What is the best sounding guitar string for my Martin and my Ibanez and not so hard on the fingers
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Are they full body guitars? I prefer Medium gauge strings for a full body guitar...if you pick a lot, light gauge are more flexible for bending. Light or Medium gauge strings should be okay on the fingers. Remember that the more you play the harder you build the callouses on the fingers putting pressure on the strings. Hope this helps. :)
1810561
I like these strings (Martin SP) in light gauge (high E is .012). The sound is good and I've had 'em on my Gibson for a few weeks now. I tried Ernie Ball Earthwood lights and the high E is a little thinner (.011) and they sounded alright also. Extra light strings might not have enough bass for a Martin dreadnaught, but probably good on the OM and smaller models. Happy pickin'!
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This is very subjective, and also varies from one instrument to another. In general, avoid light gauge strings if your after "warm low mellow". Try D'Adario "bluegrass" strings - they sound great on some guitars, particularly for pickers.
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They are not as bright as the standard strings but are brighter than some of the Silk & Steel strings I have tried in the past. I use the guitar as an accompanying instrument (mostly just strummunig) and like a mellow sound from the guitar. These strings are a little mellower than standard strings but are not as fully mellow as I really like. The only way I know you can tell for sure if you like them is to put a set on your guitar and try them. I have found that strings make a huge difference in the sound of the guitar and that the strings from different manufactures all sound different on my guitars. You have to try different string sets from different manufacturers until you find the sound you like. They are not as bright as the standard strings but are brighter than some of the Silk & Steel strings I have tried in the past. I use the guitar as an accompanying instrument (mostly just strummunig) and like a mellow sound from the guitar. These strings are a little mellower than standard strings but are not as fully mellow as I really like. The only way I know you can tell for sure if you like them is to put a set on your guitar and try them. I have found that strings make a huge difference in the sound of the guitar and that the strings from different manufactures all sound different on... » Read More They are not as bright as the standard strings but are brighter than some of the Silk & Steel strings I have tried in the past. I use the guitar as an accompanying instrument (mostly just strummunig) and like a mellow sound from the guitar. These strings are a little mellower than standard strings but are not as fully mellow as I really like. The only way I know you can tell for sure if you like them is to put a set on your guitar and try them. I have found that strings make a huge difference in the sound of the guitar and that the strings from different manufactures all sound different on my guitars. You have to try different string sets from different manufacturers until you find the sound you like. « Show Less
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The package reads light/medium and that's basically correct. Every string is consistently in-between a light gauge string and a medium gage string (example: the G string light is .024 inch. the medium .026 and the Martin FX is .0255 inch). The benefit is one can have the tension/firmness feel of a medium gage yet the ability to bend the string with the ease of a light gage; it provides flexibility without sacrificing tone and string feel on a guitar with a smaller body (like a parlor size guitar in which a medium gage would be more the preference - I haven't tried these strings on my dreadnaught size guitar in which I use different strings altogether). I'm quite happy with the result. Flexible Core makes sense to me.
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Aquila strings, or if you want more of a banjo twang, Aquilas with a wound C string. http://www.amazon.com/Aquila-AQ-28-Banjo-Ukulele-Strings/dp/B00MXUIMWS
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Tough question. I think I'd go with the mediums if you play some lead or strum hard, bluegrass style lead to drown out the banjo a bit. For strumming, folk style, or fingerpicking, go with the light mediums. Be aware that changing the gauge of the strings can affect the bow of the neck, so you might have to have it reset -- simple adjustment of truss rod-- if you change from what gauge strings you currently have on.
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Not sure exactly what you mean by "regular strings" . . . Martin recommends Extra Light strings only, that is obviously because of the construction of the guitar.
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Either strings will work just fine. I prefer the bronze strings as I feel the have a richer tone and sound
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These are great strings ; I have only used them on my Martin Dreadnaught..I'm no expert but ,in my opinion ' you only use steel strings of any kind on steel string instruments....for a real expert opinion, why not e-mail Martin guitar company Nazareth Penn. Good luck Bob J.
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I've not played steel strings but my guitar teacher told me to get nylon strings because they are easier to play in terms of your fingers & the callous factor. He also suggested a capo as it made it easier on your fingers.
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Yes. I think D'Addario strings are the best for acoustic guitars. Especially these coated ones. A little bit easier on the fingers for a new player.
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We have steel strings. The strings that come with the guitar are fine. My in-laws (the martin family band) were in the house the other day and upgraded the strings which definitely improved the tone (richer) and reduced the necessary finger pressure on the frets.This guitar is primarily used by my 15 year old daughter who has small hands.
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I think it depends on your preference, but to me, it's not a matter of how the strings sound, but how easy it is to play them. Since I am a beginner, light strings are best for me. My guitar teacher swears by D'Addario.
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I think the type of sound you get is more influenced by the guitar and not as much by the strings. Most Martin guitars will sound brighter and be weaker in the lower strings while Gibson and high end Epiphones will be stronger in bass tones and weaker in high tones. That being said these are great quality strings at a good price and I change strings often. There are better string out there but not so much better to command that much higher of a price.
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I 'm not sure ..I returned the guitar as a nylon player I wanted a guitar i could play at the time and this has to be plugged in .I did sound good ,still I found that Martin started making Classical guitars and it has a very same feel as Godin but only way better ,I has a 100x better sound and feel and neck is still slimmer ,tho not to slim it is called Martin 000-c nylon and is about $1300 -1400 ..I am so happy with it ,it is one of those guitars that can change your life,I ve had many guitars and this is by far one of the most special ones
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WITH THIS BASS, ALWAYS GET SUPER LONG STRINGS!String gauge is a matter of personal taste and playing style. Remember, every guitar needs to be setup for a particular string gauge to ensure proper tonation and neck tension. If you are wanting a sharp, slap bass sound, I suggest round wound strings. Much brighter sound but harsher on your fingers and the fretboard. If you want a smooth, low tone, flatwound strings are the way to go. Much softer to the touch and easier on your fretboard.
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For a steel guitar player, the High Tension classical strings would probably feel closer to what you are used to as high tension strings are pulled tighter to tune than medium and soft. The tension just describes how tight the strings are in relation to the tuned note. On high tension strings, your strings would feel tighter on any given note than medium or soft. But as you know, you can get various tensions on steel strings as well. If you are new to the classical guitar, you are going to have to drop the pick and just use your finger tips, but you will get used to this and will enjoy the more intimate relationship with your strings and the sounds they produce. Good luck! As to brand, D'Addarrio is as good as most and better than some. Just go with any major brand on sale until you develop a personal preference based on your own experience. When you change strings on a classical, get ready for a lot of retuning until the strings "set." It takes a few days of playing before your new strings stretch out, and even then, you must retune often. If you don't have your guitar yet, for a previous steel string, or electric guitar player, I would recommend an accoustic-electric classical guitar with a cut-away style. Best Regards, Johanan If you are going over to nylon (classical) guitar, however, I would recommend just using the "regular" or "medium" strings as they are the standard and are easy to get anywhere