Best strings for Gibson Les Paul Classic
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
Ernie Ball
Paradigm Slinky
10–46 · $13.99
Paradigm coated Slinky for LP Classic gigging with extended life.
Brightness7
Warmth5
Sustain5
Durability9
Playability7
Value7
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D'Addario
EXL115 Blues/Jazz Rock
11–49 · $6.49
EXL115 on LP Classic — Gibson-scale 11-49 adds body to ProBuckers.
Brightness6
Warmth6
Sustain6
Durability6
Playability5
Value9
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D'Addario
NYXL 11-49
11–49 · $12.99
NYXL 11-49 medium gauge pulls more body from LP Classic ProBuckers.
Brightness7
Warmth6
Sustain6
Durability7
Playability6
Value6
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DR Strings
Pure Blues
10–46 · $8.49
Pure nickel for LP Classic blues/fusion character.
Brightness4
Warmth8
Sustain6
Durability5
Playability7
Value7
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Ernie Ball
Regular Slinky
10–46 · $5.49
Slinky is universal — LP Classic includes.
Brightness7
Warmth5
Sustain5
Durability5
Playability7
Value9
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