Forum 3 all hog: string suggestions?

[iDavid]

I stopped playing guitar shortly after buying a F3 all hog and now I am back.  I just love this guitar and  was wonder if you guys had any string suggestions.  I have elixir light PB's on it now and like them pretty well, but I think it could use a bit more sparkle.  Maybe EXP's?

[Mr_LV19E]

I use Curt Mangan 80/20 mediums(13/56) on my OM-MT but if you don't want to go with the mediums try the medium lights (12/54). Curts strings have a long life and the 80/20 bronze is brighter and works well with the Hog top.

[HAMFIST]

I love my hog top too ... find that any number of phosphor bronze strings with a hexagonal core do best bring out the complexity and brightness.

The cheapest of the Martin PBs are good.

http://www.juststrings.com/cfmartinacousticguitarphosphor.html

DR Rare are wonderful, too.

http://www.juststrings.com/drs-rpbg-12-56.html

With all of the wood being of the same type, and a hardwood top, these brighter strings bring out a bit more depth, at least to my ear. Look to the hex core! Look to the hex core!

[clark24426]

I have found that I prefer 80/20's on my Forum III MT. Have used mainly EXP's because they last forever. Have Newtone 80/20's on right now - could be the best so far. I personally think that PB's are too dull on this guitar.

[iDavid]

I've always had PB's, I think I will give the 80/20's a try.

[Danny]

  Yes. I do recommend strings on the forum III, all hog or otherwise.