Favorite Acoustic Guitar Strings

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What's your favorite brand of strings for an acoustic guitar?



D'Adarrio? Elixir? Ernie Ball? Gibson? Etc..

also, i'd like to know of some 'undiscovered' brands.. (you know.. the type that's really really awesome just not as commercialized / not as popular )

i'd love to hear from ya guys

[Markster]

I used to use GHS all the time.
For about a year I've been using Webstrings Home - Guitar Strings - Electric Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings -Bass Strings - Mandolin Strings - Banjo Strings
Great strings for the money.(Probably made for them by GHS.)

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ohh! Webstrings! hehe i know this site never checked em out for their strings though this is the site where i get most of my backgrounds for webpages.. they have some pretty cool wallpaper-size images perfect for the job Guitar Wallpaper - Index - Guitar Strings - Webstrings

[Tone Seeker]

Cleartone strings came on my Larrivee, and I'm really pleased with them.

Cleartone Strings - The Difference is Clear

Terry.

[lp junior freak]

i like the martin strings in phosphor bronze either medium or light

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Originally Posted by Tone Seeker

Cleartone strings came on my Larrivee, and I'm really pleased with them.

Cleartone Strings - The Difference is Clear

Terry.

cool

sounds like one of the guitar world's best kept secrets

[coldsteal2]

Originally Posted by lp junior freak

i like the martin strings in phosphor bronze either medium or light

I use Martin strings also

[thefishingline]

martin marquis mediums

[MIDNIGHT]

hmm.. martin sounds like a good brand.. i'll check it out sometime

what do you guys think about Elixir's?

[mmcquain]

I use these on my Taylor T5... light enough guage for an electric guitarist
that doesn't like the heavier feel of traditional acoustic guitar strings.

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Originally Posted by mmcquain

I use these on my Taylor T5... light enough guage for an electric guitarist
that doesn't like the heavier feel of traditional acoustic guitar strings.

right now, im using the EJ 17's.. it's kinda-ish (:rofl) thick for me

i think next time, i'll try a lighter gauge (probably the EJ16's) OR try a new brand altogether



(P.S. i don't smoke )

[KristianJ]

I've chopped and changed a bit over my years of acoustic playing. My style's a bit percussive, but not too aggressive. Started off exclusively with D'Addario EJ16s, then last year tried Martin Phosphor Bronze (life wasn't good on them), Elixir Nanowebs (sounded great but I broke a string after 4 weeks, which was disappointing considering the reputation they have) and Ernie Ball Slinky 12-54s (which I pretty much have settled on for now - lifespan's reasonably good and they have a very acceptable tone).

[thefishingline]

Originally Posted by mmcquain

I use these on my Taylor T5... light enough guage for an electric guitarist
that doesn't like the heavier feel of traditional acoustic guitar strings.

It's tough enough getting any mid-range out of a Taylor...trying to get it using a set of .10's I would think impossible.

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Originally Posted by KristianJ

I've chopped and changed a bit over my years of acoustic playing. My style's a bit percussive, but not too aggressive. Started off exclusively with D'Addario EJ16s, then last year tried Martin Phosphor Bronze (life wasn't good on them), Elixir Nanowebs (sounded great but I broke a string after 4 weeks, which was disappointing considering the reputation they have) and Ernie Ball Slinky 12-54s (which I pretty much have settled on for now - lifespan's reasonably good and they have a very acceptable tone).

"Different strokes for different [old] folks."
~Greg



P.S. glad ya finally found your ideal strings

[mmcquain]

Originally Posted by thefishingline

It's tough enough getting any mid-range out of a Taylor...trying to get it using a set of .10's I would think impossible.

True, I've noticed that on some Taylors as well. However, with the T5 I haven't had a problem - just tweak the bass and treble controls on the guitar or the settings on the Tech 21 SansAmp Acoustic DI that I run it thru and I'm good to go.

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Originally Posted by mmcquain

True, I've noticed that on some Taylors as well. However, with the T5 I haven't had a problem - just tweak the bass and treble controls on the guitar or the settings on the Tech 21 SansAmp Acoustic DI that I run it thru and I'm good to go.

but how about when you play it raw and unamplified? still no prob with the mid range?

[mmcquain]

Originally Posted by midnightdreamer

but how about when you play it raw and unamplified? still no prob with the mid range?

Not too bad considering it is a thinline body, with not nearly as much room inside for the sound to build/amplify. The T5 was really made to be played plugged in. I would never say it will give you the traditional "acoustic" sound as real as the real thing.

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Originally Posted by mmcquain

Not too bad considering it is a thinline body, with not nearly as much room inside for the sound to build/amplify. The T5 was really made to be played plugged in. I would never say it will give you the traditional "acoustic" sound as real as the real thing.

i see.. thanks for the answer how might you compared the T5 to other acoustic-electrics you've used? (ovations maybe, seagulls like i have, etc )

[thefishingline]

Originally Posted by mmcquain

True, I've noticed that on some Taylors as well. However, with the T5 I haven't had a problem - just tweak the bass and treble controls on the guitar or the settings on the Tech 21 SansAmp Acoustic DI that I run it thru and I'm good to go.

I wasn't talking about electrified on stage I was talking about acoustically in a room just playing on your lap...never like the taylors because of that.

[mmcquain]

Originally Posted by midnightdreamer

i see.. thanks for the answer how might you compared the T5 to other acoustic-electrics you've used? (ovations maybe, seagulls like i have, etc )

I used to have a decent Ovation acoustic/electric but let's just say that it's round back and my 'um, er' "round" front didn't fit so well together (it would roll upwards over my belly until it felt more like I was playing a dobro!)

Sound-wise the Ovation had a "fuller" sound when played unplugged (deeper body = fuller sound). But I like the sound of the Taylor when plugged in just fine. I've noticed a lot of contemporary Christian artist are using the T5 in performance... I think that is because it is a good cross between an electric and an acoustic guitar. The sounds you get out of it are more like a Dave Mathews sound than a traditional acoustic.

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Originally Posted by mmcquain

I used to have a decent Ovation acoustic/electric but let's just say that it's round back and my 'um, er' "round" front didn't fit so well together (it would roll upwards over my belly until it felt more like I was playing a dobro!)

Sound-wise the Ovation had a "fuller" sound when played unplugged (deeper body = fuller sound). But I like the sound of the Taylor when plugged in just fine. I've noticed a lot of contemporary Christian artist are using the T5 in performance... I think that is because it is a good cross between an electric and an acoustic guitar. The sounds you get out of it are more like a Dave Mathews sound than a traditional acoustic.

can ya post of your T5 mike?

[mmcquain]

Originally Posted by midnightdreamer

can ya post of your T5 mike?

I'm not one to pass up a chance to show off one of the family
The T5 is named after my wife (she says it's her favorite) so here ya' go...

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ohh! ive seen this one around in the gallery! she's pretty mike!

(and she's blue too! )

[coldsteal2]

Wow!!