What string do you use on Jazz guitars?

Question

Do you jazzers use flat wound string and if yes why do you use them.

thanks

Answer 1

I've tried the flatwounds. They last a long time and are very sturdy, but I found them to be kind of muted or dull. I prefer the halfrounds, or just a nice set of medium gauge D'Addarios. I haven't tried them myself, but the elixer coated strings are getting very good reviews.

Answer 2

I much prefer the Elixers on acoustic guitars for jazz and Chet Atkins's styles of playing. On the electric, flat-wounds are best, but difficult to find. I've had a set of Ernie Ball's "Not Even Slinky" custom gauge 2626 on my Gretsch Nashville since 10 May 2004 and they are still vibrant and clean.

Answer 3

Those elixer strings cconsaul mentioned are pricey, but play SOOOOO well, worth the extra money!!