314ce High E too loud or twangy

[therealkirkwood]

I have a 2007 314ce. The high E has always been too loud or twangy when I play. Is it me? Is it the strings. I think I have elixir hd lights on there, but can't recall.

[Rob Wots]

have you tried 80/20 bronze strings? some people find the phosphor bronze a little too zingy at the high end with some guitars and playing styles

[MrHarryReems]

I have a 2007 314ce. The high E has always been too loud or twangy when I play. Is it me? Is it the strings. I think I have elixir hd lights on there, but can't recall.

Are you talking amplified, or acoustic?

[Craig]

Like MrHarry says we need to know if you mean acoustic or amplified and contrary to what Rob said, I've always found 80/20s to be much twangier than PBs

Craig

[drrohle]

Same problem with my 114ce.  Many string brands sounded zingie especially the coated DAD's.  So I tried some cheap ol' Earnie Ball Earthwoods.  It really evened out the tonal range. 

[Earl]

When I want to mellow the tone of a guitar, I use GHS White Bronze (52% nickel alloy).  They also last me longer than most uncoated strings.

[Jersey tuning]

Agree on the PB strings being less bright than 80-20's, especially after initial break in