What Strings???

Donderosa · #1 January 24th, 2008

OK, I just picked up the guitar, 5 or 6 weeks ago, after many years and I'm seriously working at it this time and the practise is starting to pay off. I'm playing a Yamaha FG770S with .012-.054 Martin Marquis phosphor bronze on it right now. They sound OK. Bought those 'cause that's what I used to use years ago, but I don't really know why. I was hoping some of you might give me some direction on what to use. I don't remember there being so many brands before.

D-Dawn · #2 January 24th, 2008

I use Martin Marquis as well...I prefer the Mediums tho (13's) on my Yamaha LL6

allthumbs · #3 January 24th, 2008

Most brands you find in music stores are fine. It is a matter of personal taste which you prefer.

Donderosa · #4 January 25th, 2008

Thanks AT, but I was hoping for a little more info. What's the difference between 80/20 bronze and phosbronze? What about coated strings? Nanoweb, Polyweb? Do they feel smoother and reduce finger noise, like they say, or is it bull? I'm certainly willing to try several sets to find what suits me best, just hoping to cut the list down a little.

Teddy Madison · #5 January 25th, 2008

Nano and Poly eh? You been looking at Elixirs lol.
I personally find the elixirs to be superior on my acoustic (Breedlove) for two reasons:

1. The Breedlove has a lot of bass so I like the brightness of them
2. I do find that they sound good 4-5 times longer than the non coated strings which justifies the hefty price.

3. OK, I know I said two but this just came to mind: The cut down on fret noise.

I prefer the Nano over poly, I find the polys tend to shed their coating faster.

Wayne

Donderosa · #6 January 25th, 2008

Thanks Wayne. I'll try a set of the nano and see how I like 'em on my Yamaha.

Don

Stratrat · #7 January 28th, 2008

I like the Elixir Nanowebs also. They came stock on my Taylor 110e - I'd never played them before, but really like the sound and feel. They seem to be holding up pretty well too.

doug russell · #8 January 30th, 2008

I personally use Elixirs on my Washburn accoustic. They always sound sweeter than other strings I have used. They are more expensive, but to me they are worth it. However, as you say the choice is endless.