Best acoustic guitar strings?

[12 inch legend]

Having just gone to elixer nano web 12's, from my previous martin 10's, im (my fingers) regretting my decision slightly!

So what is everyone's opinion on the best brand, and gauge strings you can buy? Im after a more bright sound than warm if that helps!

[12 inch legend]

gingerpaul said:

I've tried just about every common brand about and settled with Martin 80/20 12-54s, although the phosphor bronze ones are ok if a little less bright. Generally I have found that phosphor bronze strings are a little wooly for me, in particular the D'addario EXPs. I also found that I kept breaking the G string on a lot of sets of strings. I think I must play harder than the average player! The Martins are fine though.

I made a bone nut from a piece of bone I bought off ebay for less than a fiver and it has made a bigger difference than messing about with strings has. I would highly recommend it if you have a couple of hours free to sand one up. My acoustic is a Taylor and came with a tusk nut as standard I think just so you know where I started from.

Making a nut out of bone? That sounds very tricky to me?

[12 inch legend]

How about these?

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Asterix said:

Usually Martins but use D'addarios often as the Martins are hard to get hold of.

.012-.053's

The Phosphor Bronze strings start out very (too) bright but play in well.

Mate there are thousands of sets on the bay of fleas, i ahev just bought some martins, 11's for £3.50 delivered!!

[12 inch legend]

Asterix said:

12 inch legend said:

Asterix said:

Usually Martins but use D'addarios often as the Martins are hard to get hold of.

.012-.053's

The Phosphor Bronze strings start out very (too) bright but play in well.

Mate there are thousands of sets on the bay of fleas, i ahev just bought some martins, 11's for £3.50 delivered!!

Sorry - I forgot to add I'm in Dubai.

Well now your just showing off! im very jealous here!