Re: Straight Up Strings
I tried the SUS mediums and heavies on my Northfield Artist Series.
The heavies were ok, but I didn’t feel at home on them.
The Mediums are awesome though.
Yes, very balanced across the strings.
I normally use D’Addario EXP74s or EJ74, without coating.
I started using only regular EJ74s as i found the bass strings had more brightness and tingle than the coated strings.
I find coated strings fine for a few days, but then they get dull sounding to me.
I have been using the medium Straight Up Strings for a couple of months.
They have the brightness in the bass like the EJ74s, but are a bit more balanced across the strings.
I might still use EJ74s for a rough bluegrass setting, but I generally like these SUSs better.
I find myself changing strings once a week, even when using coated strings, so I figured why bother with coating.
My Mandolin tends toward the dark tones, so I like how the non coated strings add some sizzle to brighten the high end.
Mandolins: Northfield 5-Bar Artist Model "Old Dog", J Bovier F5 Special, Gibson A-00 (1940)
Fiddles: 1920s Strad copy, 1930s Strad copy, Liu Xi T20, Liu Xi T19+ Dark.
Guitars: Taylor 514c (1995), Gibson Southern Jumbo (1940s), Gibson L-48 (1940s), Les Paul Custom (1978), Fender Strat (Black/RWFB) (1984), Fender Strat (Candy Apple Red/MFB) (1985).
Sitars: Hiren Roy KP (1980s), Naskar (1970s), Naskar (1960s).
Misc: 8 Course Lute (L.K.Brown)
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