Steel Acoustic Strings

[DanHeron]

What do you use? What are best?

I need some for my new guitar. The last ones I got on my old guitar were Earthwood Bronze. Not sure what gauge but they felt light, i liked that. The ones on this new guitar sound good but feel quite tight. There are loads of brands though, I want something that will last a bit.

Bronze? Phosphor-bronze? Brass?

[Gabriel]

I love Elixir Nanowebs 12 gauge as my sweat just destroys uncoated strings. They're not cheap but they do last an awful long time.

[Boab]

I just bought two packs of these for the first time:



Was planning on getting the fancier coated set but realised that there's no point, when I can get two packs of ordinary strings for less.

[willlin]

I have those D'addarios on a borrowed acoustic although my sweaty, sweaty palms render them next to useless within about a week.

Are those Nanowebs any better for the heavy sweater?

[Gabriel]

Yh Nanowebs are great for if you sweat loads, I used to go through a set of strings per 3 hour band practice, now I use the same set for around 3 practices and a gig.

[DanHeron]

I might give these Elixir strings a go. They seem pretty popular.

[othomas2]

I'd go Elixir polywebs. 11 Gauge.

They really are great strings... nice sound and last a long time.

[Haze]

I usually put Elixer 11 gauge nanowebs on my little sisters acoustic. Easy playing, good sound, last a good while. I put a set of 10 gauge polyweb strings on my 47 gibson because the top is about to pry itself off wish i could go heavier but i dare not. I usually prefer the polyweb 12s

[lank81]

I go with these

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/ ... sku=101045

Only 12s instead of 11s. I've been through quite a few different sets on my acoustic and electric but always go back to Dean's for string life and tone.

[wilrecar77]

I use the D'addario 13-56 set, but I keep my acoustic in D standard.