dubstar Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I had d'addario exp13 80/20 custom lights on for awhile now and enjoyed the feel and sound, even when old...yesterday I switched to a set of elixir nanoweb custom lights, mainly because that's what the shop had and recommend... now, my restringing technique is not the greatest, but I am not liking these new elixir strings...they sound more metallic and dead than than the old d'addarios... any thoughts on either brand? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmonsh Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 i love the elixer nanowebs. give them a couple weeks to see if you like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteWilson Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I have used Elixir Nanowebs exclusively for several years on my acoustic guitars. It is all that I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerDugliness Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I prefer Dean Marlkey Alchemy GoldBronze strings. They have great projection, hold a tune better than any string I've ever used (other than cryogenically treated strings), have great tone and last forever (well, almost?). The downside is price--easily twice what D'Addario's cost. GC sells them for around $13/set. Oh, another feature I like--I seem to get better volume from the Dean Marlkey's, size for size, than other brands. This allows me to use lighter strings and get the volume I'm use to. Dugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 thanks for the replies...part of it may be that the EXP13s were 80/20s, and the Elixirs are phosphor bronze, which I did not realize... I will switch back and see how I feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill67 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a masterbilt dr500r iv's tried all the high priced strings,the best to me are gibson or fender they sound a lot better to me been play guitar for 49 years for electric gretsch flat wounds jmho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrottie Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 What strings would you fellars use on a PR5-E acoustic/electric? I believe it originally had .013 80/20's on it. Currently I have D'addario ej26 phos bronze on it, but it really lacks bass . That could be due to it being a thin body. Any suggs? Thanx...Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm happy with D'addarios on my EJ300SCE. Dig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill67 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Dig do you like your EJ 300SCE I have one and it has now volume compare to other guitars,I have ej200 its a lot louder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam2afungi Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Try the DR sunbeams. I did recently -- and a day after the newness wore-off: I was left with a very articulate - with great mid-range w/moderate sparkle sound. Other favorites: Martin's Clapton's choice Martin SP D'Addario EXP bluegrass (medium botton/light top) Not-so-good: Ernie Ball Acoustics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_dog Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I prefer Dean Marlkey Alchemy GoldBronze strings. They have great projection' date=' hold a tune better than any string I've ever used (other than cryogenically treated strings), have great tone and last forever (well, almost?). The downside is price--easily twice what D'Addario's cost. GC sells them for around $13/set. Oh, another feature I like--I seem to get better volume from the Dean Marlkey's, size for size, than other brands. This allows me to use lighter strings and get the volume I'm use to. Dugly [/quote'] +1 on the Dean Markley Alchemy strings but not at that price! You can buy Alchemy Gold Bronze or Gold Phos online for MUCH less! I get them at Strings and Beyond for $8.95 per set! Dean Markley Alchemy Gold Bronze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave stott Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I will 3rd the recommendation for the Dean Markley Alchemy strings... it is all I use these days I tried the Elixar's and after 2 weeks, flakes of stuff kept coming off Check out; www.juststrings.com The Dean Markley's are much cheaper there. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkern Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Based on what I saw on this thread, I restrung my AJ-100 with Dean Markley Alchemy Goldbronze last weekend after I replaced the stock machine heads. The strings made my entry level AJ sound brilliant. I highly recommend these strings as I can only imagine the tone a high-end AJ or DR might produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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