guitar strings?

Question

Could anyone suggest what guitar strings would sound best for an acoustic guitar that will be tuned DADADD? (Gauge, make...etc?)

Answer 1

If I were going to use that tuning I think I would buy two sets of strings and combine them or buy individual strings....here is why:
The top and bottom string you are going to tune down one whole step. Not a big deal for most strings but the heavier gauge you use the less likely you are to get fret buzz. Its all about the tension. .024, commomnly used as a G string is at 30.2 lbs of tension at the note G. If you tune it down to E, it is 21.4 lbs, so it flops around a bit more causing the string to hit the next fret resulting in that annoying buzz. So, Here is what I would use for each string knowing that the outer strings are tuned down and the B and G are being tuned up.

Low to High
,053
.042
.032
.022
.013
.012

That should give you proper tension and good even sound across the notes.

Answer 2

Strings used for bass guitar maybe diamond.

Answer 3

Ernie Ball Bronze Mediums. Works for me.

Answer 4

Martin Phosphor Bronze, 10 gauge may be OK but 11 gauge may be safer - you don't want rattle.

Answer 5

Martin Lights or Mediums

Answer 6

As far as brand is concerned, Elixir makes a quality product that holds up for a long time.

Answer 7

I use D'Addario strings, the gauge is optional.

Answer 8

martin bronze medium

Answer 9

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