Rainsong String report
I have tried many types and brands of strings and pretty much had settled on the Martin Retro's. Last week I put on a set of John Pearse 960L pure nickels.
I noticed right out of the pack they seemed more flexible / limp compared to the Retro's of similar gauge. Immediately I noticed they were easier on my left hand. The tone/sound was "BOLD and clean" So far I am greatly encouraged, and if they last anywhere as long as the Martin Retro's. I may have found a new go-to string for my RainSong H DR1000. Let's track their longevity and see!
This is a list of the strings I have tried.
Elixier: NanoWeb Light gauge 80/20 & PB; PolyWeb med Light 12-53's
EB Earthwood's 12-54
EB Aluminum Bronze 12-54
D'Addario; Bluegrass, EJ-16's, EXP-11, EXP-13
SIT's
Newtone
Cleartone
GHS
Martin Marquis, Flexible core, Retro Monels, 80/20s
DR's
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1976 Martin D-28(original owner)
1992 Taylor 420(original owner)
2012 RainSong H DR 1000(original owner)
2011 Gretsch Anniversary Model(original owner)
Mandolin- 1920's A-Style (unknown brand)
Mandolin- Fender Mandostrat
Banjo -2016 Gold Tone EBM-5+
Fender 2013- Strat
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