[JES4977]

what string should i use? recently i tried ghs' acoustics bright bronze 0.001-0.0046. They are fine but after bending it too much, the first string gets broken and i turned to buy a whole new set of martin's string (the one with the red box) 0.012-0.054. They sound just great but my new problem is i cant bend too much (you see-the strings are just too thick for me). Instead , i need to tune them so high to play most of the songs that i like. Would anyone suggest the best string for me...plz.. i play all kind of sentimental music and stuff from richard marx, and sometimes guns n roses too. i bend a lot of course, so should i use electric guitar string? Coz my friend who has an acoustic too, recently put on ghs boomers and i think they sounds okay.

Help me out plz..

[AxSlinger]

I would suggest a set of Elixir Custom Light strings 011-052. They sound GREAT and last for a long time. Plus they feel great and are easy for those bends that you want (in my humble opinion and experience). The nanoweb strings have more of a brighter tone. here's the link

http://www.elixirstr...2_acoustic.html

These are a little more pricy than the others. As for electric strings, don't even think about it. I once saw electric strings on a gibson at guitar center. And they weren't those acoustic/electric strings that ernie ball makes, they were Fender electric strings (the ends looked like fender). Fecking blokes that guitar center hires. just makes me mad.

[creedguy]

I have to agree, try the Elixirs. They do cost a little more, but they do last longer. I just switched from Martin Marquis lights to Elixer Polyweb lights (12-53) and can really tell a difference. The Elixers are much easier to bend, and they seem to stay in tune longer. It was kindof weird when I was able to do a 1 1/2 step bend at the 5th fret the other day and my fingers weren't killing me afterwards.

[panndder]

Some love Elixirs, some hate them.

If you hate them, try John Pearse Phospher Bronze, the best

[jane_said]

I love Elixers and have used them for about 2 years now and I just put Dean Markley's 11's on and I enjoy the change in sound and such... In my opinion elixers are best if you don't play the acoustic as much. if you play frequently, get strings without a coating.