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Location: Reno, NV | Back to strings...
We haven't had a string topic in at LEAST a few hours. ...lol
So, I'm looking at a new set again.
I know I kinda like the Martin SP's in light (4100). But the "Clapton's Choice" looks like it may be worth trying. Looking at the spec sheet on both looks like they may be identical? Both are 92/8 Phosphor Bronze. Both 12/16/25/32/42/54.
The question araises, are these really just the same strings repackaged for marketing reasons?
Has anyone that has used both noticed a difference between the two? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Maybe send an email to Martin and ask what the actual difference is. I have heard pro and cons about their responsiveness so it might be worth a try. |
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Location: NJ | i got a sample of the clapton strings at namm.
i have not had a chance to use them |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Yak:
are these really just the same strings repackaged for marketing reasons? Gee, I bet THAT has never been done before ...
I've only used the SP's, not the EC's. I like them, but I do find that quicker than with other strings they seem difficult to tune. Yeah, I know tell me "it's the damn guitar". Whatever.
Honestly, I keep coming back to good old DA EJ16's. They're about $3 a set, sound good, play good, last OK, easy to string. I'm not one of these girlie-men that goes fussing around about strings like it's brain surgery ...
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Location: Reno, NV | "I'm not one of these girlie-men that goes fussing around about strings like it's brain surgery ..."
LOL... I guess I know what that makes me :-) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Unless you are a Private Investigator, I wasn't referring to you.
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Location: Reno, NV | Its OK.. I'll be the first to admit it. Im a little weirdo when it comes to strings..lol. Most strings don't last me more than 2 weeks, if that. Why? ... not because I wear them out, but becuase every set I try, I get that strange feeling in the back of my head that says " There is probably better out there, and you are missing out, try some other brands." ... lets just say I've been making D'addario, Markley, Martin, and DR happy for a while now... ;-( |
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Location: Australia | I've tried the Clapton strings, didn't like'em.
They're not SP's.
Yak, you should try the DR Extra Life (if you haven't already). On my Adamas they sound better than anything else I've tried and they last a long time. |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | Dave...it's the damn guitar! (Hey, just following directions) :)
That said: I've got EC's on my CB right now and they're driving me nuts trying to tune them. At least I hope that is the problem. I've got a set of D'Addario EJ26 I'm going to try next.
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Okay, now I gotta change some strings. I gotta remember which guitar has the oldest...
(That would be the Pseudo-Strat, but I ain't got strings for it.)
Y'all got my industrious streak going. |
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Location: ranson,wva | im still using elixers and DR. xtralifes.
ive got about 15 sets of the martin sp's that i keep handy for guitars im selling...i just dont like the feel of a uncoated string...
i use the martin sp's on my academy. they have been on it for about 6 months now...still got some life left in em..lol jason |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | How odd,but there`s a world of difference in strings,my standard (acoustic ) strings I judge all strings by ,are msp 3100,for ex. rotosound strings I find more pliable , Tomastik are stiff , with elixir I would choose a bigger gauge ,ernie ball`s seem to break easier,now the more pliable ,the more overtones ( harmonics )and the stiffer strings sound kind of "bare",easy enough,yet changing gauge is another chapter ,MSP 4000 have a lot more overtones than SP 4100,yet are made of the same material,and YES , the Guitar has a remarkable influence ,interaction Instrument-Strings is of great impact on the total sound,as is PLAYING on it,nowadays Martin even recommends string gauge,but that is a guideline for New Guitars,as a rule of thumb,I would say ; Heavy strings on a New Solid Top,when Top is getting somewhat "settled" ,say two - three years,use a lower gauge, ( I know , it can take ten years for a Solid Top to reach its full potential,but the first couple of years make a usable difference )then there are the "special " strings,Blue Grass strings... etc. ,anyways,in the old days guitar makers did not make recommendations,they just told me to go out and try some,well,not much has changed since then ,but for those who are interested :
my guitars are strung as follows ( subjected to change at any given time )
1537.....Tomastik Bronze 13-57
1617.....SP 3100 Bronze 12 - 54
1618.....SP 3600 Bronze 10 - 47
ZEPEDA ( kind of a classic guitar,Solid Cedar Top, made for steel strings ) D`adario Silk&Steel
Washburn "Washington" J9 (Ac/El JazzBox)
.....D`adario Chromes 13 - 56
Phat Strat(Copy).... Fender Bullits 3250M 11 - 49
¨HÔFNER (Classic )......D`adario EJ45 pro arte
D 28 (copy)......SP 3100 Bronze 12 - 54
How about a chat about Home Recording ;)
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by colt357:
Dave...it's the damn guitar! (Hey, just following directions) :)
That said: I've got EC's on my CB right now and they're driving me nuts trying to tune them. At least I hope that is the problem. I've got a set of D'Addario EJ26 I'm going to try next.
Dave I like the EJ26's. |
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Location: Keller, TX | Originally posted by Tupperware:
I'm not one of these girlie-men that goes fussing around about strings like it's brain surgery ...
Dave Have you ever done brain surgery, Dave? :)
Staying on topic: I just decided that I don't care for the 1818's. Gonna try some silk steels next. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Well yes, actually I am a practicing neuro surgeon. Well, at least I've been told I have the ability to f&%$ up peoples brains.
True story - I have a friend who works at the Jet Propulsion Lab in California. His business card says "John Smith - Rocket Scientist". I think that's SO cool.
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Location: Florida | I am a newcomer to the Ovation world. I am comtemplating whether I should buy a Custom Legend 1869 or a 1990 Collector 199S-7. Can some of you give me your expert opinion. Thanks. |
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Location: Reno, NV | Are you sure you don't want put this in a new thread? |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | I do like so much to be called an Expert,my Advice ;..go for the Ovation ,and when it`s "customized" so much the better ;)
...and Legends are Legendary...
Vic ;) |
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Location: Reno, NV | I e-mailed Martin this question and got the response back today.
They said that they order the core wires from a different supplier than they use for their other strings. |
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Location: big island | aloha tom_3451 and welcome to the OFC!
someone else will have to answer your question because i am rather new to ovations too. i just wanted to acknowledge your question and draw attention to it since it is buried in this thread. perhaps you should have started a new thread with your question. i am sure you would have gotten more response by now. |
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Martin SP ..vs.. Martin Clapton's Choice ...?