Strings Choice
Let this Strings By Mail database help inform your string choice by learning what other players with similar instruments have chosen and why.Navigation all starts with selecting an instrument type first. You can also search by SBM model/sku or player name in the search box.
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Year 2001 Instrument type Acoustic Builder / Manufacturer Gibson Instrument Model J-185-12 string Top wood Spruce Side wood Maple Back wood Maple Player Robert McArthur StringsComment
These Martin Marquis are perfect because they eliminate the typical 12 string jangliness. The gauging is perfect for standard tuning but they also work well with alternate tunings, -
Year 1991 Instrument type Acoustic Builder / Manufacturer Gibson Instrument Model J185 Top wood Spruce Side wood Maple Back wood Maple Player Robert McArthur StringsComment
These strings sing and project as well as last. -
Year 1967 Instrument type Electric Builder / Manufacturer Gibson Instrument Model Epiphone Riviera 12 string Top wood Maple Side wood Maple Back wood Maple Player Philip Feinberg StringsComment
Fret job left action very light. These custom gauges are light, rich. -
Year 2018 Instrument type Mandolin Builder / Manufacturer Gibson Instrument Model F-5 Master Top wood Spruce Side wood Maple Back wood Maple Player Christopher Miller StringsComment
I like D'Addario EFW74 Flatwound strings due to feel and tone. Very comfortable to play. -
Year 2013 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Gil Carnal Instrument Model Lattice top Top wood Cedar Side wood Blackwood Back wood Blackwood Player Anonymous StringsComment
I have tried a few different sets and have found that these strings bring out nice tone over the whole register. I like the feel of the rectified strings under my fingers, have always been consistent. -
Year 1971 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Giullermo Del Pilar Instrument Model 650mm Classical Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Cy Shuster StringsComment
I chose these to play the lower part of Bach Two-Part Inventions for two guitars. I was astonished to find out that such a product even existed. They work very well, sound great, and needed no setup adjustments. This saved me from buying a baritone guitar! -
Year 2005 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Greg Byers Instrument Model Hand Made Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Valerie Hartzell StringsComment
I used to use Savarez Alliance normal tension trebles & high tension bass strings. But, I did not like the bright tone. Byers recommended I use D'Addario because he had measure the nut and bridge for D'addario. Much better now! -
Year 2014 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Greg Byers Instrument Model Custom Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Anonymous StringsComment
Strong but balanced basses, warm trebles, good string life. -
Year 2006 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Greg Smallman Instrument Model Lattice braced Top wood Cedar Side wood Brazilian Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Thomas Viloteau StringsComment
The Savarez Alliance have the right balance between projection and precision of the attack; they also fit my Smallman perfectly. -
Year 2008 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Gregory Byers Instrument Model Custom 630mm Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Amy Brucksch StringsComment
Great projection, clear, crisp sound.
