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The absolute longest lasting acoustic strings?
Posted on 8/14/12 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 8/14/12 at 1:12 pm
Is there anything better than elixers?
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Posted on 8/14/12 at 1:20 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Is there anything better than elixers?
I'd be interested to know. I play up to 3 hours a day (2 6-string acoustics and a 12-string acoustic) and I've found Elixirs to last 2-3 times longer than the D-Addario's I used to use. Elixirs are worth the extra money, I believe.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 1:22 pm to TigerPanzer
That's all I've ever bought. They last long enough to justify the price for sure, but if there's something better I'd like to know.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 1:28 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I haven't found any better than Elixer either.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 1:46 pm to ezride25
Well I guess I'll be sticking with elixers
Posted on 8/14/12 at 1:56 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Is there anything better than elixers?
not that i've found
Posted on 8/14/12 at 2:13 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Is there anything better than elixers?
This is all I have used for years, especially for the sound. Yet, I find myself still popping strings so often. I pop at least a string a week.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 2:18 pm to CocoLoco
Bumping up to the next gauge will help. Also, try a more flexible pick if you can stand the different feel. If neither of the above work, you aren't doing it right. 
Posted on 8/14/12 at 2:20 pm to CocoLoco
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I pop at least a string a week.
Jesus Christ what in the frick are you doing?
Posted on 8/14/12 at 2:31 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I don't care for coated strings, as they sound tinny to my ears (so I put up with changing regular phosphor bronze for the tone) BUT, I'd say Elixers are probably as good as any.
HOWEVER I'd definitely recommend the coated strings from D'Adarrio b/c they are made here in the USA.
HOWEVER I'd definitely recommend the coated strings from D'Adarrio b/c they are made here in the USA.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 2:40 pm to CottonWasKing
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Jesus Christ what in the frick are you doing?
I play kind of hard I guess.
I do a lot of finger picking, and it's just a habit, I play hard.
I do use the Elixir Lights though.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 3:31 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Elixir Polyweb if you can still find them, otherwise the Nanoweb work better than any other string I've tried...
Posted on 8/14/12 at 3:49 pm to a want
I've been using elixer phosphor bronze.
Are the coated strings more durable? I really hate buying new strings and I don't play very often.
Are the coated strings more durable? I really hate buying new strings and I don't play very often.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 3:50 pm to a want
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D'Adarrio
My preferred string as well
Posted on 8/14/12 at 4:05 pm to CocoLoco
I did a count from these 4 packs. This is from about the last 6 months; there are 13 missing strings. I've probably bought a single string or two as well.
So, not every week, but yea, I pop way too many
Posted on 8/14/12 at 4:09 pm to CocoLoco
I very seldom ever break a string unless they were old to begin with or I'm fricking around with different tunings.
This post was edited on 8/14/12 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 8/14/12 at 4:16 pm to CottonWasKing
I feel like a circus freak now.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 4:21 pm to CocoLoco
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I feel like a circus freak now.
A buddy that I jam with regularly is like you. I don't know if I've ever seen him make it through a whole show without having to change a string out
This post was edited on 8/14/12 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:22 pm to CottonWasKing
I pop quite a few, but always due to alternate turnings.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:27 pm to Meursault
I love elixirs. Unlike most strings I find the sounds gets better right before they are done.
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