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String Beta Trial Sept 18, 2018 8:37:42 GMT -5 TonyKgull and ancient1 like this

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Last month I replied to the D'Addario request for beta testers for new thin coating strings they were coming out with. They came yesterday. Not the greatest timing since I'm trying to get a couple of things done before my surgery in 2 days. Haven't even opened the package!!! Maybe this weekend. Don't know how comfortable holding a guitar will be for the next couple of weeks. I've been holding off changing the strings on my favorite Yamaha FG-110, waiting for these strings.

AND I replied to an Elixir beta test last week! I'm guessing I'll see something from them next month??

I'm guessing I won't be able to do much physical work on guitars for a couple of weeks. Maybe I can actually learn to PLAY something???!!!

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String Beta Trial Sept 18, 2018 11:04:33 GMT -5

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CTGull,

That D'Addario thin coated strings, sound interesting, see what I did there. 😁

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CTGull Global Moderator MOD/ADMIN Posts: 4,633 Location: Connecticut Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011	String Beta Trial Sept 18, 2018 11:09:57 GMT -5 Derick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Sept 18, 2018 11:09:57 GMT -5 Sept 18, 2018 11:04:33 GMT -5 Derick said: CTGull , That D'Addario thin coated strings, sound interesting, see what I did there. 😁 Yea, it's making me thing of think onion rings!!!!
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String Beta Trial Sept 18, 2018 18:20:48 GMT -5

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The strings are on!!! My favorite 1970 Yamaha FG-110. Sounds the same as other PB strings I've used. The coating isn't as visibly noticeable on the wound strings, almost not noticeable. Obviously less coating means the surface will be a little rougher. Finger noise might be slightly more, but not enough to comment.

Some days my guitars sound better than others and I want to play them. Today is not one of those days.

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String Beta Trial Sept 18, 2018 18:33:19 GMT -5

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Sept 18, 2018 18:20:48 GMT -5 CTGull said:

The strings are on!!! My favorite 1970 Yamaha FG-110. Sounds the same as other PB strings I've used. The coating isn't as visibly noticeable on the wound strings, almost not noticeable. Obviously less coating means the surface will be a little rougher. Finger noise might be slightly more, but not enough to comment.

Some days my guitars sound better than others and I want to play them. Today is not one of those days.

CTGull,

As they sound like other PB strings is not a bad thing, may come down to just how long they last.
Maybe some competition with Elixer strings, may come down to price. 😀

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Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Price and getting the word out! Elixir may have the upper hand with their brand being know for good but expensive coated strings. D'Addario already has the EXP coated strings. I assume these will be a new version?

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CTGull Global Moderator MOD/ADMIN Posts: 4,633 Location: Connecticut Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011	String Beta Trial Sept 19, 2018 4:34:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Sept 19, 2018 4:34:02 GMT -5 The packaging.
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CTGull Global Moderator MOD/ADMIN Posts: 4,633 Location: Connecticut Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011	String Beta Trial Sept 19, 2018 14:33:04 GMT -5 Derick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Sept 19, 2018 14:33:04 GMT -5 Well, today I got an email from Elixir saying I've been selected for another string trial!! Light gage 80/20 bronze. I should receive them in the next 2 weeks. What to put them on??
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String Beta Trial Sept 21, 2018 3:28:36 GMT -5 ancient1 likes this

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Sept 19, 2018 14:33:04 GMT -5 CTGull said:

Well, today I got an email from Elixir saying I've been selected for another string trial!! Light gage 80/20 bronze. I should receive them in the next 2 weeks. What to put them on??

This is just a crazy suggestion, don't know if it'll work. But I'd try putting them on a guitar first. Preferably and acoustic. After that, you could try tying your shoes with 'em and see how they fare.

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String Beta Trial Sept 21, 2018 5:42:34 GMT -5

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CTGull,

Try them on the Martin OM21, that guitar needs some serious play time, so put them on this guitar, and wear them out. 😀

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Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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String Beta Trial Jul 9, 2019 12:56:00 GMT -5

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Post by CTGull on Jul 9, 2019 12:56:00 GMT -5

Today I got an email and replied to D'Addario about trying the final version of the new strings before they're released in September. They said the supply is limited so I replied immediately. Hope I get them!! I liked the set last year!!

Now I have to figure out what guitar to put them on. My current favorite guitar isn't even mine!

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