Elixir Mediums

PlayLikeDave · Unread post by **PlayLikeDave** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:30 pm

Can anyone say garden hoses for strings? These things are massive. I am getting lights/extra lights next time.

Anyone else have anything to say about Elixir mediums or which elixir they prefer (if elixirs are preferred)?

peace

Ando · Unread post by **Ando** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:34 pm

I've never tried elixir mediums. I think FJ has medium nans on, ask him.

jrm · Unread post by **jrm** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:08 pm

When I played elixers (don't anymore) I liked the mediums.

2StepGranny · Unread post by **2StepGranny** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:22 pm

Yeah, they're F'ing huge, I always used the Extra Lights. But now I find myself playing D'Addario Extra Lights, and it's saving me $6 a pack :-)

. I would try to invest in those if you haven't, I love them!

ryopan · Unread post by **ryopan** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:23 pm

i played em one time. pretty good. yeah, nice and thick but thats what i was after.

whatshername · Unread post by **whatshername** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 3:56 pm

i play elixir lights...12's. i love em. except i haven't played them in two weeks because my guitar is in getting fixed....should have it back any day now. the wait is KILLIN me!

DT · Unread post by DT » Wed Jan 21, 2004 5:15 pm

i used to play EXP mediums... they were big but i liked the sound and i played even better once i switched back to lights

2StepGranny · Unread post by **2StepGranny** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 5:19 pm

I've noticed that as well... play a thicker gage string and then go back, or to, and smaller gage string. It makes playing so much easier. Easier to hold down, and it comes in clearer once you realize that you don't have to worry about straining yourself to hold down the strings, but maybe that's just me, ;-)

suchamale · Unread post by **suchamale** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 8:49 am

I love Elixir mediums, that is all I use. I've never had any problems with them and they produce a great sound.

infoghost · Unread post by **infoghost** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:22 am

Man, the elixir debate could go on forever.

Personally, I don't like them at all. I don't like how they feel and I don't like the sound. It's very hard to describe, but to me, they just don't sound 'right.' I think I prefer uncoated strings, but if I had to use them, I'd go with the D'addario EXP's. I have them on now, and they are not too bad. They at least feel like acoustic strings to me. I am going to try some EJ16's next.

Elixirs last forever though. I don't think I'd like mediums myself, too big.

Speenis · Unread post by **Speenis** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:28 am

I have Medium Elixir Nano's on right now. I am content with them. I haven't gotten new strings in nearly a year so I can't really compare right now cuz they sound like the voice of god to me. How come no one here uses mediums? I thought that it was the smart thing to do if you have a Dreadnaught. At least i think thats what Taylor says. Something about neck tension or somethin, but i don't really know what i'm talking about.
Big gulps! All Right! Welp, cya later

infoghost · Unread post by **infoghost** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:41 am

I'd probably use mediums if I just strummed a few chords, but the lights are better for me.

I have NO idea how Dave uses those super-lights. No idea.

PureDaveAddict · Unread post by **PureDaveAddict** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:49 pm

I use Elixer Mediums on my A&L Dread, really brings out the base... fun slammin, last forever. But i would never use them on any other kind of guitar, I use D'add's extralight's on my Tak, super sweet fingerpicking, clear natural sound. It really depends on what kind of guitar you're using. Even though mediums are pretty much garden hoses, on a dread lights just dont work.

fatjack · Unread post by **fatjack** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 11:14 pm

you think mediums are too big? i wish they made em bigger...

jjcucio · Unread post by **jjcucio** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 10:58 am

mediums have a really deep "thoing" if you will, i dont like that so much, music sounds a little higher, yet more crisp with the custom lights that i picked up. I would suggest them to anyone. Small and very good response, rather than the "garden hose" effect mentioned earlier

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