What strings do I try next ?

Plexiprs · #1 06-20-2003, 08:05 AM

Time to change strings on my 814ce. I've got the following sets left in my "trial package". Which ones will knock my socks off?[list=1][*]D'Addario - EXP16[*]D'Addario - 80/20 Lights[*]D'Addario - Phosphor Bronze Lights[*]DR - Phosphor Bronze Extra[*]DR - Sunbeams[*]Dean Markley - Alchemy, Gold Phosphor[*]Dean Markley - Signature, Phosphor Bronze[*]Dean Markley - Signature, Vintage Bronze[*]RotoSound - Country Gold (light/mediums)[/list=1] So far, my favorites have been Dean Markley Formula 82/R.

architectx · #2 06-20-2003, 08:15 AM

I like the D'addario Phosphor Bronze lights. That's what I use on both of my GAs.

derekt · #3 06-20-2003, 08:41 AM

I really had good results with D'Addario 80/20's on my jumbo. But I did not like the EXP in either the 80/20 or phos.

muzz76 · #4 06-20-2003, 09:11 AM

I really like GHS Vintage Bronze. I've settled on them for a while after a pretty lengthy search.

cocobolo_guy · #5 06-25-2003, 11:16 AM

Go get yourself a set of John Pearse Phos BR (600L) .you`ll never be the same........

JJFIELDS · #6 06-25-2003, 02:51 PM

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Fingerworks · #7 06-25-2003, 03:37 PM

You forgot about the D'Addario 80/20 EXP's! They're great!

Jim Tozier · #8 06-25-2003, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by Plexiprs
So far, my favorites have been Dean Markley Formula 82/R.

I haven't tried these yet, but I've heard wonderful things about them. Al Petteway recently switched to 82/R's on one of his guitars. I'll be especially interested to hear how you think they compare to the DM Alchemy GoldPhos, since that's what I use now.

As I'm sure you know by now, string preference is a highly subjective and personal thing, as are our choices in guitars. Try them all out and see what fits you best.

Ralphies314ce · #9 07-01-2003, 11:12 PM

Bump! I just bought some DR Rares to try on my 314ce. What do you all thing about em?

marklyn · #10 07-02-2003, 12:37 PM

John Pearse!
Phosphor Bronze is my preference, but the 80/20's sound better on my Yamaha (My beach guitar).

Plexiprs · #11 07-02-2003, 01:07 PM

I put on the DR Sunbeams.

They feel like they have slightly higher tension and are a little more abrasive, but ring out evenly.

Not too bright, but no muddiness at all. They physically behave different from day one. My strobe tuner always shows the first attack as sharp or flat then it oscillates from one to the other. I have to wait a second or two for the note to stabilize.

freestyle · #12 07-04-2003, 07:36 AM

maybe the D'Adarrio Flat tops...light guage, of course

boboki · #13 07-12-2003, 01:23 PM

Try the D'Adarrio EXP Custom Lights. I have them on my 810 and I'll swear by 'em to anyone.

Stixx · #14 07-12-2003, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by Plexiprs
Time to change strings on my 814ce. I've got the following sets left in my "trial package". Which ones will knock my socks off?[list=1][*]D'Addario - EXP16[*]D'Addario - 80/20 Lights[*]D'Addario - Phosphor Bronze Lights[*]DR - Phosphor Bronze Extra[*]DR - Sunbeams[*]Dean Markley - Alchemy, Gold Phosphor[*]Dean Markley - Signature, Phosphor Bronze[*]Dean Markley - Signature, Vintage Bronze[*]RotoSound - Country Gold (light/mediums)[/list=1] So far, my favorites have been Dean Markley Formula 82/R.

If I am not going to use the Elixer nanos it would have to be the John pearce mediums. They are wonderful . Smooth and precise and very thick and sweet . Do not expect a long live out of this string but the tone is hard to ignore.