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Unread post by KevinGTArch » Sun Apr 06, 2003 7:12 pm

I'm currently giving the new D'addario EXP 80/20 Bronze (EXP11) a trial run...mostly because the Guitar Center near my apartment was out of the EXP16. I have to say I'm really happy I decided to give them a chance! I've had them on my guitar for about 2 weeks now and they really have settled in nicely. I've been playing them fairly intensely indoor and outdoor and so far they have retained VERY little dirt. The sound has all the warmth of the standard D'add EXP strings but with a little but more brightness on the higher strings. I would recommend giving them a shot at least once - I'm glad I did.

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Unread post by billywestom » Mon Apr 07, 2003 5:20 am

DMBFreak84 wrote:i just bought some Martin SP Phosphor Bronze strings and im happy, gives it a better tone than what i originally had (which i think was just some regular Martin SP's, silk and steel)
i have been using these, but i am going to try the d'addarios, cause it seems like strings could sound better :?
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Unread post by Stuntcheeks » Mon Apr 07, 2003 2:51 pm

I tossed some D'addario EXP 17s (the mediums) on. I don't think I'll ever go back. I love them. The difference b/t lights and mediums is night and day. My guitar sounds so much better and is louder.

On a side note, I picked up my neighbor's guitar that has lights on them and it feels odd now after using the heavier guage.
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Unread post by billywestom » Mon Apr 07, 2003 4:01 pm

i just ordered some exp 16's....i have always been using extra light, so i'm gonna try light....oh, another side note...i first got extra lights cause i figured they would bend better, for songs like WWYS....a guy at my local music shop says, "yeah, the would bend better, but yer not supposed to play lead with an acoustic..." asshole.....
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Unread post by Pickles » Mon Apr 07, 2003 4:05 pm

smack him :lol:
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Unread post by billywestom » Mon Apr 07, 2003 4:18 pm

yeah, the owners of the shop are awesome, but this guy is some punk rocker in his early twenties with a studded collar...poser :P
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Unread post by Pickles » Mon Apr 07, 2003 4:24 pm

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Unread post by KevinGTArch » Mon Apr 07, 2003 7:13 pm

Go back to that store....immediately...and point that person in the direction of Tim Reynolds. Then ask him if you shouldn't lead on an acoustic. TR can do ANYTHING on an acoustic.

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Unread post by Pickles » Mon Apr 07, 2003 7:54 pm

just as long as you smack him im good. lol
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Unread post by DaveKenneysBand » Mon Apr 07, 2003 10:41 pm

I tried the Martin SP Extra Lights and Lights and I can't say that I was too impressed with them. They sounded half decent when I slapped them on, but they had no life what so ever. I was at the guitar shop talking about my new MARTIN D-35 (hell fuckin yeah) and the guy there recommended the elixer nanoweb mediums. I'm currently head over heels and I will never go back. I bought another set or two and put one on my Yamaha too and they still sound great. You should hear that Martin. It's a musical orgasm.
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Unread post by billywestom » Mon Apr 07, 2003 10:46 pm

ok, i smacked him today, but i cut my hand on his earings...doh!
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Unread post by Fran » Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:09 am

sorry about this but what strings does dave use again, a friend of mine wanted to know.
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Unread post by daverlyhills41420 » Mon Apr 21, 2003 12:08 pm

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Dave's strings question

Unread post by Adam_Phillips » Mon Apr 21, 2003 3:13 pm

Dave actually plays D'Addario EXP15's, which are extra lights. EXP15's are decent strings, and I do use them when I play live, but for recording or home playing or whatever, Elixir Medium or Light gauge are definately the way to go. They seem to give more bass and a stronger and overall well-balanced sound. I personally think that the EXP15's lack the well-balanced sound. They seem to give plenty of treble, but lack a deeper bass sound.
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