Rather than hijack another thread, I'll start a new one - can't have enough string threads! Please don't judge me...
Actually, I have learned a lot from all the string threads on LTG. I tried the D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings based on a discussion Dave started - liked how they played, but less how they sounded - but an interesting concept. But as I looked through some of the latest string threads, I found very little discussion of Extra Lights. Rampside said he had some on a guitar or two, and there was a thread where Tom and Al talked about not losing volume because of the way the lighter string gauges vibrate, etc. - interesting stuff!
I've used D'Addario EXP16's (Light) for years. I tried EXP26's (Custom Light), but did not like how they sounded - something about the "mix" of gauges maybe.
But my playing has changed from mostly strumming to more riffing, arpeggios, and varied playing (with still lots of strumming!).
I tried the NB strings when WW said they played like electrics - that's what I want! Anyway, I've been playing D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Extra Lights for a few days - about 6 hours in, I am loving them! Perhaps a small loss in volume, but hard to say - my guitar has always been pretty loud anyway. But the tone is crystal clear, sounds just like the Lights, but I am really loving the smaller gauges - easier for single note playing, riffs, etc., and the strumming still sounds nice and full. Only slightly heavier gauge than the electric strings I use, D'Addario XL110W, the lightest gauge I can get with a wound G string.
I've got the EJ15's - uncoated - we'll see how they hold up, but they seem to be fine I am actually liking the lack of coating for a change, and of the course the price differential from EXP's.
walrus
Actually, I have learned a lot from all the string threads on LTG. I tried the D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings based on a discussion Dave started - liked how they played, but less how they sounded - but an interesting concept. But as I looked through some of the latest string threads, I found very little discussion of Extra Lights. Rampside said he had some on a guitar or two, and there was a thread where Tom and Al talked about not losing volume because of the way the lighter string gauges vibrate, etc. - interesting stuff!
I've used D'Addario EXP16's (Light) for years. I tried EXP26's (Custom Light), but did not like how they sounded - something about the "mix" of gauges maybe.
But my playing has changed from mostly strumming to more riffing, arpeggios, and varied playing (with still lots of strumming!).
I tried the NB strings when WW said they played like electrics - that's what I want! Anyway, I've been playing D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Extra Lights for a few days - about 6 hours in, I am loving them! Perhaps a small loss in volume, but hard to say - my guitar has always been pretty loud anyway. But the tone is crystal clear, sounds just like the Lights, but I am really loving the smaller gauges - easier for single note playing, riffs, etc., and the strumming still sounds nice and full. Only slightly heavier gauge than the electric strings I use, D'Addario XL110W, the lightest gauge I can get with a wound G string.
I've got the EJ15's - uncoated - we'll see how they hold up, but they seem to be fine I am actually liking the lack of coating for a change, and of the course the price differential from EXP's.
walrus