Greg Ferguson Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm sure this subject has been discussed before, but I was wondering what stings others have on their Gibson acoustic guitar(s). I have D'addario EXP-16s on my Gibsons, except for the Dove, and I have EXP-17s on it. I settled in on D'addario years ago and never felt the need to change. But times change and so do strings. Thought I might experiment some for my next string changes. Anyway, just curious what everyone else plays. Such an important part of the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnGauGeD Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Elixir string... best acoustic strings in my opinion! I have them both on my J-200 and Hummingbird... lasts forever and ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I keep Elixir Nano Phospher Bronze (12's) on all of my guitars for the most part. I have tried putting 13's on my Advanced Jumbo but always go back to the 12's as I play fingerstyle mostly and love the bend-a-bility of 12's. Elixir's last me about 3 months or so on a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peiplayer Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I've become partial to Newtone Masterclass PB 12-54. Slightly less tension, sound great, last long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfender Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I am still experimenting with my J-200. It has Elixer Nanos now but when I change my tuners I am going to really some DR Rares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george black Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Martin 80-20 are as good as any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Bizzy Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Elixir Nanos. I wanted my 'Bird to ring and sing. The Nanos delivered. Really pleased with the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Martin 12-54 phosphor bronze on M-R GIBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooboo Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Elixir Medium PBs (nano) on my CL-30 Deluxe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 D'Addario EJ17s (PB Mediums). Coated strings are so popular, but they sound dead to me. Is my ear broked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Gibson Masterbuilt Phosphor Bronze, or Gibson J200s. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 D'Addario EJ17s (PB Mediums). Coated strings are so popular' date=' but they sound dead to me. Is my ear broked?[/quote'] I felt the same way about coated strings for years. I really disliked them when I owned Martins. But, the Nano Elixirs just sing on my Gibson J45 TV that I have had for about 9 months. I corrode strings pretty quickly, so I'm really glad these sound so good on the J45. I think the newer plain strings -- with rust prevention -- work well. I use them on my resonator and mandola too. It's kind of nice to have settled on a set. I used to try just about every new string that came out. Before I went to Elixirs, my favorite was the D'Addario set you use. Available everywhere and a very good sounding string time after time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Wire we discussing this again???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 don't use strings anymore. Easier to keep fretboard covered in Crisco. edit: 11/18 10:50 hrs Sorry, for my post. Because there are so many string posts that bore at least one particular new poster, I attempted humor. Gibson J-200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 D'Addario EJ16 12-53s. They sound great on just about every guitar I own. I buy 'em in bulk and change them as often as I feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Ferguson Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks to all who responded with the strings they're using. Much appreciated and it gives me some suggestions to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I love the sound of Gibson, Elixir, and John Pearse mediums, but find mediums just too hard to play anymore. Currently I've got Elixir nanos on the J-185 and D'Addario lights on Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt the Cat Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Anyone got views on Rotosound Country Gold(Super Bronze)? The 'piano-string' design interests me much...... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I've been trying out some different string lately. My SWD has Martin's Clapton's Choice. They seem to sound better on Rosewood guitars then Mahogany or Maple. My J-45TV has Red Brand copper/bronze. They claim to have the highest amount of copper content of any string, producing more volume and a warmer tone but I can't hear it. My J-45 Custom has D'addario EJ16s. Those are my standard go to strings, I find D'addario to the most consistant strings in sound and quality out there. My SJ-200MC has Martin SP Marquis. I find these to be a little too thin and "twangy" sounding to be used on a Maple guitar but I did like them on my J-45 Custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogo Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 johh pearse 960L and i leave them on forever (literally). best i've found for an old gibson tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Guess I'm an unfaithful stringer. These days the 200 is strung with RotoSound Jumbo Kings, which I do like very much, but I sometimes use Pearse PBs since they are available locally. I have tried DR Sunbeams and will again.....the jury is still out on these round core strings. But of late I have been ignoring my guitar.....I guess it's been at least three weeks since I even opened the case, maybe a month. Just not in the mood......a big part of the reason I left the last band I was in.........sometimes I'm just not into it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogo Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Guess I'm an unfaithful stringer. These days the 200 is strung with RotoSound Jumbo Kings' date=' which I do like very much, but I sometimes use Pearse PBs since they are available locally. I have tried DR Sunbeams and will again.....the jury is still out on these round core strings. But of late I have been ignoring my guitar.....I guess it's been at least three weeks since I even opened the case, maybe a month. Just not in the mood......a big part of the reason I left the last band I was in.........sometimes I'm just not into it at all. [/quote'] if i ever own a Super Jumbo, that will be the one. nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Not real picky as I always forget to order strings so just grab whatever the local music shop has - as long as they are nickel wound and have a wound 3rd I am happy. My wife prefers the Pearce PB on the J-200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Anyone got views on Rotosound Country Gold(Super Bronze)?The 'piano-string' design interests me much...... Matt in my experience, they sound fine and lower the action of your guitar a little by virtue of their design, but the thin 'piano wire' section that rests on the bridge saddle tends to cut into the saddle after a few months of use, necessitating a new saddle. If you're interested in exploring the Rotosound range, try their 'Jumbo King' 12-54s. They sound tremendous on my SJ200, and tend to be very warm sounding, they knock off just enough of the Maple zing of the SJ200 to sound great right out of the box, as opposed to D'Addarios which sound luscious on my Hummingbird when new, but tend to need a couple of hours' play-in time on my '200 to sound as rich as I'd like. Experimenting with strings is one of the most fun guitar customisation activities...cheap,too! I recently tried D'Addario 85:15 Bronze 12s on all my guitars, sounded shrill on my '200, great on my 'Bird (though not as nice as EJ16s) and absolutely appaling on my Guild. I would like to try some Newtones, John Pearse and Thomastik next...although I can't afford to get hooked on boutique strings!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 in my experience' date=' they sound fine and lower the action of your guitar a little by virtue of their design, but the thin 'piano wire' section that rests on the bridge saddle tends to cut into the saddle after a few months of use, necessitating a new saddle. If you're interested in exploring the Rotosound range, try their 'Jumbo King' 12-54s. They sound tremendous on my SJ200, and tend to be very warm sounding, they knock off just enough of the Maple zing of the SJ200 to sound great right out of the box, as opposed to D'Addarios which sound luscious on my Hummingbird when new, but tend to need a couple of hours' play-in time on my '200 to sound as rich as I'd like. Experimenting with strings is one of the most fun guitar customisation activities...cheap,too! I recently tried D'Addario 85:15 Bronze 12s on all my guitars, sounded shrill on my '200, great on my 'Bird (though not as nice as EJ16s) and absolutely appaling on my Guild. I would like to try some Newtones, John Pearse and Thomastik next...although I can't afford to get hooked on boutique strings!! [/quote'] That's why I take part in this forum. No way to obtain an info like this info in Bulgaria. Thanks Jinder. Nobody here in Bulgaria knows things like this. Now I know that - I know what you meen - thank You Jinder. And thanks to all of you guis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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