insight from Thornley not only confirms his use of the specified strings but also sheds light on his evolving approach to guitar tone and playability.
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