1st time I didn't like a set of Martin strings

[TBman]

I put a set of Martin Msp3100 80/20 Bronze (12 16 25 32 42 54) on my Avalon back on 11/27/18. Just not for this guitar. I'm waiting on a set of Pierre Bensusan DADGAD strings from Wyress. It's funny how some strings just don't go with certain guitars. I love Martin strings on my other guitars though.

[DWKitt]

I have the 3100s on my FG800 right now. I like 'em. Been on for 3 months. I'm not a heavy player and my strings tend to last. Took a little while for them to play in, but to me they sound good. I've tried other Martin strings as well and I too am a fan.

[lowrider]

I usually like D'Adario strings the best. However, I'm finding that each guitar will have it's own best string;

Sigma OM-21......DR Sunbeams

Road Series gprsg......any 80/20, but I want to try Retro's

Martin OM-18.....haven't figured it out yet, but it loves old strings. Trying
Retro's next.

Dread Jr........Retro's in Lights seemed great, tried 80/20 medium and loved the sound but they were too stiff, put on Retro's and now don't like them, trying 80/20 lights next.

Anyway, it's fun trying new strings. When I go to the store to try guitars, I pick up one or two sets and then I have new strings to try.

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by TBman

I put a set of Martin Msp3100 80/20 Bronze (12 16 25 32 42 54) on my Avalon back on 11/27/18. Just not for this guitar. I'm waiting on a set of Pierre Bensusan DADGAD strings from Wyress. It's funny how some strings just don't go with certain guitars. I love Martin strings on my other guitars though.

Have you tried Newtone Masterclass strings (80/20 or PB, your choice of flavour)? I've recently gone back to their 12-54 PBs on my Lowden after a long-ish period on Elixir Nano PBs, and it's like an old friend has come home to me.

Your Avalon isn't a million miles from a Lowden, why not give them a try (you'll have to order direct from Newtone, and be prepared for a couple of weeks' wait).

https://newtonestrings.com/shop/mast...stic-6-string/

[Charlieb]

I like the Newtones Heritage strings, I ordered a few sets of their custom acoustic strings on Nov 19th, I'm still waiting on them to even be shipped. I believe guitargal is the only place in the states that suppose to have them, although they have been out the last few times I checked. So if you ever want to try Newtones just be prepared for a long wait if you're in the states.

[johbren]

Martkm 80/20 is what i mostly use.

[mercy]

Ive tried several Martin sets and not liked any of them. Perhaps it is as you say, not for my guitar.

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by TBman

I put a set of Martin Msp3100 80/20 Bronze (12 16 25 32 42 54) on my Avalon back on 11/27/18. Just not for this guitar. I'm waiting on a set of Pierre Bensusan DADGAD strings from Wyress. It's funny how some strings just don't go with certain guitars. I love Martin strings on my other guitars though.

Hi TB

Yup - we do become fond of strange ideas - like which strings are best. I'm glad to live in a day-n-age with choices. When I started playing guitar, the store had one brand (black diamond) and three choices…electric strings, acoustic strings, and classical strings.

No weights, no formulas (bronze, nickel, phosphor bronze). Just strings…amazing we could even make music back-in-the-day huh?

[Pura Vida]

I'll experiment, but D'Add and GHS are my go-to string brands.

But lately, my lineup has been more of a variety:
Rosewood dreads = D'Add EJ16
Mahogany dreads = DR Rare Light
OM/000 = GHS PB Light (one has DR Sunbeams on it)
Travel = Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze Med/Lt.

Back to the OP, I recently tried Martin Retro on one of my Mahogany dreads, and I just can't do it, despite their popularity here. They had nice volume and sustain, but I lost too much warmth in the tone.

[rokdog49]

Originally Posted by Charlieb

I like the Newtones Heritage strings, I ordered a few sets of their custom acoustic strings on Nov 19th, I'm still waiting on them to even be shipped. I believe guitargal is the only place in the states that suppose to have them, although they have been out the last few times I checked. So if you ever want to try Newtones just be prepared for a long wait if you're in the states.

You can buy them off Newtone's Web site direct.
Takes about a week or so and $3 shipping from merry old England to my home in Ohio.

[TBman]

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi TB

Yup - we do become fond of strange ideas - like which strings are best. I'm glad to live in a day-n-age with choices. When I started playing guitar, the store had one brand (black diamond) and three choices…electric strings, acoustic strings, and classical strings.

No weights, no formulas (bronze, nickel, phosphor bronze). Just strings…amazing we could even make music back-in-the-day huh?

I know Larry, and we had to ride on the backs of dinosaurs in a blizzard to buy them too!