Mahogany players only...80/20 or PB strings? - Page 6

Jeff Scott · #76 08-02-2021, 10:13 AM

PB, for me, because they just sound better, to me, on my particular guitar.

Goat Mick · #77 08-02-2021, 11:26 AM

I have been using and coming back to Phosphor Bronze strings since I was first introduced to them in the 80's. To my ear they just sound richer and more pleasing than 80/20 strings.

Guitarplayer_PR · #78 08-02-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheetotoe

On my rosewood dread I'm all about 80/20's. But now that I'm a new hog owner, I'm curious what all you mahogany guys prefer and why. Yes, I plan on trying both, but I was just curious what others have to say. Discuss!...

Monel. Period.

gmel555 · #79 08-04-2021, 07:56 AM

Every now and then I'll re-try 80/20s as well on an all mahogany 000 and also on a Adirondack over Cherry Bourgeois LDBO. It's nice to hear the tonal change for a bit but at the end of the day I go back to either Phos Bronze or D'Addario Nickel Bronze (which kinda go in the 80/20 "direction" to my ears).

davenumber2 · #80 08-04-2021, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RussL30

I’ve grown away from Phosphor Bronze strings. They seem to be too overtone heavy. I like 80/20’s or Monels on my Mahogany Gibson’s and 80/20 on my rosewood Taylor. I’m getting to where I prefer a much more dryer and fundamental sound.

This is me 100%. Too many overtones are just distracting for me.