Bright tone strings

Eso612 · #1 03-19-2018, 01:57 PM

What's the most bright (and quite long lasting) strings you have tried?
Need to do some experiments

ChalkLitIScream · #2 03-19-2018, 02:00 PM

John Pearse 80/20s come recommended. 80/20s in general will give you a bright tone

rokdog49 · #3 03-19-2018, 03:01 PM

GHS Signature Bronze are bright or you can move up to their Bright Bronze which are 80-20's. They also say their "Contact Core" Bright Bronze are even brighter.

jaymarsch · #4 03-19-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rokdog49

GHS Signature Bronze are bright or you can move up to their Bright Bronze which are 80-20's. They also say their "Contact Core" Bright Bronze are even brighter.

I have used both the GHS Bright Bronze and the Pearse 80/20s and find that the GHS are a tad brighter to my ears. And for what it is worth, they also feel a bit easier on the fingers.

Best,
Jayne

Brucebubs · #5 03-19-2018, 03:16 PM

I believe this is a GHS string chart.

westman · #6 03-19-2018, 04:28 PM

good chart Bruce - yeah - the % Zinc content in the wrap wire that many makers get supplied with creates a bright metallic tone - ok for a dull guitar but deffo a no no for a well designed instrument.

Eso612 · #7 03-19-2018, 04:53 PM

Thanks for reply
I was wondering if 80/20 have a short life. I mean shorter that a non coated Phosphor bronze set.

rokdog49 · #8 03-19-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Eso612

Thanks for reply
I was wondering if 80/20 have a short life. I mean shorter that a non coated Phosphor bronze set.

Not necessarily but that higher degree of brightness does go away depending on the player and your body chemistry.
I would suggest you might consider the Elixir 80-20 Nanowebs as well for longevity and brightness.
Clear tones are pretty bright as well in the coated string category and so are Martin Lifespan SP's. I like the way the Martins ring.

Steadfastly · #9 03-19-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Eso612

Thanks for reply
I was wondering if 80/20 have a short life. I mean shorter that a non coated Phosphor bronze set.

Wipe your strings with a lint free cloth after every use. They will last a lot longer. It's the acid in skin oils/sweat that destroy strings.

Eso612 · #10 03-19-2018, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Steadfastly

Wipe your strings with a lint free cloth after every use. They will last a long longer. It's the acid in skin oils/sweat that destroy strings.

Yes I know that. I was generally speaking.
I'm going to experiment with some strings on different guitars and wanted pick up informations.
Thanks for your help