generaldreedle Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 What's your favorite strings to put on this gorgeous looking and wonderful sounding guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 That’s the thing about strings... it’s fun to experiment, and even when you find strings you like, mix it up. Masterbilt 80/20 Lights, Masterbilt PB Lights, DR Rare PB lights, Daddario EJ16s, Martin SP Acoustic lights, DR Sunbeam Mediums... And for a different flavor... try these two sets also: Martin Retro Lights and Daddario Nickel Bronze. With these sets you may not like the sound in the first few days, but they warm up great after that. They also last forever... So yeah, enjoy the experimenting. My J50 has seen all of these strings. Most often she wears Martin Acoustic SP Lights....the PB ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 santa cruz mid tension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 After reading the OP? I was about to respond - but saw that ThemiS stole my thunder. The destination should not preclude making the journey. Shortcuts are for sissies. I want to hear the differences for myself - From My Guitar To My Ears. I just keep a log in the junk box in the case so when I hit on a string that is outstanding - I don't forget about it. Like taking a picture of the Grand Canyon on your way to visit Bozeman. G'Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I like the warmth and sustain you get from DR Sunbeams on my SJ. I use 12/54's, which used to be called mediums but which they now call lights, in line with the designation of other string makers. Round core gives flexibility. All around great strings for my Gibson flat tops, but really great on the SJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 We use 80/20 bronze on all our mahogany guitars, including our 43 and 54 SJs. We never use coated strings -- we love the sound of Martin bulk at $2. We have lights on both of these. Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Sage advice from all, making a list and looking forward to experimenting!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Son of Gilbert Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 D'addario's 80/20 EXP 11 sound great on my SC SJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 We never use coated strings -- Glad to hear that as I believe it would tilt the authenticity of that unique vintage herd behind you. "Let the guitars sing - not the strings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky1 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I hate changing strings and I don't like experimenting with strings. I like 80/20 bronze lights or EJ-16's. EJ-17's for the J-200 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 If the guitar sounds wonderful I would think I would stick with whatever the heck it is strung with. I have no string loyalty and so move around. As a starting point, I am not much for 11s. I tend to favor Newtone nickel and PB. I also use Magnan traditional lights. Both of these are wound on a round core which given the age of my guitars is as much a matter of survival as sound. But I also really like the D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings. They are pricey but my Epiphone flattop and Gibson-made Capital archtop really jump with these strings. On my guitars with no neck reinforcement (other than the Capital) I go with DR Sunbeam Custom Lights but switch out the B and high E for a heavier gauge. Somebody recently gave me a set of Cleartone Hyrbrids to try out. I have not yet strung them up so the jury is still out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 The more I use Masterbuilts PB 12s. the more I keep going back to them for other guitars besides my J200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djw171 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 On my Southern Jumbo which I gig on a regular basis I kept using Gibson Masterbuilt Phosphor bronze for the longest time, 12-53's. I've also used Martin Marquis Phosphor Bronze, 12-54's, which I like also on the J15 (seem to suit that guitar really well). However of recent I've switched to Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb's 12-53. They sound great and last me much longer. Agree though, it's fun to try different strings. Many to chose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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