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10-25-2004, 07:36 PM
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80/20 vs phosphor bronze
What are the real tonal differences between the two? Which one is brighter? Which one sustains longer?
Some insight is greatly appreciated.
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10-27-2004, 07:56 AM
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This is certainly a "Your mileage may vary" answer...
80/20's are a bit brighter Phosphor is a bit warmer Other factors: Longevity of the strings Sticky-ness of the strings Your prefrences
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10-28-2004, 07:06 AM
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Jim's right. I'm evaluating strings on a new 354CE and PB were too warm and "dull sounding". The first sets of 80/20s were significantly brighter and crisper.
Your mileage may vary. Wood is organic (duh!) and strings you wouldn't usually consider may surprise you.
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10-28-2004, 11:13 AM
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This is one of those things that seems to vary from person to person, with some people saying 80/20 is brighter, and others saying PB is brighter.
I'm in the former camp, adding that phosphor bronze sounds more complex and three-dimensional than 80/20. The difference was really driven home when I put a set of Elixirs (which are 80/20) on my 000-15 because I was out of PBs. With the Elixirs, it sounded brighter and kind of harsh compared to where it had been. When I switched it back to phosphor bronze, it was warm and woody once again. In the "old days" when Elixir wasn't around, Taylor's "factory string" was D'Addario phosphor bronze, and while I understand their reasons for switching to Elixirs, I think they'd do well to reconsider, because all three of my Taylors sound better with phosphor bronze strings.
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10-28-2004, 10:55 PM
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80/20's are crunchier and PB have a smoother taste.
 I think some of it also depends on the guitar. I have a Yamaha that sounds better with 80/20's. My Taylor, to me, has a much richer and more complex tone with the phosphor bronze strings. (John Pearse) The Elixirs sounded anemic by comparison. Fortunately buying a bunch of different strings is a pretty cheap way to see how they sound on your particular guitar.
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