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The best sounding strings on my 20+ year old Martin

OK,
In 37+ years of playing I have used all kinds of strings. Coated, Non-Coated, Frozen, Plain, Phosphor Bronze, silver colored, gold colored, nickel plated, even tried "retro" strings etc.
r>The coated strings to me usually sound dead out of the box, or they are 3x the cost but don't last anywhere near long enough to justify the price. I have discovered it's mainly hype. I don't deny there is a coating on the strings but that is makes a HUGE difference...yeah not so much.

The longest running type of string I have used were Phosphor Bronze. But with my guitar mellowing out there is more bass. The "Retro" strings were really not bad for tweaking the bass but longevity was lacking and the company YEARS ago made them in PA are now making them in Mexico.

So I tried a set of D'Addario Nickel Bronze in Custom Light and they are FANTASTIC!!! The sound quality is over the top. Mids come alive, highs are clear but not overpowering, and the lows are clean, not muddy, bright but not jangley.

My daughter says it almost sounds like a 12 string...LOL. They are fantastic and my Martin has NEVER sounded better. I play daily and have had these on for over a month and still not ready to change. I'll push the first few sets to the max just to see how far they CAN go. My guess is two months...we'll see.

Disclaimer: I wipe down my guitar and strings after each time I play them. I'll also use dunlop string conditioner on them too. So that may help as well.

Bottom Line - - If you are wondering about these strings...STOP WONDERING AND BUY THEM. If you've been putting off buying them STOP AND BUY THEM!!! They are worth EVERY PENNY!!!Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: harmonmusic

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Great strings!

These are great strings I use them all the time - my Martin 00015 has a magnetic pick up in it!

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: luvmyshoesmd

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nice set of light strings

Nice Light String Set.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: kincaidsmusic

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Good sound, long lasting.

Nickel is a the best material for strings. Best tone and long lasting. On the bright side.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: dukemo

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Nickel Bronze Acoustic strings

These are the equivalent acoustically of the new D'Addario nickel bronze electrics. Great strings although the price is a bit prohibitive.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: gimmesomestrings

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Very good sound

Strings have a crisp clean sound.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: guitarsplususa

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Good quality and good value strings

They were bought as a present for a friend

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: guitarsplususa

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Guitar strings

Perfect strings. Thx

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: *pitbullaudio*

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