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re: Any guitar players on this board? (String preference)
Posted on 10/4/19 at 4:12 pm to Friedbrie
Posted on 10/4/19 at 4:12 pm to Friedbrie
On my 52 Martin D18 my usual go to is Elixir Nanoweb PB Mediums...but right behind that is D'Addario PB Mediums.
For grins and giggles I just tried these.... Ernie Ball Paradigm and so far really like them.
I have never really liked Martin strings for some reason, just my ear I guess. IMHO, each guitar has a "sounds best" brand of strings and I prefer the tone after they've been on for a couple weeks and the sparkle has worn down some.
If you are changing every 3 months, you should box them up and send them here.
Second Strings Project
For grins and giggles I just tried these.... Ernie Ball Paradigm and so far really like them.
I have never really liked Martin strings for some reason, just my ear I guess. IMHO, each guitar has a "sounds best" brand of strings and I prefer the tone after they've been on for a couple weeks and the sparkle has worn down some.
If you are changing every 3 months, you should box them up and send them here.
Second Strings Project
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 4:54 pm to ForLSU56
EXP is a D'Addario proprietary string-life-extending coating, "80/20" is a broad industry term describing a specific bronze alloy - specifically the mix of copper, tin, zinc. 80/20 is a term used by multiple manufacturers. "Phosphor Bronze" is a different specific bronze alloy used by multiple manufacturers.
Easiest loose description I can give you ... the 80/20 alloy generally (VERY generally) is said to be tonally brighter, the phosphor bronze tonally warmer. But some people's will tell you just the opposite. Why? It's a case by case, taste by taste personal perception thing, not a right vs. wrong thing.
Try both and lean towards your preference. I prefer phosphor bronzes and it's what I put on most guitars I work on. But I stock both alloys.
Easiest loose description I can give you ... the 80/20 alloy generally (VERY generally) is said to be tonally brighter, the phosphor bronze tonally warmer. But some people's will tell you just the opposite. Why? It's a case by case, taste by taste personal perception thing, not a right vs. wrong thing.
Try both and lean towards your preference. I prefer phosphor bronzes and it's what I put on most guitars I work on. But I stock both alloys.
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