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Old 01-07-2013, 08:09 PM
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Looking for a set of strings for my J-45 standard that will screech a lot less when I slide my bare fingers across them. I finally got an amp, and the sound has now moved into the obnoxious realm. Any recommendations?
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Old 01-07-2013, 08:49 PM
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Elixirs dont screetch but I hate the tone of them, waay to bright and metallic sounding.

I prefer warmer PB's for my SJ like Pyramid Western Classics or DR Sunbeams, 12's in both cases.
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Old 01-07-2013, 08:50 PM
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I like JP PB lights on mine.
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Old 01-07-2013, 09:54 PM
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I use elixir light PBS on all my hog guitars.
They start off bright but get better with age. Plus you don't have to change string every week.
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Old 01-07-2013, 10:22 PM
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Try D'Addario J-17s and have your J-45 set up well. All you need and they sound better than the coated D'Ads.

IME a well honed J-45 sings with medium gauge (13s).
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Old 01-07-2013, 10:32 PM
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Gibwr, when I owned my Gibson WM-45, (which is essentially just a natural finish J-45,) I used John Pearse phosphor bronze mediums on it. That set worked well for me on that instrument.

I also use them on the Gibson Advance Jumbo (AJ) that I more or less replaced the WM-45 with. The AJ has the same body shape and size as the J-45, but with a longer scale length and a different bracing pattern underneath the top.

Anyway, you might want to try a set of the John Pearse phosphors, in whichever gauge you prefer.

Full disclosure: I'm a John Pearse artist endorser, but that's because I truly think they're the best-sounding strings on the market. They sure work well for me.

Hope this helps.


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Old 01-07-2013, 10:41 PM
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I'll second the John Pearse phosphors for tone (I have them on my AJ and love 'em) - don't know if the screeching will be helped though.
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Old 01-07-2013, 10:43 PM
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Looking for a set of strings for my J-45 standard that will screech a lot less when I slide my bare fingers across them. I finally got an amp, and the sound has now moved into the obnoxious realm. Any recommendations?
Elixirs will definitely cut down on string squeak.
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