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Both my J-45s sport Curt Manganese 12. 80/20 usually, on occasion the Manganese phosphor Bronze.
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Is it sacrilege to use Martin Lifespans on my Gibson J-45?
Well, if so, forgive me father, for I have sinned. I go back and forth with those and Elizer Nano. Seems to take so long to wear them out, I can never recall which I prefer. So the bark goes on, er uh, I mean the BEAT goes on. |
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DR Rare 12-54
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Try a set, they're totally reasonable price-wise. I use their 12-54 Medium-Light PBs. Good luck.
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Pyramids is what I string my Southern Jumbo with, but they are hard to get in the US, so DR Sunbeams would be a similar option, a little brighter, in 'sunny' kind of way.
Masterbuilts also have similar tone but die very quickly from my experience. Would not recommend Elixers or 80/20's on the J-45, far too bright and metallic sounding, these guitars are ideal for warmer strings.
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Like Gibbyprague, I prefer Pyramid Westerns on my J 50.
I like the feel of roundcore and the Pyramids seem well balanced on that guitar. I've also used Pearse true nickels for a change of pace.
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Gibson Masterbuilt here. I tried a bunch of different brands but the Masterbuilts have a little extra punch which I like
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How do any of the Thomastik-Infelds sound on the J45?
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They are really fine strings. I find they quiet my J 50; if, like Sal, you're all about the growl, they aren't very snarly.
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I've got a J45 TV that I've acquired recently and so far I've tried Gibson Masterbilt 80/20 Lights and D'addario EJ16's. I prefer the EJ 16's so far and as mentioned earlier, they're cheap. They've been on the guitar about 2.5 weeks and they're pretty well dead, but I've been playing a lot. I've got a set of Masterbilt PB Lights and John Pearse PB Lights that will be the next couple sets up, and it seems they're also favourites around here on J45's. I really liked the John Pearse PB's on my other Gibsons.
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Phosphor/Bronze does not seem to be the best choice for the J-45 Vintage.
PB overtones do not work well with the Adirondack top. Just my guess. Also Elixirs where somehow disappointing (both PB and 80/20). John Pears 80/20 Lights bring that bright but smooth tone I was looking for. Stock Gibson Masterbuilt 80/20 Lights were not bad either. Let's see how long they will last or change.
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:-) All this is more proof that "it depends"!
That is, on how you play and what you like to hear. Variety being the spice of life and all. _Roger |
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I've seen stock strings referenced in this thread as Gibson 80/20s. Is this still true? Have heard new Gibsons now have Daddarios.
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I've tried a bunch and have settled on Pearse PB lights. I also really like the tone of Wyres PB lights but they are more expensive than John Pearse strings.
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I put gibson masterbuilt PB lights on my 45 earlier today and they be da shizzle!
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