frenchie1281734003 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I have just purchased several sets of Gibson J-200 strings to use on my super jumbo`s, and have thought about trying them out on my non "Macca" Texan too. Does anyone here use them on other guitars apart from J-200`s, and with what results? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I have just purchased several sets of Gibson J-200 strings to use on my super jumbo`s, and have thought about trying them out on my non "Macca" Texan too. Does anyone here use them on other guitars apart from J-200`s, and with what results? Steve. As far as I can tell, the only difference between the J-200 strings and the regular Masterbuilt Premiums is the silk-wound ball ends on the J-200's. I have used them on my J-45, but find no difference in tone or playability compared to Masterbuilt Premiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 As far as I can tell, the only difference between the J-200 strings and the regular Masterbuilt Premiums is the silk-wound ball ends on the J-200's. I have used them on my J-45, but find no difference in tone or playability compared to Masterbuilt Premiums. this is the answer! i love those strings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Never heard of these. Guess I'll have to get a set. Are they available across all gauges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 As far as I can tell, the only difference between the J-200 strings and the regular Masterbuilt Premiums is the silk-wound ball ends on the J-200's. I have used them on my J-45, but find no difference in tone or playability compared to Masterbuilt Premiums. That's what I believe, too, based on my experience with both types. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I think other than the Ph.Br which many strings are..its just about the wound ends in cloth to maybe buffer the strings digging into the bridge cause of shallow string angle. I vaguely remember my old Dove was like that too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I think other than the Ph.Br which many strings are..its just about the wound ends in cloth to maybe buffer the strings digging into the bridge cause of shallow string angle. I vaguely remember my old Dove was like that too My thinking exactly. Either that, or to reduce the possibility of string buzz associated with the really shallow break angle because of the bridge design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks for all the replies guys. I`ll stick a set on my Texan, and see what the results are. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 So I went ahead and put a set of 13 gauge (Medium) J-200 strings on my 2004 Macca Texan, and I really like the tone the guitar now has. The only problem I have though, is with the low "E" string, it is a .056 and with the Purple(Silk) winding at the ball end, it seems to sit a bit tight in the bridge pin slot, which forces it up somewhat when I tune up. I made the bridge pin slot a bit deeper & wider, but it`s still not ideal. Does anyone have a simple solution? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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