Gore tex coated strings for 360/12
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profjeff
Gore tex coated strings for 360/12
Does anyone know where I can find a set of Elixer Strings (or similarly Nanoweb coated strings) for my 360/12? I have checked the usual suspects (JustStrings.com, MusiciansFriend.com, etc.) and cannot find an electric 12 set. I recently fit all of my Gibson, Rickenbacker, and Fender 6 stringers with these and I really like them. Thanks for your help
Jeffrey: I would buy the Elixir electric strings individually. You can get quite close to the RIC set. 3x10, 3x13 plains. Electrics 2x24, 2x26, 1x36, 1x42 wounds.
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I know Jeffrey is inquiring about electric strings, but I don't care for Elixir's acoustic strings at all. And it doesn't matter if they're polyweb or nanoweb. I've played with 2 guitarists who have used Elixir acoustics and seen too many strings break. The first guy ended up swearing off Elixirs forever. The other guy I'm still playing with and he just broke another string at practice last night. For the timebeing he's still an Elixir diehard, but I suspect that attitude won't last if he continues popping strings.
The idea behind the protective coating on the strings is a very good one. However, what good is it if strings break under normal usage? Elixirs are expensive and I don't see how you get your money's worth if you can't get good mileage out of 'em; it defeats the whole purpose of having the protective coating in the first place.
The idea behind the protective coating on the strings is a very good one. However, what good is it if strings break under normal usage? Elixirs are expensive and I don't see how you get your money's worth if you can't get good mileage out of 'em; it defeats the whole purpose of having the protective coating in the first place.
I've had mixed luck with Elixirs. I put a set on my Martin HD28 and they literally transformed the guitar - beyond the magic that a set of new strings normally performs. So, I tried to obtain the same magic on my Martin DM12.
OK, different beast - but also a different "ratio" of coated to non-coated strings (coupled with a mahogany/ply-bodied instrument). I was unimpressed.
I put Elixir 12's on my new SJ200 when I changed the "new from the factory" strings and could not get the guitar to intonate correctly. When I replaced them, I also worked the bridge, but I replaced them with a plain set of bronze wounds. It sounds lovely.
The RIC strings on both of my RIC 12 strings last me a good while and I'm quite happy with their sound and feel.
I also looked at custom building a set of Elixirs for the electrics - but when you realize that you have a high percentage of uncoated strings - what is the point?
OK, different beast - but also a different "ratio" of coated to non-coated strings (coupled with a mahogany/ply-bodied instrument). I was unimpressed.
I put Elixir 12's on my new SJ200 when I changed the "new from the factory" strings and could not get the guitar to intonate correctly. When I replaced them, I also worked the bridge, but I replaced them with a plain set of bronze wounds. It sounds lovely.
The RIC strings on both of my RIC 12 strings last me a good while and I'm quite happy with their sound and feel.
I also looked at custom building a set of Elixirs for the electrics - but when you realize that you have a high percentage of uncoated strings - what is the point?