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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Acoustic Guitar Strings |
For Steel String guitars what strings do you prefer? 80/20? Phosphor/Bronze? Coated? I'm in need of placing an order and wondered what was popular these days. Thank You!!! |
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| Author: | bftobin [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Tough question. For me, I'm not a fan of coated, BUT I don't have a lot of experience with them. It depends on the guitar. I think Phosphor/bronze is a really good all around string for most guitars. I've also used 80/20 on some guitars, and it's very bright initially, but once they're played for a while they calm down a lot and sound very nice. If I was to be placing a bulk order, I believe I would go with Phosphorus/bronze. Brent |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Brent, Good info, thanks for the reply |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Martin Strings for acoustics. Period. |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Let us know where you find a good deal! I always seem to miss the group buys and need some. Group buys usually get them for $2-2.5 a set I think. I can't really tell much difference in quality US made string brands. |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
die Doppel-Post |
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| Author: | Nick Royle [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
What do people think of D'addario vs Martin phosphor bronze? |
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| Author: | Ken Jones [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Every guitar that comes through the door at Dream Guitars gets D'Addario EXP 80/20's. For a coated string they sound great, and of course, they occasionally hang on the wall more than a few days, so non-coated strings aren't an option. Consequently, every repair I do for Paul gets the same, unless the customer specifies something different. I do like the warmth of phosphor bronze, but they do tend to squelch the trebles a bit. Ken Jones Mountain Song Guitars |
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Filippo Morelli wrote: That said I'd love to know where to get Martin SP lights in bulk. Filippo stringthis.com sells the Martin SP Lights in bulk.... |
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| Author: | Rodger Knox [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
For my guitars I like the Elixers, they last so much longer than anything else. My strings usually die from corrosion, I don't play that much and I've got more than one guitar. I get the Ernie Ball Slinkys(electric) or Earthwound(acoustic) for guitars I'm working on, they're not bad and they're cheap in bulk. I don't see the logic in using better strings until I'm done with the strings-on strings-off in finishing up. You guys probably don't have to do that. |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Chris Pile wrote: Martin Strings for acoustics. Period. Likewise. I do like the Martin Bluegrass Med-Light if I'm not playing a lot. It has a 56 low E and and 11 high and sound great. Second are Phosphor bronze. I generally always push mediums on anyone who plays a bit. Like da big bass. |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
D'Addario, EXP16's here.. Yes, they are a coated string. They last a long time, and are relatively inexpensive. Under $7 w/free shipping. |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
I like the Elixer Nano-webs bronze strings. Last a really long time. |
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| Author: | MarkParkinson [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
coated elixir 80/20 are the best I have tried so far (gauge 12) Today I bought some coated D'addario phosphor bronze, 12's to see what they are like |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
I personally use light gauge D'Addario Phosphor Bronze, replacing the E and B with a .13 and .17. I might try the Martins if they last longer? |
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| Author: | bftobin [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Like Filippo, I order in bulk from Euphenon (Walter P Lipton Co.) and have been since the mid 80's. They sell other stuff as well.They're a very good string and you can put together custom sets. Other than that, I sometimes use strings.com for some name brand stuff. Brent |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Very Informative. I have been using D'addario phosphor bronze bought in bulk. I need some individually wrapped strings to send home with people. I have never tried coated but would like to. MarkParkinson wrote: coated elixir 80/20 are the best I have tried so far (gauge 12) Today I bought some coated D'addario phosphor bronze, 12's to see what they are like Mark, I would be very interested in how you would compare these two strings |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
I like D'Addario EXP's 80/20 coated strings. I never really liked the sound of Phospor bronze with the exception of DR strings. But now I only use the D'Addario EXP. It's a personal preference though. |
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| Author: | mustache79 [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Over at acoustic guitar forum there was a lengthy thread about this a few months ago. http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/foru ... you+use%3F Hope you find this useful. I believe more people use PB to 80/20. As for coated strings Elixer, D'Addario EXP's, and DR's Dragonskins are pretty popular. Popular brands I see most people using: D'Addario DR Ernie Ball John Pearse Elixer GHS Thomastik Dean Markley Martin |
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| Author: | J.L.K. Vesa [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
I think it is an equation of player, guitar and string, even the pick if one is used. I have not found a string type or brand that would work best for every guitar I have or have made, but for my personal acoustic (redwood/eir OM size) I prefer Thomastic Infeld spectrum bronze. |
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| Author: | Quine [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
For me its GHS Bright Bronze. They have a bit more twang than regular 80/20's but less than phosphor bronze. They seem to sound new longer too My second choice is Martin SP. Can't go wrong with those |
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| Author: | Mark Chinworth [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
EXP phos/bronze light. I change my strings once per year; although, I build much more than I play. I've grown accustom to them over the years, so they sound right to my ears on my guitar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free |
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| Author: | MarkParkinson [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Joe Beaver wrote: Very Informative. I have been using D'addario phosphor bronze bought in bulk. I need some individually wrapped strings to send home with people. I have never tried coated but would like to. Mark, I would be very interested in how you would compare these two strings OK I will let you know, I am hoping to get the wirey, tangy sound from the D'addario's |
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