John Pearse are becoming my go to strings

[Rosewood99]

Tried a lot of strings in the last 10 years but more and more I'm gravitating to JP strings. They just came out with some Slightly Lite Customs and they are great. It's not only the tone I like but the way they feel. I know some aren't satisfied with their longevity but I haven't had that problem.

I may finally stop searching for the next strings and just start getting JP from now on.

[Kh1967]

Originally Posted by paulzoom

Tried a lot of strings in the last 10 years but more and more I'm gravitating to JP strings. They just came out with some Slightly Lite Customs and they are great. It's not only the tone I like but the way they feel. I know some aren't satisfied with their longevity but I haven't had that problem.

I may finally stop searching for the next strings and just start getting JP from now on.

I understand your affection for Pearse strings. On occasion, I drift away and always, happily return.

Glad they are working out for you!

[gmel555]

I’m a JP fan too.

[Hoyt]

Another fan here. I've used JP mandola and octave mandolin strings for years.

Recently, I have started using JP 80/20 guitar strings. I always disliked 80/20s until I tried these.

Good feel and last quite awhile.

[Dru Edwards]

I became a fan a couple of years ago when I gave them a shot. Great strings.

[1Charlie]

The perfect string choice for an old Gibson.

[Rogerblair]

My string of choice as well. PBs for me.

Rb

As much as I like other strings for specific applications (monel on mahogany tops, for example), I've never had a guitar that didn't sound good with JP Phosphor Bronze or Pure Nickels.

[Rev Roy]

I LOVE JP strings. In a perfect world I’d use ‘em on all my guitars. But I’m one of those people who only gets 7-10 days out of ‘em before they go dead on me. Bummer.

[slopeshoulder]

I just ordered ten sets from Strings and Beyond. My go to strings 600L phosphor Bronze.

[Sax Player Guy]

The John Pearse Phosphor Bronze Slightly Lights seem like they were made for my Larrivee OM-40. For finger style and light strumming they bring out a simultaneously clear and lush sound that goads me to get better.

[Wade Hampton]

I’ve been a fan of John Pearse strings ever since I first discovered them in the mid-1980’s. Prior to that I had been using GHS Bright Bronze strings on my Mossman dreadnought, which lasted me two weeks a set. The John Pearse 80/20’s lasted me six weeks a set. Plus they made the guitar sound the best it ever had.

John decided to make me an artist endorser about twenty years ago now, but I’d been using his strings almost exclusively for some fifteen years at that point: not just on guitar, but on mandolin, mountain dulcimer and banjo, as well.

I try out other brands of strings now and then just to stay current with what’s on the market, but John Pearse strings remain my overwhelming preference.


Wade Hampton Miller

[Methos1979]

Same here. Gave the New Medium #710's a try a while back and haven't strayed away yet!

[Rosewood99]

Originally Posted by Sax Player Guy

The John Pearse Phosphor Bronze Slightly Lights seem like they were made for my Larrivee OM-40. For finger style and light strumming they bring out a simultaneously clear and lush sound that goads me to get better.

You should try the new Slightly Light Customs. I tad more bass.

[Nick S]

I prefer 80/20 strings, and have liked JPs since the 1980s. I also find them the longest playing uncoated strings.