what kind of strings should i put on my guitar?

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Unread post by Kahn » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:58 am

Pssh, just make your own strings. Thats what all the pros do
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Unread post by dmbiamthecaptainnow » Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:10 pm

No it doesnt hurt to play on coated strings, it hurts to play on dirty strings, my callouses are pretty tough. I was just wondering if anyone had the problem of the coating peeling off.
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Unread post by Blake » Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:54 pm

dmbiamthecaptainnow wrote:No it doesnt hurt to play on coated strings, it hurts to play on dirty strings, my callouses are pretty tough. I was just wondering if anyone had the problem of the coating peeling off.
im amazed you can even tell a difference :shock:
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Unread post by Willin » Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:54 pm

I own an AW100 and it's equipped with elixirs. I swear by them.

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Unread post by Dutch » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:05 pm

not a fan of elixirs. i dont think i will every stray from martin medium gauge.
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Unread post by paulaitchison » Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:47 am

D'Addario EXP15


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these strings bring new life to my axe,plus they are so easy too play and do solo licks on.
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Unread post by GuitarGuy305 » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:54 am

I really like EXPs too, but I hate the cost. Same with the Elixers with the coating. I usually buy the 10 packs of D'Addario EJ16s for like $30. I gig about twice a month and usually like a new set each gig, so I can't justify $12-15 every other week.
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Unread post by Grachi » Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:09 am

elixir lights, nanoweb, phosphor bronze = perfection

and if you have a dreadnaught or strong fingers, the mediums are incredible. I don't like the feel of mediums or i would use them just because the sound is phenomenal, especially on elixirs.
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Unread post by Kahn » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:23 pm

Those EXPs suck. Elixirs are ok for general day to day playing, but I hate the way they sound out of a PA, at least with my set-up.

Phosphor-Bronze is def the way to go, still searching for that perfect one though.
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Unread post by paulaitchison » Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:35 pm

Kahn wrote:Those EXPs suck. Elixirs are ok for general day to day playing, but I hate the way they sound out of a PA, at least with my set-up.

Phosphor-Bronze is def the way to go, still searching for that perfect one though.
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Unread post by Kahn » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:01 pm

I love uncoated, its just not fiscally efficient for me right now in terms of keeping strings clean
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