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Unread post by ledzepp4l » Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:34 am

Just wondering what you guys thought the best strings to play are. Acoustic of course. I am using elixirs now and they are pretty sweet. Thanks.
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Unread post by Speenis » Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:35 am

I don't think I have ever bought the same strings twice, except for elixir nanowebs. I like em. I have a set of Martin SP mediums and I really don't like them as much as the elixirs.
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Unread post by Snyder » Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:40 am

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Unread post by dmb_tatertot » Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:56 am

I usually use Elixir Custom Lights... they have a really nice tone and feel. But when i went to the store today they were out so i bought my second fav.. D'addario EXP15s. they are pretty sweet too!
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Unread post by mbgreen » Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:59 am

Wow. Original and thought provoking question. :)

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Unread post by jeffro » Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:36 am

I agree with Snyder on this one.
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Unread post by DT » Tue Apr 20, 2004 11:41 am

regular old phosphor bronze.... i probably like the D'Addario's the best right now but they dont last as long as Martins


i dont think it matters as much as everyone would think, i usually just ask the guy for whatever phosphor ones are cheap, i think they sound the best and they cost about 1/3 of elixirs
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Unread post by Brock » Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:04 pm

I prefer D'Addario EJ16's on my guitar, but each string will sound different on different guitars, and the tone of strings will sound better or worse to each individual. Moral of the story: Every time you change strings, try a different pack. Pretty soon you'll find the ones you like the best.
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Unread post by DMBFan63 » Tue Apr 20, 2004 1:44 pm

The Dreaming Tree wrote:regular old phosphor bronze.... i probably like the D'Addario's the best right now but they dont last as long as Martins


i dont think it matters as much as everyone would think, i usually just ask the guy for whatever phosphor ones are cheap, i think they sound the best and they cost about 1/3 of elixirs
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Unread post by whip3512 » Tue Apr 20, 2004 3:06 pm

Best strings is all relative. No such thing.

Elixers are my favorite though. The Polywebs are a little hard to get used to, but I think they're pretty sweet. I've had the same set on my guitar for a couple months now, and I go through strings pretty quick.
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Unread post by Thomas » Tue Apr 20, 2004 5:58 pm

The Dreaming Tree wrote:regular old phosphor bronze.... i probably like the D'Addario's the best right now but they dont last as long as Martins


i dont think it matters as much as everyone would think, i usually just ask the guy for whatever phosphor ones are cheap, i think they sound the best and they cost about 1/3 of elixirs
well yeah the cost 1/3 less but they only last for about a week or two.

i've tried cheap strings and i really like them but i just love how you can buy a set of elixers and leave them on for over a month and they'll still sound good. cheap strings die too fast :(
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Unread post by DMBFan63 » Tue Apr 20, 2004 6:19 pm

elijah77jc wrote:
The Dreaming Tree wrote:regular old phosphor bronze.... i probably like the D'Addario's the best right now but they dont last as long as Martins


i dont think it matters as much as everyone would think, i usually just ask the guy for whatever phosphor ones are cheap, i think they sound the best and they cost about 1/3 of elixirs
well yeah the cost 1/3 less but they only last for about a week or two.

i've tried cheap strings and i really like them but i just love how you can buy a set of elixers and leave them on for over a month and they'll still sound good. cheap strings die too fast :(
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Unread post by everydayDMBfan_18 » Tue Apr 20, 2004 6:39 pm

Elixers are waaaaay to bright for my taste...
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Unread post by whatshername » Tue Apr 20, 2004 6:40 pm

elixir nanowebs...12s
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Unread post by jsgksu » Tue Apr 20, 2004 6:53 pm

elixir nanos light mediums
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