woodruff Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 i hear these are the best strings for gibby acosutics. where can i get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I order my strings through Musician's Friend.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 yep, musiciansfriend normally have them and their prices are pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodruff Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 thanks guys amazon too has them same price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm not positive, but I think you can also get them at Guitar Center. I've used them on my J-45 and thought they were pretty similar to D'addarios. I use the D'addarios because I can just pick them up at the local guitar stores for under $6 and don't have to pay shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 While you're checking out the Gibson Masterbuilt strings, you might also want to check out the Gibson J200 strings. They are also a very good string. The only down side that I've found to these is that the ball ends have silk wrapings on them and depending on the bridge pin configuration, I've found them to be a little bit of a tight fit in some of my guitars. However, if they fit, the silk wrapings are beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodruff Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm not positive' date=' but I think you can also get them at Guitar Center. I've used them on my J-45 and thought they were pretty similar to D'addarios. I use the D'addarios because I can just pick them up at the local guitar stores for under $6 and don't have to pay shipping. [/size'] how similar? like you cant really tell the difference? my wife and i are long time users of teh D'addario PB 12s(eJ16), though i have since converted to the 80/20 bronze version, jus like their tone better on the H-bird. but it would be fun to try. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I've tried just about everything on my Hummingbird, and as far as I'm concerned, Gibson strings work best. I'm using J-200 mediums, and can't hear any difference from Masterbuilts. I get them at Apple Music in Portland. The local GC didn't have them last time I checked, but it's been a while. I'd rather buy from Apple anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodehopper Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Everyone, I have been using the Martin Marquis SP 80/20 or PH-BNZ and been happy, but can some one tell mewhat makes the Gibson strings better? Has anyone used the martin strings then found the Gibson strings better....why? Just curious to see if there is a reason beyond the ..."just try them and see if you like them". I understand that is the true test, but if anyone has something to point out....so that when I do try them I can look to verify those specific points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My 'bird sounds closest to the way I think it ought to sound with Gibson strings. It's like putting just the right amount of cayenne pepper in your clam chowder. It has a little extra bite, but you can't quite identify why. I realize this is a non-answer in the terms of your question. I can't break it down to criteria like "clearer tone" or "better sustain." The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I've tried just about everything on my Hummingbird' date=' and as far as I'm concerned, Gibson strings work best. I'm using J-200 mediums, and can't hear any difference from Masterbuilts. I get them at Apple Music in Portland. The local GC didn't have them last time I checked, but it's been a while. I'd rather buy from Apple anyway.[/quote'] I also use both. I believe the only differnce between the Masterbilt and J200 strings is the silk wrap on the ball ends of the J200 strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I've tried just about everything on my Hummingbird' date=' and as far as I'm concerned, Gibson strings work best. I'm using J-200 mediums, and can't hear any difference from Masterbuilts. I get them at Apple Music in Portland. The local GC didn't have them last time I checked, but it's been a while. I'd rather buy from Apple anyway.[/quote'] I also use both. I believe the only differnce between the Masterbilt and J200 strings is the silk wrap on the ball ends of the J200 strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g6120 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 ive seen the gibson j200 strings on ebay as well as the masterbuilt version and the prices seem to be fairly reasonable thats another option . g6120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb H Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen ...... "Ain't no more potatoes, the frost have killed the vine ...... Well, the blues ain't nothin' but a good woman on your mind" MJH Just curious -- did anyone tell Stephen that potatoes don't grow on a vine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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