The perfect string- my quest is over

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May 29, 2011, 09:30:51 PM
I've always been searching for the perfect set of guitar strings. At the end of 2010 I was smitten by DR Sunbeams and posted a glowing review. I've been using DR Sunbeams exclusively in 2011. For some reason I grew tired of these strings and decided to change things up. I went back to GHS Laurence Juber strings and I'm glad I did. That's not to say that these strings are better or worse then the DR's but they different and different is what I was looking for. In the end it's fun to try different strings and experiment. My quest for the perfect string is over.Viva la difference  
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May 29, 2011, 11:22:17 PM #1
Congrats on finding the one's that work for you.Me Dean Markley and D'Addarrio's.
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May 30, 2011, 08:32:09 AM #2
Quote from: mas music on May 29, 2011, 09:30:51 PM
I've always been searching for the perfect set of guitar strings. At the end of 2010 I was smitten by DR Sunbeams and posted a glowing review. I've been using RR Sunbeams exclusively in 2011. For some reason I grew tired of these strings and decided to change things up. I went back to GHS Laurence Juber strings and I'm glad I did. That's not to say that these strings are better or worse then the DR's but they different and different is what I was looking for. In the end it's fun to try different strings and experiment. My quest for the perfect string is over.Viva la difference 

For some unfathomable reason, I suspect that in a few months, you tired of these new strings, and found yet another love of your life.
May 30, 2011, 08:52:23 AM #3
Are those the ones with the gold plain strings? I thought they were quite good as well. I've been using Pearse for a while. I'd try Newtones again if they were cheaper.
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May 30, 2011, 09:19:58 AM #4
Meh. The best strings? 6 ... new.  :wink:   :whistling:
May 30, 2011, 01:36:15 PM #5
Quote from: hadden on May 30, 2011, 08:52:23 AM
Are those the ones with the gold plain strings? I thought they were quite good as well. I've been using Pearse for a while. I'd try Newtones again if they were cheaper.
Yes, the G string is wound  and the high B and E are plated. The strings are also deep frozen  ( criogenically treated ). I'm, not suggesting that these strings are the best but rather they are a bit different and I'm enjoying them. I also like Daddarrio's, DR's  Dean markleys and few others. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I enjoy trying different sets rather committing myself to the " perfect set" I'll enjoy the diversity instead.
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*Kremona Sophia classical
*Taylor 562ce
* Makala Baritone Ukulele
May 31, 2011, 12:29:11 PM #6
I have to admit after trying different strings on and off over the years, I alway come back to the Elixir nano's. They just sparkle in my ears on my L-10.
May 31, 2011, 03:53:33 PM #7
I'ma John Pearse guy myself.  I always go back to them.
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May 31, 2011, 04:59:03 PM #8
The best strings are different strings. Sooner or later.
May 31, 2011, 06:53:47 PM #9
Quote from: frankhond on May 31, 2011, 04:59:03 PM
The best strings are different strings. Sooner or later.
:+1: :cheers
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May 31, 2011, 07:54:02 PM #10
Quote from: cke on May 31, 2011, 06:53:47 PM
:+1: :cheers

Which gets us back to what I said in the first place.   :laughin:
May 31, 2011, 07:56:22 PM #11
Quote from: ducktrapper on May 31, 2011, 07:54:02 PM
Which gets us back to what I said in the first place.   :laughin:
:bowdown: True true
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Larrivee's '07  L-09 (40th Commemorative); '09 00-03 S.E; '08 P-09
Eastman '07 AC 650-12 Jumbo (NAMM)
Martin   '11 D Mahogany (FSC Golden Era type)
Voyage-Air '10 VAOM-06
-the nylon string-
Goya (Levin) '58 G-30
-dulcimer-
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June 02, 2011, 11:09:20 AM #12
Quote from: hadden on May 30, 2011, 08:52:23 AM
Are those the ones with the gold plain strings? I thought they were quite good as well. I've been using Pearse for a while. I'd try Newtones again if they were cheaper.

Price is no object for me when it comes to Newtones because I only change strings once or twice a year. I seem to remember changing strings sometime before Christmas, so I guess it's just about time. The old ones still sound fine, however, so maybe I'll wait a bit.
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June 02, 2011, 11:36:35 AM #13
Quote from: LaminateBoy on June 02, 2011, 11:09:20 AM
Price is no object for me when it comes to Newtones because I only change strings once or twice a year. I seem to remember changing strings sometime before Christmas, so I guess it's just about time. The old ones still sound fine, however, so maybe I'll wait a bit.

Ain't that the truth. I used to change strings regularly and know when I did but then ... I used to own one acoustic.  :arrow   
June 02, 2011, 08:50:43 PM #14
I write the date and which guitar  on the string package and hang them on a hook above the changing station. Otherwise I would never remember.
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June 03, 2011, 12:40:43 AM #15
Quote from: unclrob on May 29, 2011, 11:22:17 PM
Congrats on finding the one's that work for you.Me Dean Markley and D'Addarrio's.
My two standbys as well. But I like to mix em up and experiment. The DR RARES paid off BIG time on my F-IV.
June 03, 2011, 09:12:50 AM #16
Roger, I have a business card (Elderly's) that I use the back of to note the date and what string (if I change type/brand)--it stays in the storage box of the case.
Danny, I just put some Rares on my L03W, and I really liked them initially, but I am finding they have too much overtone/reverb--especially when capoed.  I am going to give them a little more time.  I wonder if that isnt the because of the decreased tension?  So many strings...
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June 10, 2011, 04:40:44 PM #17
Quote from: jmr on May 31, 2011, 12:29:11 PM
I have to admit after trying different strings on and off over the years, I alway come back to the Elixir nano's. They just sparkle in my ears on my L-10.
Elixirs may not be popular on this forum but they are now in fact the most popular acoustic guitar strings in th USA. I look forward to trying them out on my L03/
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June 22, 2011, 11:27:28 PM #18
i have been using daddarios EJ 17's and EJ 19's exclusively for the past 2 years. Havent grown weary of them yet. Hopefully I wont, Daddario has a nice players point reward program!

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June 23, 2011, 07:51:52 AM #19
I try different strings all the time, but always come back to D'Addario.  I use both coated and uncoated versions of EJ-17's, EJ-19's and sometimes EJ-12's.

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