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Fretz67 02-12-2012 04:08 AM

Strings on FG700S
 
Which strings do you like on your FG700?

RussMason 02-12-2012 07:15 AM

String suggestions
 
Although I am not familiar with that model, I looked at some photos of it on Google. Dreadnought, spruce top, but no idea what the back and sides are made of. It's an inexpensive guitar, so they are probably laminate. This is OK, Yamaha makes quite nice guitars.

I would recommend Martin medium-light gauge SP4150 phosphor bronze strings. They will sound good and will last a long time.

dchristo 02-12-2012 07:19 AM

another good choice is elixers

wrench68 02-12-2012 07:31 AM

If you like the sound of the original Yamaha strings, D'Addario EJ11 sound similar, but in my opinion, better. EJ16's sound just a little less bright, but last a little longer. Just my personal favorites, but they're economical enough to try out.

Rosewood99 02-12-2012 07:36 AM

I put John Pearse Silk and Steels on mine. They are very soft and great for fingerpicking.

Yamartin 02-12-2012 08:10 AM

I don't think you could go wrong with D'Addario EJ16's. Although I am presently trying Martin SP Lifespan 80/20's, and I like them, but it's a different sound from the EJ16's. The EJ16's are very bright at first but "mellow in" after about three days.

Landru 02-12-2012 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RussMason (Post 2932088)
I would recommend Martin medium-light gauge SP4150 phosphor bronze strings. They will sound good and will last a long time.

That is an amazing string set - Russ, nice pull. SP3150 is the Martin counterpart in 80/20.

Opa John 02-12-2012 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RussMason (Post 2932088)
I would recommend Martin medium-light gauge SP4150 phosphor bronze strings. They will sound good and will last a long time.

Agreed. I know what those Yamaha strings sound like........IMO, not good.

I've got a Yamaha FG730S and use MSP4100 Martins on mine. They sound really good, but I'm sure the MSP4150 Martins would sound just as good, if not better. BTW, I tried D'Addario EJ-16s..........didn't like 'em on the Yamaha.

Fretz67 02-12-2012 08:37 AM

I was leaning towards the Ej16,these stock strings r too bright for my liking

Opa John 02-12-2012 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fretz67 (Post 2932167)
I was leaning towards the Ej16,these stock strings r too bright for my liking

I could almost assure you, you won't like those either. I tried 'em and thought they sounded worse on my Yamaha than the ones that came on it. But, that's JMO. YMMV.

Rosewood99 02-12-2012 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fretz67 (Post 2932167)
I was leaning towards the Ej16,these stock strings r too bright for my liking

If you are worried about brightness I would try the John Pearse PBs. I found the Ef16 too bright and the JP were slightly mellower.

Landru 02-12-2012 09:12 AM

Agreed here - EJ16 or any D'Addario string will be very bright and very un-mellow, as D'Addario is built for strength and cutting through mixes. If a certain guitar is dull, lifeless, or the player likes treble, that's when D'Addario is a superstar. The beautiful strings include:

Newtone Masterclass
Thomastik-Infeld
Pyramid Western Folk
Martin SP

There are others. Good hunting.

GHS 02-12-2012 10:14 AM

I use John Pearse 600 p/b lights on my FG730s. Very similar construction, may sound good on yours too.

Glennwillow 02-12-2012 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fretz67 (Post 2932167)
I was leaning towards the Ej16,these stock strings r too bright for my liking

I put some D'Addario EJ16 strings on my sister's Yamaha recently and I thought they sounded quite good. Of course, there are tons of options to try. I use a lot of Martin SP 80/20 strings, too, but for my ears, I think they would be a little bright on the Yamaha.

Strings are relatively cheap -- have fun with experimentation.

- Glenn

Blueser100 02-12-2012 10:51 AM

Heh heh . . . I like the Yamaha strings. Still got 'em on there. :wild:


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