thomastik plectrums thumbs up!

heavyg · #1 07-09-2011, 08:39 PM

for my guitar, and style of playing (finger style open tunings) the AC-111 set with the flatwound ADG strings, are the most beautiful playing/sounding strings I have ever heard, they are more expensive than most acoustic strings but it is reflected in the quality of the sound/constuction/appearence of the plectrums..
my guitar is old and big with red adi top and honduran hog B&S brazilian board and bridge..these strings are lower tension with a bit softer volume but just so lush and finger friendly...I'm hooked!!

membler · #2 07-09-2011, 09:24 PM

They last along time too. I love them on my 000 and smaller guitars. Not so much on the D size guitars.

Mike

colins · #3 07-10-2011, 12:58 AM

Just put a fresh set on my Baranik CX today and agree with you 100% that they are very nice strings. Quite different to the Martin SPs that I normally use. Well worth a try.

Col

patticake · #4 07-10-2011, 02:10 AM

they're probably the most unusual strings i've ever played, gentle to fingers with a unique sound - and they do last quite a while

Michael T · #5 07-10-2011, 08:47 AM

I have used them off & on from time to time. I guess if I lived in Europe I would be using them much more but I use DR Sunbeam "Round Core" most of the time @ about 1/2 the price. They just don't come close to sounding twice as good to me.

http://www.maurysmusic.com/dr_sunbea..._todd_s_review

http://www.maurysmusic.com/dr_sunbea..._todd_s_review

Here are a couple pro reviews courtesy of Maury's Music.

Tom46 · #6 07-11-2011, 05:42 PM

Great, great strings that seem to bring out the very best in all of my guitars...superbly crafted. A bit expensive but worth it. They do last.

Love the wrap on the tuning machine side.

ComradeGarrett · #7 07-11-2011, 07:14 PM

My absolute favorite. I think they sound great and they're a decent value because they're so tough. I feel like I get a couple more weeks out of Thomastiks than I do with less expensive strings (I gig regularly). I think they're worth the cost.

Although, I just got this J-45 with Curt Mangan strings and those sound pretty **** good as well.

I'll probably stick with the Thomastiks, though.

heavyg · #8 07-27-2011, 09:57 PM

Sam Ash has a good deal on the AC-111 Thomastiks, $17.99 + free shipping, I just ordered a few more sets.

colins · #9 07-28-2011, 04:50 AM

That is a good price heavyg, they retail for close to US$30 here in Oz.

For another great price try Guitar Gallery at just $15.89/set +shipping
http://securityassuredsites.com/cgi-...Infeld&pid=143

jojobean39 · #10 07-28-2011, 05:29 AM

It looks like these strings are coated, am I correct? I am one of the few people on the forum who seems to like the Elixir Polywebs BECAUSE of the feel. I like their sound also. How do these feel in comparison? Do they have that smooth feel?

I really want to try these, but I do not want to spend $20 on strings that feel rough. But I hear nothing but good things from TI, so I am sure I cannot go wrong.

Landru · #11 07-28-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jojobean39

I really want to try these, but I do not want to spend $20 on strings that feel rough. But I hear nothing but good things from TI, so I am sure I cannot go wrong.

Well - it's possible that you won't like the string. I've spent a lot of cash trying out average strings that were absolutely raved about, but TI's in any form are not average strings. Do it.

bbrown · #12 07-28-2011, 10:02 AM

Well y'all have me curious. So I just ordered a set of the Mediums AC-113 Thomastiks (and some of my stand-by D'Addario EJ17's) from 'Strings and Beyond'

http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/thomastik.html

- free shipping over $35 and 10% off Thomastiks right now ($17.00 for a set).

--Bill

heavyg · #13 07-28-2011, 01:52 PM

they are not coated strings, on the ac-110 and the ac-111 set the A,D and G strings are flatwound the low E is wound so its a very smooth and low tension feel, on the ac-112 and ac-113 only the G string is flatwound I think the 111's are the way to go even on a larger guitar these really are awesome strings for finger style or strumming.. the spectrums are more your regular type PB string nice but not as unique as the plectrums.

jhchang · #14 07-28-2011, 02:45 PM

Just curious: for their "light" gauge it goes from .012 to .059!! For low E that thick wouldn't there be any issue? Am I missing something here?

Landru · #15 07-28-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jhchang

Just curious: for their "light" gauge it goes from .012 to .059!! For low E that thick wouldn't there be any issue? Am I missing something here?

Yes - that would be their Plectrum medium-light gauge. TI Plectrum is a different string than Spectrum bronze. The Plectrum has a silk-inlay that results in a lower tension string. The Spectrum is a string much like Martin SP or other strings of the type. I would try the Spectrum first.