Which strings?

[-todgemistro-]

I'm after a new set of strings, as one of mines just snapped, and they have gone dull now anyway so I might aswell replace the whole lot. Which brand do you recommend? All I know is that I want 11s with a wound G, and I want a long lasting bright tone, without being too expensive.

 

Cheers for any help

[javaCat]

I had martins on mine, sounded fine for all of 2 days. I got some dadarios, uncoated, just regular old strings sound great now, theyve already outlasted the martins. Plus theyre cheap.

[-todgemistro-]

Cool thanks. I use d'addarios on my electrics and love em.

[babablowfish]

Martin Phosphor Bronze strings are my personal favorite.

 

You can keep your strings sounding "fresh" a lot longer by using FastFret by ghs. Also you will prolong the life of your strings by washing your hands before playing. Do both each time you play and those strings will last a hell of a lot longer.

[aeschylus]

D'Addario EJ's are probably the best. I find Martins muddy in the bass department.

[Hudman]

I was a lifetime D'Addario EJ16 user until I tried Martin SP Phosphor Bronze strings. I really like them a lot.

[tulefog]

Strings are cheap. You should try several and find what works best for you.

[axe-man48]

Phospher Bronze are brighter than just bronze, but don't lasst as long. Coated strings last long and tend to be bright. D'addario EXP's are good and not too expensive.

[bigby]

I've always used Martins. Just tried the new Martin PB SP+ extended life...very nice strings..

[alphasports]

I used Martin Marquis forever until my luthier recommended I try Elixir coated strings for a recent reset/tuneup on both my HD-28 and SP000-16R. They are more expensive but last 4x as long so end up actually being cheaper. Sound is boomy, bassy, and clear. I no longer use the Martin strings due to inconsistencies I've encountered, particularly in the G.

[dadgad7]

 

Originally posted by Hudman I was a lifetime D'Addario EJ16 user until I tried Martin SP Phosphor Bronze strings. I really like them a lot.

 

 

yup! I'm a new convert to the Martin SP:thu:

[WaveRay]

My HD-28V had Martin SP's on when I bought it. I put on some of those Martin Clapton thingys but didn't like them. Went back to the factory phospher Bronze MSP4200's and fell back in love with the guitar. If they wear out in two days, I'll change em. No big deal. The sound I want on that particular guitar is worth it. I can see using different strings on different guitars. I haven't found a favorite on my 12 string yet, still trying different ones.

[recordingtrack1]

Elixir Nanowebs. Can't stand polywebs.

Sometimes Martin PB's, depending on what kind of mood I am in when I visit my buddie's guitar store. He carries Pearse strings now but I have yet to buy a set. Maybe next time.

 

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[thatsbunk]

dr phosphor bronze mediums work for me.

[theGOOCH]

I like Martin SP, but I usually get the 80/20s Not just because they're a buck cheaper, I just like the way they sound

[recordingtrack1]

nothin' wrong with saving a buck!

 

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[d03nut]

Hudman+1......

[-todgemistro-]

Are Elixir acoustic strings any good then? I hear people dont like their electric ones but acoustic ones arent too bad apparently.. Cheers for all the help.

[6942]

I like D'addario EJ26 strings.