My Teton came with these EXP strings and sounded great. I tried the non-coated kind of same gauge and were SHRILL. Does the coating mute the highs?
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not necessary because the coatings themselves do not limit any sound on your guitar. Were the non-coated strings D'Addario? When you use different strings that can affect the sound of your guitar. Coated ESP strings last longer than non-coated strings. I have a Taylor 714ce not the current model but this one was available in 2011 when I bought this one. Western Red Cedar top and Indian Rosewood sides and back. I have always used ESP coated strings and I would never use anything else.
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I don't find any muting of the highs. I have a number of acoustic guitars.....Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Lag, Washburn.........and, after trying many strings, they all have EXP 16 strings on them. They are really great strings!
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Have used coated strings on my 12 and 6 stringers for years, and never noticed any muting of any highs. They're easier on my fingers as well as they make for fast movement along the strings.
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So glad you wrote this. I've had the same situation with my Teton since replacing the original strings--nothing but frustration, no matter which brand I've tried. Now I know where to go to get my guitar sounding right again.
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Maybe a small amount. It's mostly due to the design and materials used in the strings. I've found that D'Addario strings tend to be bright. Phosphor bronze strings offer a rounder, warmer tone. 80/20 bronze offers a brighter, cleaner tone. The coated strings tend to be darker than plain strings of the same gauge and manufacturer.
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Maybe a small amount. It's mostly due to the design and materials used in the strings. I've found that D'Addario strings tend to be bright.Phosphor bronze strings offer a rounder, warmer tone. 80/20 bronze offers a brighter, cleaner tone. The coated strings tend to be darker than plain strings of the same gauge and manufacturer.
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Yuppers it can. I made mine fretless and put on nylon strings. I got the sound I was lookin for. Good luck with yours. My email addy is "guulaans@gmail.com let me know how you made out.
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Jon,Let me tell you my personal experience. I have been playing for 30+ years and the only other strings I would consider using other than these are Vinci's. Before changing strings with a new set of these, I had used the previous set of Elixir for more than 2 years. Only towards the "end" did they begin to show wear. I will probably use these strings from now on. 5 stars.
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Have installed on 2 of my steel string acoustics and really like the tone on them when amplified. My guess would since they mount under the saddle directly to the underside of the bridge plate, they would pick up the vibration just as well on a nylon string guitar.
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I have acoustic Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Lag, Breedlove and Dean guitars. I only use D'Addario EXP16 strings on them. I really like the tone and they are coated to last longer. The EJ16 strings are not coated.
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Brad, I play a 5-string bass and have had no problems tuning to the low B. Often I check the tuning accuracy of the notes I play most often, such as, low C, D, F, G, Ab, Eb, etc. It displays the note that I am hitting and indicates if it is sharp or flat. I don't foresee you having any problem with this tuner. It is the best tuner I have ever used. The "true pass through" and mute features while tuning are excellent also.
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If they have a lower sn db rating they will sound better. Although I would buy a higher quality one this one sounded like crap and went bad after two weeks. NAD makes a good one and I am happy with it for a year now.
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I don't think the gauge is important. My understanding is that it should not be a shielded cable(like a guitar cable) but a speaker cable because of the difference in resistance, but I've even seen a guitar cable used as a speaker cable in a pinch--vice versa definitely doesn't work.
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Yes. It messed up the color of the strings. As far as muting the strings, it depends on how tight u have it. If it muted the strings, u have the capo on too tight.
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Oh, I am so sorry. It was so many years ago. But what I remember about ALL aluminum wound core strings is that the aluminum is grabby, even when oiled, and that the aluminum windings flake off in just a week's hard practice. I went to steel strings. Cheaper, and they last forever. I'm sorry I could not be of more help.
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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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I'm pretty sure the stock strings are the GHS Black Nylon strings. The stock strings sounded very dull to me, I changed them out pretty quickly.
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Acoustic strings are bronze. But the high E and B strings are always steel even in an acoustic set.Electric strings (which is what you probably mean by "steel") will work but they will have a different feel that a set of acoustic strings, especially if you go with a set lighter than "10's."In my experience using a set of .009 electric strings on an acoustic the strings feel too "rubbery" and never quite ring out the way they should. I have not played an acoustic that had electric strings heavier than a set of .009's but perhaps a set of .010's would be less "rubbery" feeling.The best thing to do is try different string guages for both electric (steel) strings and acoustic (bronze) strings and see which you like best. Acoustic strings are bronze. But the high E and B strings are always steel even in an acoustic set.Electric strings (which is what you probably mean by "steel") will work but they will have a different feel that a set of acoustic strings, especially if you go with a set lighter than "10's."In my experience using a set of .009 electric strings on an acoustic the strings feel too "rubbery" and never quite ring out the way they should. I have not played an acoustic that had electric strings heavier than a set of .009's but perhaps a... » Read More Acoustic strings are bronze. But the high E and B strings are always steel even in an acoustic set.Electric strings (which is what you probably mean by "steel") will work but they will have a different feel that a set of acoustic strings, especially if you go with a set lighter than "10's."In my experience using a set of .009 electric strings on an acoustic the strings feel too "rubbery" and never quite ring out the way they should. I have not played an acoustic that had electric strings heavier than a set of .009's but perhaps a set of .010's would be less "rubbery" feeling.The best thing to do is try different string guages for both electric (steel) strings and acoustic (bronze) strings and see which you like best. « Show Less
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Not sure, but the underwater audio web page explains they have some sort of proprietary coating. I can vouch for it and used it again this morning. Hope that helps.
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Hi, These are great strings, if expensive, but they last and stay in tune. The 80/20 bronze nanoweb are brighter. See this link wihch compares each type e.g.80/20 Bronze with Polyweb is the warmest. The 80/20 Bronze with Nanoweb is the brightest. See http://www.elixirstrings.co.uk/products/product_acoustic.html
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I asked my son. I bought these strings for him. He indicated that he wouldn't recommend attempting to tune up as the metal is softer than other strings, although he said that he liked the sound. The strings didn't last long for him.