Seagull Acoustic & Strings.......?

[21rush12]

I got myself a ....Seagull..... "S Series - S6+ CW Cedar" ......about 12 months ago.....I love this acoustic, sounds great.

 

I've tried quite a few sets of strings...

 

Elixir - Excellent but expensive

Godin - Came with guitar, didn't like at all

D'addario - Nice tones yet didn't last long

 

Can anyone share with me their experiences with strings on their Seagull as I've yet to find a perfect string for mine which is affordable............

 

Thanks

 

Johnny

[hammergjh]

I use the D'addarios on my Seagull, M6 Gloss, they seem to last quite awhile and sound nice. I prefer bronze strings. The phosphor-bronze strings feel sharp and uncomfortable. The Martin strings sound nice, but go dead quickly and aren't cheap. The D'addarios are only 3 - 4 bucks a set.

[21rush12]

Thanks for the reply, I've just ordered a set of both "Ernie Ball Earthwood 11-52's (Bronze)" and "Ernie Ball Acoustic Super Slinky 11-52's(Phosphur Bronze)". I'll see how these go over the next few weeks.

 

Am I correct in saying that your suppose to get a more mellow tone with the phosphurs and a brighter tone with the plain branze strings....?

 

I found a thread with a few positive responses on these strings used on satin finished bodies like my Seagull.

 

Cheers again

 

Johnny

[hammergjh]

 

Originally posted by 21rush12 Thanks for the reply, I've just ordered a set of both "Ernie Ball Earthwood 11-52's (Bronze)" and "Ernie Ball Acoustic Super Slinky 11-52's(Phosphur Bronze)". I'll see how these go over the next few weeks. Am I correct in saying that your suppose to get a more mellow tone with the phosphurs and a brighter tone with the plain branze strings....? I found a thread with a few positive responses on these strings used on satin finished bodies like my Seagull. Cheers again Johnny

 

 

Actually I thought the phosphor-bronze stings were supposed to be brighter. I might be wrong, however. Can someone else chime in? Do a google search.

[cfgsteak]

I use John Pearse strings on my S&P Cedar CW...I really like them.

[godofmetalguita]

i have martins on my s12+, they sounded great for about 2 weeks, then they got really dead sounding. I think i want to try out something thinner, i'm curious about these ernie ball acoustic slinkies.

[Preacher Will]

 

Originally posted by hammergjh Actually I thought the phosphor-bronze stings were supposed to be brighter. I might be wrong, however. Can someone else chime in? Do a google search.

 

 

Don't know about the "supposed to" part, but that has been my experience.

[21rush12]

 

Originally posted by godofmetalguita i have martins on my s12+, they sounded great for about 2 weeks, then they got really dead sounding. I think i want to try out something thinner, i'm curious about these ernie ball acoustic slinkies.

 

 

godofmetalguita - I'll let you know how the "Ernie Balls" get along when I've had them on for a few hours, I'll also post back with a review of what I think when they turn dull eventually...........