Guitar Strings Review

[merseybeat1963]

It looks like trying to find a set of .012's that feels like a set of .011's is like trying to find a pair of 10 1/2 shoes..that are made a little larger so that they fit an 11 sized foot.

It's just not worth the trouble.

 

So far mainly to improve Martin D sound..

Tomastik Infeld Spectrum .012...ok for a few days but pretty much the deadest string of all time.No projection ,a real con.

Newtone Master Class .012-52 & 12-56.. nearly dull but decent volume & projection but feelng no more flexible than hex core.

DR Rare 12-54..very similar to Newtone..off they came in 2 hours..

Elixir 80/20 Nano 12-53...good sound, but I need thinner strings.

EXP 12-53 PB ..decent feel..ok sound but too brassy & metallic.

Elixir PB..12-53..not good enough.

 

So far Ernie Ball Super Slinky PB .011-.052...pretty good sound..pretty good feel.

It seems when I specified to Martin Custom Shop a responsive top that will react to light strings they actually did it.

That guitar sounded more responsive and better & louder with these than any of the .12's

The heavy strings may be choking this guitars tone.

Still looking but

from now on its gonna be .011's

[PickitPaul]

Try some DR Sunbeams 12's. They feel like 11's. Also try the new Martin Tony Rice Monel strings. They are heavier but play and feel light. John Pearse Steel also good.

[Matters]

I agree. DR sunbeams have ALOT less tension. I actually had to adjust the truss rod when I switched to them. They sound great as well.