merseybeat1963 Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Who has used both & specifically prefers one over the other. Thanks
duluthdan Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Who has used both & specifically prefers one over the other. Thanks 80/20s on all of my guitars. PBs sound to "round" if that makes sense - I like the 80/20 edgy sound.
mountainpicker Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Just finished expounding above, but I'm with duluthdan on the 80/20's. PB's on a slope shoulder just don't cut it with me. I think it might be more how the string ages and 80/20's just break in so nicely to my ears. I tell you, a very underrated string is the D'Angelico Bronze Wound. Great tone and good life for a great price. Took me awhile to come over to the 80/20 side though. The fingerstyle guy I play with got me into them.
The G Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Tried them on my OM-21 with my last string change. I found it brightens up the darker sound rosewood usually has. Overtones are still present ,but the sound is brighter.I like em .... Don't think I would like them on a mahogany guitar.
ponty Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 I always used PB strings for many years - Then I bought these Because they were cheap and on sale. I haven't looked back. I definitely prefer 80/20, and probably D'Addario.
EuroAussie Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 I use 80/20's om the rosewood AJ to give a bit more sparkle and balance. I find PB's too muddy on rosewood. On hog and maple its PB's all the way.
Markus W. Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 Does anyone tried the new Gibson Masterbuilt 80/20 (SAG-BRS 12) guitar factory strings? My link
tpbiii Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 I now use 80/20s on pretty much everything. 20 years ago I went through a period of searching -- eventually I decided I liked uncoated 80/20s best for mahogany and it was a tie for RW. I now buy Martin bulk strings and change them often I think it is a aquired taste -- don't expect agreement. _ Best, -Tom
Murph Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 80/20. They sound better to me on my Rosewood J-45 (ebony bridge/board). Some people say there is a difference in tension, but I can't "feel" it.
GuitarLight Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 I use 80/20 on every guitar, Rosewood, Mahogany, Carbon Fiber, and Maple. PB's are muddy and dull sounding to me, and they interfere with the natural sound of the woods, as well as interfere with the clarity of the actual notes struck. The 80/20's are just cleaner, clearer, brighter. I use elixir 80/20 nanoweb lights on all my 6 acoustics.
merseybeat1963 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks so much guys..I appreciate it. Im surprised that so many are using 80/20.. Im trying those.I tend to like bright & sharp..they may be what Ive been looking for
onewilyfool Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 80/20s on all of my guitars. PBs sound to "round" if that makes sense - I like the 80/20 edgy sound. DAN, YOU STRIKE ME AS AN EDGY GUY....80/20'S PERFECT FOR YOU!!
duluthdan Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 DAN, YOU STRIKE ME AS AN EDGY GUY....80/20'S PERFECT FOR YOU!! Roger that. I even drive an Edge.
merseybeat1963 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Posted April 12, 2013 Picked up 80/20 Elixir's today...also DR Rare(no Sunbeam)...and Ernie Ball Super Slinky PB (was lookin for EarthWood as Steve recommends but neither store had them). Put Ernie Ball PB .011-.052 Strings on Martin D and there is no loss of volume dispite slightly lower gauge...sounds mellow & better than all T.Infeld(Super Dull)...EXP PB(Brassy & Metallic)..ElixirNano PB( Uninteresting) Newtone Master Class(dull) And they feel good too. I'm lookin for the best strings and the common Ernie Ball blows all those pricey ones away ? Anyway the archetype (per description of species) Phospher Bronze Strings, but Id prefer Brighter so Im lookin forwards to trying the Earthwound. I wonder how they will last...?
Hall Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 Picked up 80/20 Elixir's today...also DR Rare(no Sunbeam)...and Ernie Ball Super Slinky PB (was lookin for EarthWood as Steve recommends but neither store had them). Put Ernie Ball PB .011-.052 Strings on Martin D and there is no loss of volume dispite slightly lower gauge...sounds mellow & better than all T.Infeld(Super Dull)...EXP PB(Brassy & Metallic)..ElixirNano PB( Uninteresting) Newtone Master Class(dull) And they feel good too. I'm lookin for the best strings and the common Ernie Ball blows all those pricey ones away ? Anyway the archetype (per description of species) Phospher Bronze Strings, but Id prefer Brighter so Im lookin forwards to trying the Earthwound. I wonder how they will last...? Loaded question! But, I've tried them all and I always end up going back to Earthwoods. Steve (HG)
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