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06-06-2019, 05:42 AM
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Strings changing tone
This may seem like a strange question, and you might think I am imagining things, but I have noticed that whenever I change strings, (usually PB), no matter what gauge, there seems to be a transition time between the new string brightness and the more mellow tone which I prefer. To put it bluntly, in this transition time the tone seems crappy and dead. I notice this particularly on my fifty-year-old dreadnought, which has quite a 'woody' tone.
This transition period is short, and I just wondered if anybody out there has experienced the same thing---or is it just me? Thank you in anticipation. 
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06-06-2019, 05:49 AM
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Another member recently confirmed your findings writing new strings go through three phases which I would summarize as too new to be good, expected sound and finally, dying.
I have been said that John Pearse do not need to age to sound good... I will try them soon...
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06-06-2019, 05:50 AM
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It isn't unusual; uncoated strings start to deteriorate and gradually lose their initial brightness from the day you put them on. For me there's a short optimum period with uncoated strings before they begin to die. I prefer coated strings for their consistency in tone.
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06-06-2019, 06:04 AM
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My experience is that most strings are like this to one degree or another no matter the brand or material. The only strings I ever used that sounded pretty dang good from beginning to end are Newtone Heritage. While they are somewhat brighter in the beginning they very quickly transition to that "sweet spot" and remain that way longer than any other uncoated string I've tried.
I get similar results from DR Sunbeams, but they are brighter from the get go, the process takes a little longer and "that tone" doesn't last quite as long. Still, they are excellent strings for what they cost. Maybe it's the Round Core thing, I don't know
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06-06-2019, 06:31 AM
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Brand new, just changed - need a 'break-in' period. Depending on the strings, this can be a few minutes to an hour or more of playing. Then you've got the 'good sound' time, then finally the deteriorating period where they get duller, intonation goes off.
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06-06-2019, 07:09 AM
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06-06-2019, 07:13 AM
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Quote:
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Assuming is not knowing. Knowing is NOT the same as understanding. There is a difference between compassion and wisdom, however compassion cannot supplant wisdom, and wisdom can not occur without understanding. facts don't care about your feelings and FEELINGS ALONE MAKE FOR TERRIBLE, often irreversible DECISIONS
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06-06-2019, 07:25 AM
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There are hundreds of string posibilities.
Of those I have tried, the strings that exhibit a minimal of what you describe are Martin Retros, GHS Vintage Bronze, GHS Phosohor Bronze. Another similar string is Throbak round cores. There are many variables. What works for one guitar/person may or may not work for you. True for all of us... All strings do this.
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