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Old 04-06-2021, 11:21 AM
jklotz jklotz is offline
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Default 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?
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Old 04-06-2021, 11:26 AM
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My favorite strings on the X20 were the Elixir Phosphor-Bronze in 12-53
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Old 04-06-2021, 01:01 PM
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I've tried others, but always come back to the same as Tøf: Elixir PB Lights (12-53). Sound great, last a long time.
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Old 04-06-2021, 02:05 PM
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Never played an Emerald, but I quite like Ernie Ball Paradigm Phosphor Bronze strings (12-54) on my RainSong OM.
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Old 04-06-2021, 06:06 PM
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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 ...)
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Old 04-06-2021, 07:35 PM
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Don’t have an Emerald yet, but the Martin lifespan phosphor bronze are great on my RainSong jumbo.
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Old 04-06-2021, 07:38 PM
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I tried a set of Martin Lifespan PB on my X20 and was underwhelmed... back to the Elixirs for me.
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Old 04-06-2021, 08:35 PM
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Thank you guys for all the responses. I really appreciate it.
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Old 04-06-2021, 11:03 PM
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EXP-16s but they discontinued the entire EXP line.
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Old 04-08-2021, 03:03 AM
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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
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