For a 3/4 size laminate guitar with a neutral or even dead sound to it, will 80/20 strings brighten it up?
1247039
Usually the lighter the gage the brighter tone, and i love my tone super bright, but most of the work is done from the body of the guitar so don't exspect miracles. Also could be what materials your nut or bridge are made of.
1247040
That is a good question. Any new strings will brighten it up then question is for how long. These will be brighter than the silk and steels which give a warmer sound.
918369
yes! this was happening to me and i switched to Martin bronze strings (light .012-.054 gauge) and they don't bother my fingers anymore, and the sound is so much better!
2012560
I really like the EXP 17's which are the same string as the 16 but in a medium gauge. The heavier gauge takes a little getting used to, and they are not recommended for all guitars (check with the manufacturer), but the increase in volume and authority of my sound I feel is well worth it. Btw- I just tried a set EXP19's and they are basically medium gauge tops with lights on the bottom. Not a bad idea really. A little easier on the fingers. By all means stick with the phosphor bronze for a mellow tone.
464702
If it is a 3/4 size electric guitar, you will be fine.If it is a 3/4 size acoustic guitar, these are the wrongs strings and will not work.
2129908
Try it! I think if you tune 5 frets up from regular guitar tuning (EADGBE) you will find the sound enhanced significantly. I have a Koaloha about the size of the Yamaha guitallele and sound 10 times better. Hope this helps & sorry this took so long. Yamaha good bang for your buck!
2052871
They might be a little long, but should be fine. I put concert Aquila strings on mine, with a low G.
293491
They are not as bright as 80/20 Bronze strings, but they are bright. they have a softer sound and softer overtones. Hope this helps. The silk and steel are much easier on your fingers and are mellow sounding.
1995328
I would not buy expensive strings for a cheap guitar. Buying expensive strings will not change the sound that much
84326
By "dark" I'm assuming you mean tonally. It's made for the neck position of a guitar although some have used it in the bridge position too. A factor of how dark or bright it might sound would be the tone pot and the capacitor it's hooked up to, also the make of the guitar and the type of wood used would affect the tone of the pickup. If you're asking how physically "dark" the nickel plating is ........................... it's very polished like bright silver.
293489
I would not characterize these strings as 'really bright'. They are not 'tinny' or metallic sounding. The highs are not over-powering, nor are the lows. These are the only strings that I have used that I feel really let the true 'wood' sing. I recommend a try. Cost is not much, and you will suffer the time in a string change. I have one guitar that I have used silk and steel, by Martin, on it since 1974. I won't use another type. I have a Martin, which is fairly new (6 mos) and have gone through 3 cycles of the recommend strings that came with it. The next change will be with the S&S; strings. I wanna hear how they react to the Indian Rosewood/Sitka combo of my Mrtin. I would not characterize these strings as 'really bright'. They are not 'tinny' or metallic sounding. The highs are not over-powering, nor are the lows. These are the only strings that I have used that I feel really let the true 'wood' sing. I recommend a try. Cost is not much, and you will suffer the time in a string change. I have one guitar that I have used silk and steel, by Martin, on it since 1974. I won't use another type. I have a Martin, which is fairly new (6 mos) and have gone through 3 cycles of the recommend strings that came with it. The next change will be with the S&S...; » Read More I would not characterize these strings as 'really bright'. They are not 'tinny' or metallic sounding. The highs are not over-powering, nor are the lows. These are the only strings that I have used that I feel really let the true 'wood' sing. I recommend a try. Cost is not much, and you will suffer the time in a string change. I have one guitar that I have used silk and steel, by Martin, on it since 1974. I won't use another type. I have a Martin, which is fairly new (6 mos) and have gone through 3 cycles of the recommend strings that came with it. The next change will be with the S&S; strings. I wanna hear how they react to the Indian Rosewood/Sitka combo of my Mrtin. « Show Less
1429593
Absolutely. I'd recommend setting your amp on a nice clean tone, then you can let'er rip.
200525
Yes, but I upgraded the pickups to Seymour Duncan SPB-3s and put some Fender Medium/Light flat wound strings on it. The pickups it comes with are cheap with weak output, but do work. Your fingertips will thank you for getting flat wound strings. The upgrades cost me about $90 and I installed them myself, so for less than $200 I now have what I consider to be quite a nice Bass guitar. The Chinese made solid wood body and neck are fine, it is the electronics and strings that are cheap quality.
1204720
On my guitar phosphor bronze strings sound too twangy (too bright and metallic) and are very noisy when sliding. I put a set of Ernie Ball "Silk & Steel Soft" on it and I have been amazed at the difference, the tone is mellow and there is little to no noise when sliding up the strings. If you play folk / soft rock these strings are great.
58816
Yes. Attach to the head stock for better results. If you attach it to the hole under the strings, you will probably bop it or have extra undesirable sounds.
1867823
Hi Don, There's really nothing noteworthy to hear - it simply amplifies the tone of an instrument signal, so it will sound like whatever you put into it (a clean guitar, clean bass, etc).
1583421
Hi, These are great strings, if expensive, but they last and stay in tune. The 80/20 bronze nanoweb are brighter. See this link wihch compares each type e.g.80/20 Bronze with Polyweb is the warmest. The 80/20 Bronze with Nanoweb is the brightest. See http://www.elixirstrings.co.uk/products/product_acoustic.html
1595650
I think it depends on your preference, but to me, it's not a matter of how the strings sound, but how easy it is to play them. Since I am a beginner, light strings are best for me. My guitar teacher swears by D'Addario.