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Post by RobertW on Aug 24, 2021 9:28:08 GMT -5

D'Addario EXP38 have be replaced with XT.

Set just arrived today so i looked it up online.

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Post by TonyKgull on Aug 24, 2021 10:58:08 GMT -5

RobertW, Let us know what you think over time.

Just put PB EXPs on my Alvarez Folk. Man, they are super bright! I'm still waiting (haven't played my folk much since I put them on) for them to simmer down. Dunno how I'd feel about an even brighter version of them.

But again, let me know what you think of them compared to the other types you use. I'd be interested in your opinion on how they sound. Especially on your Amber Trails model.

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Post by TonyKgull on Aug 24, 2021 11:04:28 GMT -5

Without even knowing what these XTs sound like (reminds me of ancient obsolete computers! ), it does make me a little sad though. D'Addario's EXPs were a pretty perfect backup or secondary option for me after Elixers. Love how they sound and how long they last. Even though they never did last quite as long as my Elixers, I still felt they held almost the same value, or bang-for-the-buck as Elixers.

In other words, they twernt broke for me so why'd they go and fix it? lol.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

seagullplayer Supreme Member Posts: 1,022 Location: Southern Indiana Playing guitar since: Long enough I should be better at it...	EXP Discontinued Aug 24, 2021 12:26:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by seagullplayer on Aug 24, 2021 12:26:29 GMT -5 I have never found a coated string I could get along with. And that from a feller that hates to change strings.
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Post by Derick on Aug 24, 2021 13:42:31 GMT -5

Aug 24, 2021 12:26:29 GMT -5 seagullplayer said:

I have never found a coated string I could get along with.

And that from a feller that hates to change strings.

seagullplayer

Not really a fan of coated strings, but treated strings are a totally different barrel of fish, I like treated strings.

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Post by Garland on Aug 24, 2021 13:52:00 GMT -5

RobertW, TonyKgull, seagullplayer, Derick,

Don't mean to hi-jack the thread- but, last night I played me Lag for a couple of hours- I have Martin Monel 11-52's on it- haven't played it in several days- as in a couple weeks? maybe- I noticed I only needed a slight tweak on the tuning- BTW, Derick, I have it tuned down 1/2 step and was using the capo on the second, then 3rd fret- man that thang was sangin!

A couple hours ago I pulled it out to play- the A string sounded off although it was in tune- after a couple songs it got right- hmmmm

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Post by Derick on Aug 24, 2021 13:58:08 GMT -5

Garland,

That reminded me, I had a packet of Martin Monel strings, and decided to fit them to one of my guitars, thought they sounded very nice, only two days later I traded the guitar in.

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Post by Garland on Aug 24, 2021 14:16:28 GMT -5

Aug 24, 2021 13:58:08 GMT -5 Derick said:

Garland ,

That reminded me, I had a packet of Martin Monel strings, and decided to fit them to one of my guitars, thought they sounded very nice, only two days later I traded the guitar in.

Ha! Made me spit coffee out of me nose

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Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
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Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

TonyKgull Global Moderator Posts: 6,425 Location: Ontario, Canada	EXP Discontinued Aug 24, 2021 18:01:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TonyKgull on Aug 24, 2021 18:01:29 GMT -5 seagullplayer, If you don't get along with even treated strings, you have down right despised the old Elixer POLYwebs. LOL! Did you ever try them?
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Post by seagullplayer on Aug 25, 2021 5:29:01 GMT -5

I put a set of Elixer on my Ovation once. I think at the time I was paying about $5 for the EJ-16's I always used. The Elixer cost me over $20.

They lasted one day. I took it back to the shop and had them removed. Tone and volume killers.

I tried the poly or nano webs? A couple years back on a lark. I won't do that again.

I just can't get the volume out of them and the tone seems rather dull to me.

Keep in mind I am almost always straight acoustic and almost always playing to a room of people with a pic. I would think that folks that plug in would love them. If volume is not a big issue they may be great. Tone is a relative thing to the listener.

Some people like 80-20's, for me they are just too bright.

It's not that I have not tried a few things over the years, it's just that I found what I like.

I figure that's the goal, go till you find what you like.

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Post by Derick on Aug 25, 2021 5:41:26 GMT -5

seagullplayer

For a few years I used Elixir strings, and thought they were OK, it was how long they lasted that I really liked.
But a couple of years ago I changed to various makes of Phosphor Bronze strings, and thought they sounded far better.
A few weeks ago was about to do a string change, looked though the strings that I had, and spotted a pack of Elixir strings that I was given when I bought a new guitar, so put the Elixir strings on thought they sounded terrible, volume and tone killer, I tried them for three days couldn't stand them any longer so off they came to be replaced by Martin Authentic Phosphor Bronze strings, now that's what I call great strings are are my favourite at present.

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Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
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Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
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Post by Garland on Aug 25, 2021 5:51:19 GMT -5

Aug 25, 2021 5:29:01 GMT -5 seagullplayer said:

I put a set of Elixer on my Ovation once. I think at the time I was paying about $5 for the EJ-16's I always used. The Elixer cost me over $20.

They lasted one day. I took it back to the shop and had them removed. Tone and volume killers.

I tried the poly or nano webs? A couple years back on a lark. I won't do that again.

I just can't get the volume out of them and the tone seems rather dull to me.

Keep in mind I am almost always straight acoustic and almost always playing to a room of people with a pic. I would think that folks that plug in would love them. If volume is not a big issue they may be great. Tone is a relative thing to the listener.

Some people like 80-20's, for me they are just too bright.

It's not that I have not tried a few things over the years, it's just that I found what I like.

I figure that's the goal, go till you find what you like.

I think you're kinda right- but... of course there is always one- how do you know if you might or might not like somethin else a little better- variety is the spice of life, etc.

I say that, but, I've found I like Martin Monels, but, not on the 00017 Martin, which actually came with those

. If I hadn't had a set of John Pearse PB strings on hand I would have had to wait for them. Then too, there is the GHS cryogenic strings, I like those too, but not on the 00015M, where I really like the Martin Monels. They don't produce the over tones and sustain of PB's- the 00017 needed both, IMO- and, having experimented with different types I kinda knew what would offer what I was wantin to hear-

I also don't mind changing strings, especially since I now have a bench where my comfort requirements have been met- in fact, I kind of like changing strings- I need the practice on making prettier winds on the tuners

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RobertW,TonyKgull,seagullplayer,Derick,Garland,

One point that thisoldman reminded me of.

I do tend to try different guitar strings and have found that different guitars, sound and play better with different strings.
Or another way of putting it some guitars prefer different strings.

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Post by Garland on Aug 25, 2021 7:14:24 GMT -5

RobertW, TonyKgull, seagullplayer, Derick, that's been my experience as well- as limited as it is compared to y'alls-

when I got my first new guitar, some 16 mos ago, after many years of not even remembering I had an old one to play with, I didn't even know there was such a thing as choices for strings- gauge or material- now, I know all there is to know about guitar strings

and, should someone ask me a question about them, I'll just reply- check out the Acoustic Guitar Cabin- for the wealth of knowledge I've accumulated there

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Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
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Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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Post by seagullplayer on Aug 25, 2021 8:32:29 GMT -5

Garland , The strings I now use fit what I want my guitar to sound like, and the voices that sing over it. In public it is more common for me to sing with others as compared to solo. What I use seems to set well with all involved.

I would guess over the years I strung up about 20 different kinds of strings before I found my happy place. It's not that I didn't look around, it is just that I came to a decision. Until the D'Addario EJ16's stop working for me, or they stop making them. I'm a happy camper.

I have liked them on all my guitars.

The Gibson came branded with their own strings from the factory. I liked them, and even tried to get a set but everyplace was out of stock. So I put my old stand by's on. They work great. I would not be surprised to find the Gibson's where made by the same people.

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Epiphone Masterbilt AJ500ME NS
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Taylor 110, 2004
Martin DC-160GTE

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