Gibson Masterbuilt 80/20's. Which guitar should test them?

[vindibona1]

I've been digging the Gibson Masterbuilt PB strings on my Martin D35 and Taylor 814ceDLX. They sound great on both guitars. Warm and round and full. Perhaps they were a little too warm on the D35, but I got some more articulation from that combination by going to a full set of buffalo horn bridge pins.

I've ordered and received more PB's, but also now have one set of 80/20's. I'm trying to decide which guitar they would best be tested on. So I will leave it to the forum to help me decide.

Which guitar should test the 80/20's?

Put them on whichever guitar would benefit from some brightening.

[jaymarsch]

Originally Posted by Willie Voltaire

Put them on whichever guitar would benefit from some brightening.

That is what I was thinking.

Best,
Jayne

[rokdog49]

I agree, but as you know, they won't stay bright for too long. Enjoy them while they last.

[jpd]

The Alvarez! Lam b/s respond to strings by concentrating the tone on the top wood....ought to tell you just how good that Yairi sounds....and I'll wager it'll sound crisp, clear and full!

[vindibona1]

Originally Posted by jpd

The Alvarez! Lam b/s respond to strings by concentrating the tone on the top wood....ought to tell you just how good that Yairi sounds....and I'll wager it'll sound crisp, clear and full!

Ya know... I voted Epiphone, but I think you're right. The Alvarez Yairi, if I recall properly, has benefitted in the past from 80/20's. I think the last set of 80/20's I tried on that guitar were JP's. But that was several if not many years ago. Unfortunately I haven't played that guitar often.