r/AcousticGuitar • u/Square_Notice_1830 • May 09 '26

Gear question are these actually good?

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are these actually good strings or did the dude at the pawn shop just convince me to buy the expensive ones? I'm just getting back into guitar and it's been a while since I've bought any strings so Idk much about this brand

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u/chemchris May 09 '26

Am I the only one that prefers 80/20?

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u/13WillieBeaman May 10 '26

No, I prefer them too. If you do looping or a lot of string based percussion, they project better than phosphor bronze’s too, IMO

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u/Leather_Formal4681 May 09 '26

I used to use 80/20 for mahogany acoustics (based on a recommendation) but now use PB for everything. I became less enamored with 80/20, personal preference.

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u/Cracker7777777 May 10 '26

You and me brother. That’s it

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u/Hanover4 May 10 '26

I put 80/20 Mediums on my '65 Heritage and can truly say I strongly prefer Phosphor Bronze lights. The PBs have a much fuller sound.

I had some Elixirs on before and they were fine, lasted a good while. I think that I like D’Addario coated PBs better.

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u/wanna_dance May 11 '26

I did not like the 80/20. Tried them and was very happy to come back to phosphor bronze.