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Airborne

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String recommendation
« on: May 11, 2018, 03:04:56 PM »
For a GS Mini hog. I know this is subjective, but I would like to try something other than the Elixir coated strings. I would like to stay with mediums also. Anyone willing to give me their opinions? Thanks in advance.

Frettingflyer

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Re: String recommendation
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2018, 07:40:14 AM »
I really liked the sound of the EJ-17 D’addario but they really don’t last long enough for me. Haven’t experimented too much since then.
Dave
2014 Koa GS Mini-e FLTD (for the wife)
2004 314ce,
2014 custom GC Coco/Euro spruce
2015 Wildwood 812ce 12 fret
2016 522ce 12 fret
2019 K24ce BE
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Earl

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Re: String recommendation
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2018, 02:43:33 PM »
It is always a trade-off.  Coated strings last longer but cost more.  Uncoated strings get dead sooner.

I've had good luck with GHS White Bronze which are 52% nickel alloy (note:  not Bright Bronze).  They sound about three days old at first, but stay that way for many weeks for me.  I have been using them as long life strings way before Elixir and other coated strings were on the market.  I first tried them because the nickel alloy worked with a magnetic pickup, but discovered that they last a long time.  They come in light gauge and medium gauge, and I use both on various guitars, including the GS Mini mahogany that we used to have.. 

I recently discovered they also have a twelve gauge set, but you have to buy those through the GHS on-line store -- most vendors don't stock the twelve string sets.
https://www.elderly.com/catalog/product/view/id/105092
Taylors:  424-LTD (all koa) and a 114ce that lives with friends in Alaska.  Low maintenance carbon fiber guitars are my "thing" these days, but I will always keep the koa 424.  Several ukulele and bass guitars too. 
*Gone but not forgotten:  a 2001 414ce, 410, 354-LTD twelve string, 314-N, 416-LTD baritone, T5 Classic, 615ce, 2006 GS-K, 1996 (first year) Baby