wootpow Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 ] Folks I have an epiphone ej200 cut away and have tried numerous different brand strings but I cannot get a bright sound.Is it common for this make/style guitar? It has the pickups but i play mostly acoustically.Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I use D'Addario 10-46 nickel strings with the wound 3rd on all my acoustic/electric guitars and have found that are a lot brighter than Phosphur Bronze etc.when played acoustically and they sound phenomenal when played electrically. Maybe 10-46 would be too light a gauge for you but heavier strings in the nickel line should give you the same results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIX Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 You might consider replacing the plastic nut, saddle, and bridge pins for bone. I've heard brass bridge pins sometimes will brighten up the tone of a guitar. What type of string gauges have you tried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyroadman Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi - Can you provide the following additional information: 1. What do you hear now? 2. What do you want to hear (can you give an artist or song example)? 3. Exactly what strings have you tried? Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootpow Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 I use D'Addario 10-46 nickel strings with the wound 3rd on all my acoustic/electric guitars and have found that are a lot brighter than Phosphur Bronze etc.when played acoustically and they sound phenomenal when played electrically. Maybe 10-46 would be too light a gauge for you but heavier strings in the nickel line should give you the same results. Thanks! I have never tried those before but am willing to give them a try,my next stop is at the music store. You might consider replacing the plastic nut, saddle, and bridge pins for bone. I've heard brass bridge pins sometimes will brighten up the tone of a guitar. What type of string gauges have you tried? I have replaced the saddle with bone but the pins and nut were out of stock so I have to wait for their shipment to come in.Hopefully soon. Hi - Can you provide the following additional information: 1. What do you hear now? 2. What do you want to hear (can you give an artist or song example)? 3. Exactly what strings have you tried? Regards, The sound seem to be fine if I am strumming but to try and pick some old country tunes their are no highs.The strings i have used so far are Elixer nanoweb meds and custom lights,Gibson masterbuilt premium lights,Martin 80/20 lights and Daddario ej16's light. I just installed the Gibson masterbuilts so giving those a try for now. Thanks people for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Elixir Nano's. They brightened up my Yamaha. A little to bright for me but they stay bright like for ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thawk Dean Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 One of my gits is an Epi EL-00. I wanted a bit "brighter" sound from it. Someone at a local music shop suggested I try Martin strings on it. I can't remember exactly which ones. They are the ones with a winding at the saddle. I was having problems breaking a D string way to often. He suggested the Martin strings may solve that problem. BUT, the side effect was a much brighter sound from the little EL-00. They are "lights". Keeping It Fun, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIX Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Had a thought today while playing my PR5-E. What kind of pick are you using, i.e. heavy, medium, or thin? A thin pick will give you a brighter sound when compared to a heavy pick. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootpow Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 The Gibson masterbuilts strings so far have the best sound for me on my ej200. Not sure how long they last I guess only time will tell. On my other it's elixer nanoweb custom lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I know that I usually wear a lot lighter strings on an acousic-electric than most here, but look at DR Zebra. They're designed for AE guitars. I use the 9-42, but if you're a strummer you might wanna try heavier. Most of the time I wear Polyweb Elixirs 10s on the strumming guitar. I'm about to put some of those polywebs onto a Masterbilt aj500m I just got used. We'll see. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootpow Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 I know that I usually wear a lot lighter strings on an acousic-electric than most here, but look at DR Zebra. They're designed for AE guitars. I use the 9-42, but if you're a strummer you might wanna try heavier. Most of the time I wear Polyweb Elixirs 10s on the strumming guitar. I'm about to put some of those polywebs onto a Masterbilt aj500m I just got used. We'll see. m I am not familiar with dr zebra strings.Where can I buy them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/search/search.jsp?question=dr+zebra+acoustic+strings I have the light ones (9-42) on a PR5e. I have a very light touch fingerpicking, so these work fine for me. I even hadda do some fairly heavy bare finger strumming and it sounded fine. I'm not so certain how I'd like them on the AJ. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootpow Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 http://www.musicians...coustic+strings I have the light ones (9-42) on a PR5e. I have a very light touch fingerpicking, so these work fine for me. I even hadda do some fairly heavy bare finger strumming and it sounded fine. I'm not so certain how I'd like them on the AJ. m thanks for the info. much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamblinRose18 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 ive been using Dean Markley HD Helix 10-47's.. they sound fantastic. Have an Epi-Master-EFM500ns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Here's another thought, too... "Bright" also has a lot to do with how you play. Closer to the bridge, you hear those ringier tones. A flatpick will add to that impression if you're strummin'. As was mentioned above, the type of pick, if any, affects things a lot. Don't forget that Segovia used to say the guitar could be an entire orchestra because of the possibilities of so many different tones. And that's just on a nylon string guitar. So again, play different positions between the bridge and soundhole. Even the pick angle, whether it's fingers or a flatpick, will make a difference. Steel fingerpicks will be much brighter than bare fingers, etc., etc., etc. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Try the Gibson J-200 Phospher Bronze 12-53 set, if you're playing plugged in you don't need the heavier gauge but strictly unplugged there's too much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Have you tried adding a lightbulb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootpow Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Have you tried adding a lightbulb? This maybe the best reply to my getting a brighter sound! :lol: So far I am pleased with the Gibson masterbuilts strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrasso Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Just bought a used Epiphone EL-00. Took it right to Pittsburgh Guitars for a setup and bone replacement parts. For the strings I wanted something different and a little thicker. They suggested Martin LifeSpan SP's MSP7200 Medium 13-17-26-35-45-56. What a sound. Bright and booming. Worth a try. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootpow Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 I finally got the sound from my ej200 with a set of Gibson j200 Phosphor Bronze Wound Light Gauge strings. Very pleasing to say the least. Thanks for all the replies everyone. Happy New Year ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaysEpiphone Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 To the OP I just posted about how my Texan sounds brighter since I replaced the factory plastic pins for wooden ebony one's.... Cost under 20 dollars US. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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