Acoustic Strings revisited..

[k5koy]

I was just wondering how long a new set of strings should last on a well played acoustic. I have no idea what was on my Ibanez when I bought it, but they are beginning to sound a little dead. I play several hours every day, so I like a good long lasting string with a nice bright tone. Recommendations?

Koy Carson
West Texas

**60th Anniversary American Strat
**Carvin AC175 Thinline Acoustic
**Ibanez EW20ZW Electric/Acoustic
**Arbor AJ145CR Jazz
**Fender Marcus Miller 5 String Bass
**Fender Geddy Lee Signature Bass
**Warwick Corvette 4 string Bass
**Tradition Fretless Bass
**Takamine Hollow body Bass
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[markb]

Phosphor bronze will outlast 80/20 strings. Coated strings will last longest but may lose a little "zing" compared to uncoated strings. My money's on D'Addario phosphor bronze (EJxx part codes) in whatever gauges you prefer.

 

[Ro3b]

Yep, D'Addario Phosphors are the only acoustic string for me. I change them once a month, or maybe more often if I've been gigging a lot.

 

[warren0728]

same here....just restrung my acoustic with d'addario phosphor bronze .012 - .053....sounds great!

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