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jklotz 04-06-2021 11:21 AM

Coated strings for X-20?
 
So my long awaited X-20 arrived today. Unfortunately, I'm one of those guys who can rust out non coated strings in a matter of hours. What coated options have you guys found that work well on the x-20?

Tøf 04-06-2021 11:26 AM

My favorite strings on the X20 were the Elixir Phosphor-Bronze in 12-53

Captain Jim 04-06-2021 01:01 PM

I've tried others, but always come back to the same as Tøf: Elixir PB Lights (12-53). Sound great, last a long time.

NoodleFingers 04-06-2021 02:05 PM

Never played an Emerald, but I quite like Ernie Ball Paradigm Phosphor Bronze strings (12-54) on my RainSong OM.

BlueStarfish 04-06-2021 06:06 PM

I've been getting very good results with Martin Retros (Monel) on my X20. They last forever and sound great.

Also Curt Mangan monels seem equally good (but those are more expensive than the Martin's and I can't necessarily say they are better ... at least I tried them and now know ...)

boneuphtoner 04-06-2021 07:35 PM

Don’t have an Emerald yet, but the Martin lifespan phosphor bronze are great on my RainSong jumbo.

Captain Jim 04-06-2021 07:38 PM

I tried a set of Martin Lifespan PB on my X20 and was underwhelmed... back to the Elixirs for me.

jklotz 04-06-2021 08:35 PM

Thank you guys for all the responses. I really appreciate it.

AZLiberty 04-06-2021 11:03 PM

EXP-16s but they discontinued the entire EXP line.

douglasfan1 04-08-2021 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZLiberty (Post 6684136)
EXP-16s but they discontinued the entire EXP line.

Fortunately I bought 30 sets from Strings and Beyond before when buy one get one free :D


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