Mixing String Gauges

[wguitar]

Hi,

Is it OK to mix and match string brands when mixing strings ?

Thanks!

[runamuck]

Yes. I've done that for decades.

[merlin666]

What is this "mixing strings" activity you are mentioning?

[Dreadfulnaught]

That activity has been decriminalized recently, so the string police pretty much now leave us alone when we do it.
I used to mix bass strings from Savarez and treble strings from LaBella on my classical a zillion years ago, and used to buy a banjo string to get a solid G for my D-28 (anyone else remember doing that?) but other than that if one breaks I just put one on from my plastic Harbor Freight ammo box, don’t care about the brand. No harm done.

[rokdog49]

Do want you wish and let the haters be accursed.

[jaymarsch]

When I had my Crossover nylon, my favorite strings were the Hannabach Goldins but the G string never sounded quite right. Then someone posted here on the AGF that they always swapped out that G with a Savarez. Whaatttt? Why didn't I think of that? Completely solved the issue. So, yes, we can be thankful for those rogue adventurers who mix strings - even different brands and gauges.

Best,
Jayne