Best strings for an acoustic/electric?

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 8 Dec 2004 2:49 pm

I have a fender acoustic /electric. what do you guys think are the best strings(for sound) for my guitar? I've tried those coated strings, can't remember the name, they were easy on the fingers, but I didn't care for the tone at all. I've been buying Fender medium gauge, which are ok, but really hadn't got the tone I like. what about martin or gibson strings on a fender guitar? I'm wanting a good rich acoustic tone. thanks
Terry

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Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 8 Dec 2004 3:02 pm

I Like Gibson. SONNY.

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John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 8 Dec 2004 6:59 pm

I can't remember when I last changed the strings on my Flat-Top guitar and I haven't tried many different brands, but; at the present time I am using Geo. L Medium-Gauge and I like them!

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Larry Jamieson · Post by **Larry Jamieson** » 8 Dec 2004 7:25 pm

Try Martin Studio Performance (SP) in either medium or lights. I use 'em on both my Gibson and Taylor.

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 8 Dec 2004 8:07 pm

John Pearse.

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 9 Dec 2004 7:28 am

Thanks guys
Terry

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Zum D10 /8x5 / session 500rd
steelin for my Lord

Cody Johnson · Post by **Cody Johnson** » 9 Dec 2004 8:11 pm

I prefer D'Addario for acoustic guitar

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 9 Dec 2004 10:29 pm

Try Elixers. They are more expensive in the short run, but in the long run, they stay fresh and crisp way longer than any other string out there. They sound super!

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 10 Dec 2004 2:34 am

Martin's making a set of SP's, in what they're calling a "light/medium" gauge. I'm working my way towards getting them on all my acoustics----only four or five left t go....

Eddie D.Bollinger · Post by **Eddie D.Bollinger** » 10 Dec 2004 5:53 am

I'm with Larry. Its green box SP's for
me.

Eddie

Jim Peters · Post by **Jim Peters** » 10 Dec 2004 6:00 am

I do like Elixers for accoustic,they last way longer, but do not have a bright edge to them, which may be the reason you don't like them. If not Elixers, I like John Pearse. JP

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 10 Dec 2004 7:09 pm

The Elixers are the ones I tried, but just didn't like them. They were easy on the fingers but just didn't have the tone I like.
I bought a set of Martin Sp medium today, and I really like the way they sound on my flattop. thanks to all
Terry

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Zum D10 /8x5 / session 500rd
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Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 11 Dec 2004 9:10 am

You might try a set of Elixer Nano-web.
I'm a big fan of their tone, playability, and longevity.
They are definatly worth trying.

There are a few manufacturers making coated strings.
I also have used the D'Addario EXP coated strings, and liked them.

Has anyone tried the Black Diamond coated strings? http://www.elderly.com/accessories/items/N600LB.htm

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