Great acoustic strings?

[CoryXC]

Hey guys...

I've started to play more acoustic lately.. But the thing is the strings on my acoustic are horrible.. I'm used to Slinkies on my electric. I was wondering what's a good acoustic string brand to get? Some that are light, and good for bends, but have good tone. I tried elixirs once. They sounded great with chords, but they the coating felt like it made the bending suck. Anyway, recommend me some great acoustic strings that are cheap.. I don't think I like coating.. CHEAP AND GOOD IS THE KEY! Thankss..

Cory

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Great acoustic strings?

I like DR strings on my acoustic. Great tone and they don't feel stiff for the guage.

 

[MrHat]

Re: Great acoustic strings?

get the elixirs with the thinner coating

 

[CoryXC]

Re: Great acoustic strings?

Well.. what's the thinner coating called? Someone help me out here.. I'll check into the DR's

 

[MrHat]

Re: Great acoustic strings?

the nanoweb elixirs, have a set on my taylor, i can bend em pretty well, about as good as you can get on an acoustic. still sound really good, i've had em on there for about 4 months now

 

[Im_in_Disguise]

Re: Great acoustic strings?

Dean Markley Alchemy strings. they're coated, but I find them to have a better feel, they bend well, and the goldbronze gives it a really smooth sound.

second choice is the elixir polywebs. loves those too. both strings last forever, which is another plus.

 

[Xeromus]

Re: Great acoustic strings?

D'Addario phosphor bronze lights

 

[ATR]

Re: Great acoustic strings?

get the elixirs with the thinner coating

Totally Agree. Love them.

 

[Jag513]

Re: Great acoustic strings?

Yeah, the Nanoweb Elixirs are the best sounding, IMO, but seriously, who wants to pay $13 for strings every time you buy them? Frankly, until I start making serious money off guitar, I'm not blowing that much on strings.

I used Elixirs for about 3 months until switching to Ernie Ball Earthwoods, which I have in right now. I like them, but will probably swich to Dean Markleys to see how they turn out. But the Earthwoods sound nice.