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Or What Stings do you put on your guitars. Brand name and model.

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d'addario or dean markley coated.

I am new at building, so my opinion may be of less value, but I am a pretty accomplished player and have played for about 15 years. I think coated strings are the best invention since sliced bread. The elixer strings in my opinion have to much of an unnatural feeling and are a bit overpriced, but i'd still use them also.

D'Addario PB lights, once we receive the ones we paid for 7 months ago!

Otherwise, I buy them in bulk from Euphonon...PB lights.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

I have been thru' virtually every brand from nanos, polys, even 24carat gold gimmicky strings that sounded like they'd been dragged through a cowpat and left to dry....

From Elixirs to D'Addario....

Elixir coated strings just seemed to tarnish quickly...and nanos made my guitar look like it had been played by a left-handed Italian who had just eaten a cheesy pizza and not washed his hands...

In the last two years I have stuck to Martin M140 Light Strings (80/20). They are awesome, as they seem to have a very brassy sound for the first few plays which is interesting, then settles down to a consistent crisp tone for a long time.

Check out NewTone strings. They are super expensive but last forever and don't loose that "punch" like many strings do.

[QUOTE=JJ Donohue] D'Addario PB lights, once we receive the ones we paid for 7 months ago!

Otherwise, I buy them in bulk from Euphonon...PB lights.[/QUOTE]
I checked out Euphonon web page, I didn't see who made the strings. Are they D'Addario?

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I order bulk phosphor-bronze strings from Euphonon and use them for settting up my guitars (neck, saddle, and nut adjustments). When I deliver a guitar and for my own use I use John Pearse strings. I have been playing for 35 years and building for 3 years and I have not found a string that rings so beatuifully and has as long a life. I have tried coated and treated strings but they just don't deliver the sounf the Pearse strings do.

D'add PB light on most of my guitars. I get a good price on D'add strings here in Canada. I personally like GHS especially for some of the different sets (true-med) that they offer.

I'm curious to try some of the newtone strings Paul mentioned. I've heard good things about them. Where is the best place to buy?

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Josh House

Canadian Luthier Supply
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House Guitars - Custom Built Acoustic Instruments.
http://www.houseguitars.com

Does anyone buy from this mob?

Stringthis

I have a friend here in Aus who is buying his strings from them and recommended them.

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Bob Connor
Geelong, Australia

Always Martin SP or SP phosphor bronze. SP+ if have have the extra cash. Custom Lights 11-52. When I was going through strings almost every other night while touring a lot and rehearsing even more, these held up the best, and I really love the way the phosphor bronzes sound.
-j.

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“If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope He likes enchiladas, because that's what He's getting”
-jack handy

I am a dealer for both D'addarrio and D'aquisto. I like each for certain things. I am a sucker for Savarez on the classicals but they are pretty pricey.
Evan

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Savarez's on my classicals.....fortes normally but sometimes I mix fortes and superfortes.

[QUOTE=bob_connor] Does anyone buy from this mob?

Stringthis

I have a friend here in Aus who is buying his strings from them and recommended them


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Hi Bob,

Whats the transit time for orders and do they charge shipping to Australia?

Cheers Martin

I am always a little perplexed by how few people buy the D'addario flat tops since I like them so much. They cut down on finger noise substantially and last a long time.

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David White, Toronto

"All my favourite singers can't sing."

D'Addario EJ16 lights.Also, I do like the John Pearse strings
especially the first couple days playing!They do sound sweet!

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

John Pearse, D'Addario or Martin SP here. All Phosphor Bronze.

[QUOTE=j.Brown] Always Martin SP or SP phosphor bronze. SP+ if have have the extra cash. Custom Lights 11-52. When I was going through strings almost every other night while touring a lot and rehearsing even more, these held up the best, and I really love the way the phosphor bronzes sound.
-j.[/QUOTE]

I will second the Martin SP's , I use the 80/20 Bronze Medium Lights and ocassionally will use the Phos/Bronz. I realize that Martin strings aren't fashionable - and they may not be the very best sounding or the longest lasting, but IMHO they do sound good and they do last a long time, but most of all - I don't break them. And they aren't that expensive - relatively speaking. Strings by anyone else (and I've tried just about all) and I will break the G string within a week.

Yes, I do play a lot - and I do play with a heavy attack. But the Martin SP's will take it - when no one else's strings will.

I'm "blessed" with the body chemistry that trashes most strings in almost no time at. I've tried every new 'development' that comes down the pike, but have the best luck with D'Addario EXP Phosphor Bronze. I use .013's on my archtops; usually .012's on the flattops. For me, they sound great from Day One, and last a long, long time. Tried the Elixirs early on, and was not impressed; have since tried the Elixir Nanoweb, and liked them much better. For me, though, the EXP's do it. First type of strings that sounded best on all my instruments from guitars to mandolins. 

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Rick Jones
Rochester Hills, MI
http://home.comcast.net/~rajones19

[QUOTE=Josh H]

I'm curious to try some of the newtone strings Paul mentioned. I've heard good things about them. Where is the best place to buy?

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I don't know if it's the 'best place' but I bought some Newtone strings at Twelfth Fret (Toronto) a few years ago.
http://www.12fret.com/retail/newtone.htm

They do last well.
John

GHS Light, phosphor bronze. Love 'em. (bluegrass/country)

Ron

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Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

Elixir PB nanoweb light-medium gauge

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Don Atwood
Arlington, VA

D'Addario EJ-17's (mediums)

Ive been playing most of my life, and have tried every bell and whistle in new strings over the years.

Right now I really like the Martin SP+ strings. If those are not available, the elixer nanoweb strings seem to do ok, but like most opinions here they do seem to tarnish and wear out quickly.

Martin Bluegrass strings come in at third place. They last a good while and have a good tone.

If all else fails, I like the phosphor-bronze di'adarrio strings

 

On my electric guitar I use only elixer strings.

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Reguards,

Ken H