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Acoustic guitar strings - michael_s - 09-17-2009
Need to grab some strings for my son's acoustic guitar. It's an ovation if that matters. He is not available today for me to ask what kind he wants and I was hoping to pick them up during my lunch break. All I remember is light gauge.
Suggestions?
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - zachdog - 09-17-2009
Elixir nanoweb strings are expensive but last longer.
Martin and D'Addario strings both have decent sound.
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - michael_s - 09-17-2009
D'Addario strings
I think that is what I bought last time.
Thanks.
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - kledo - 09-17-2009
Is it an Ovation acoustic/electric? My first "real" guitar. Brings back memories.
Sorry, I can't anything of substance to the strings question, but I really liked that old guitar.
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - michael_s - 09-17-2009
Yes. An acoustic/electric.
Round back. Cedar Top.
He normally plays an electric, but has started to play the acoustic again.
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - graylocks - 09-17-2009
My favorite strings are Jim Pearse phosphor bronze. My Ovation Legend loved them. When I can't find those I get D'Addario phosphor bronze. Martin Marquis strings sound great for about an hour and then go dead. If you think he won't be changing strings for a while, go for the Elixir nanowebs.
Coming from electric guitar, his fingers will probably want light gauge strings. Personally, I prefer medium or medium-light gauge.
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - davester - 09-17-2009
I always liked the D'Addario phosphor bronzes too. Given the sporadic nature of my playing I always stuck with light gauge since anything heavier would make a mess of my fingers (and HURT!) after even a short layoff.
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - DRR - 09-17-2009
D'Addario in my house too. Light makes sense if he's mostly an electric player.
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - Dennis S - 09-17-2009
D'Addario phosphor. John Pearse is better but cost more. Don't waste you money on those coated strings.
Re: Acoustic guitar strings - Doc - 09-18-2009
If you're in the mood to get him a treat, buy him a set of GHS Silk and Steel strings to try out (in addition to whatever strings you're getting for day-to-day use).
I just discovered them recently.
They have an incredible sound.