generaldreedle Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 So my apologies, but when I try searching the forum I'm just not doing it right. Anyway, any and all string recommendations for a J45 Custom would be appreciated, the ones I have on now are due for replacement. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 There really is no answer. Strings are a matter of personal preference. I could tell you what I like but that does not mean it would work for you. It depends on your style, whether you tune to pitch or tune down, and generally what you want to pull out of a guitar. Sometimes it is the guitar itself. While I generally prefer a heavier gauge round core string, I am not about to take one of my old guitars without a truss rod and put 13s on and tune to pitch. Only way to go about it is to experiment. When I get a guitar that is new to me I generally juts play around with different strings and different gauges just to see what the old girl can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringbreaker Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 For your first several string changes, buy different brands - listen and see which set sounds best on your guitar. Every guitar, especially a well-made quality instrument like your J45, is different and it takes some experimentation to find the right strings. On my Bird I've settled in on D'Addario EXP 12s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Thanks, that's part of the fun I guess, experimenting with different strings. I got some D'Addario EJ19 strings, so I'll try them first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringbreaker Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 And remember, as you're trying strings, there's no truth to the rumor of a strange guitar-destructing chemical reaction when you try Martin strings on a Gibson guitar. No truth whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 And remember, as you're trying strings, there's no truth to the rumor of a strange guitar-destructing chemical reaction when you try Martin strings on a Gibson guitar. No truth whatsoever. I'll keep it in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 The guitars come with .012-.053 ( or .052/.054) Start there.These are at just about every shoppe. Elixir Nano Ph.Bronze ,sound good and are coated for long life but cost $15-17. Ernie Ball Slinky are $5..non coated so they feel a little more metally but sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salfromchatham Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I love Martin Lifespans on my J50 for what its worth. EJ19s are great (light top medium bottoms) - they just don't last as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 I love Martin Lifespans on my J50 for what its worth. EJ19s are great (light top medium bottoms) - they just don't last as long. That's funny, I just got some EJ19s and put them in this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 That's funny, I just got some EJ19s and put them in this afternoon. Those came on my H&D Slope back in July so I kept them on for 3 weeks or so but Elixirs were nicer and I ve had them on since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffchris Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 That's funny, I just got some EJ19s and put them in this afternoon. Is it a custom as in rosewood b/s? If it is after you've tried the ej19's then try some 80/20's, that's what I found to sound the best on mine :) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Is it a custom as in rosewood b/s? If it is after you've tried the ej19's then try some 80/20's, that's what I found to sound the best on mine :) . Yeah, it's the custom rosewood b/s. So I'll try the 80/20s next. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.