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Post by Harleyboy on Mar 7, 2022 19:52:05 GMT -5
I get advertisements from this Company a couple times a week. Who has tried the strings? Opinions...
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Post by Ragtop on Mar 8, 2022 8:25:43 GMT -5
I bought two sets, and put one on a guitar that I later sold. I liked them VERY much.
I have an A-Y DYMR70SB that has a set of D'Addarios on it now, and I'm not crazy about them. I'm going to put the 2nd set of Stringjoys on it today. They are PB Naturals in light gauge. I expect that I'll like them better.
Not for nothing, the Stringjoy packaging is the best I've ever seen, first class. The strings are sealed in plastic to keep them fresh. I don't remember what I paid for them, but it seems like they were less expensive than the Elixirs that are my go-to strings.
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Post by Harleyboy on Mar 9, 2022 22:51:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the response. I'll give them a try. I am pretty happy with Elixirs on my Taylors and John Pearse on the Martins but that doesn't mean the tone can't be better.
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Post by Ragtop on Mar 10, 2022 12:34:11 GMT -5
Well, I put the Stringjoys on my Yairi. Wish I could tell you how they sound, but I smashed my left index finger when my string puller slipped. Buggered it up pretty good, won't be playing for a couple days. Got the strings on, though, without dripping any blood on the guitar.
I can tell you this, they went on easy. That guitar is a slothead, and it seems some strings go on easier than others.
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Post by Stinger22 on Mar 14, 2022 19:18:24 GMT -5
Tried as set on my Taylor 314. Went back to the Elixirs. Didn't hear or feel anything special. Like the coated Elixirs better.
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Post by Harleyboy on Apr 10, 2022 13:07:42 GMT -5
Well, I tried them. I bought 3 sets and have to agree with Ragtop about the packaging. Really nice.
Another thing I really appreciated, you can change string sizes for no extra charge. I like a .13E & .17B instead of the usual .12-.16. No problem at Stringjoy.
I put a set on my 00-18 and they settled in quickly, and sound good to me. I can't say I like them better than the Elixir Phosphor Bronze, but I think they are equal.
So the test now is how well they hold up over time. I'll keep you posted.
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Post by dadzmad on Jul 12, 2022 15:17:32 GMT -5
I have been using their "Broadway" 12/52 pure nickle 12's on an ash Telecaster with A2's for a couple of years now. The Broadways are as good or better than most pure nickel strings but are particularly fabulous on this guitar for a smooth mellow sound. I play them till the windings start to crack over the frets. Not what most want but I thought I would chime in for what it's worth.
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Post by Ragtop on Jul 14, 2022 7:57:17 GMT -5
I just bought two more packs. One pack of Naturals, PB lights, which I've tried before and liked (as mentioned above).
The other is a pack of Foxwoods, which are coated PBs, also lights.
I just got a new Guild, and I think I'll try the Foxwoods on that.
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Post by Ragtop on Aug 9, 2022 6:15:20 GMT -5
I ended up putting those Foxwoods on my new-to-me Taylor 516 Custom. This is the coated string. They seem to have a lighter coating than Elixirs do.
I also got a set up, a new saddle, and new bridge pins. That guitar now plays like a dream.
I like the strings very much. They sound great, and not the least bit squeaky.
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