Round core can be great strings, especially if you play blues on acoustic or fingerstyle in general. They seem a little easier on my picking hand and have better sustain. But so many hex cores sound fabulous too so I go back and forth. Cool vid Jeremy!
You were talking about how divisive coatings on strings are, and I can see that, but I am betting it probably comes down to more the type of guitar that the coated or uncoated strings are on and the quality of that guitar and the set up. I would imagine the type of guitar would matter on that, such as a short scale guitar vs a full scale length guitar. I have an epi ibg j45, and I love the sound of the coated strings on it, but they feel really slippery on this guitar. Im assuming because of the short scale of the guitar creating less string tension combined with not a great set up (needs fret work) means I have to press the strings down harder, which makes them feel like they roll, or slide a bit under my fingers. But I have played these same exact strings on a couple of different Eastmans (AC322CE and the E10D) and the strings felt amazing. Although I really love the feel of uncoated strings on acoustic guitars. The feel of uncoated on acoustics always feels like I have more solid “footing” if you will as my fingers depress the strings. But uncoated strings have their own cons too, so really it comes down to the guitarist and what you prefer and can live with for pros and cons.
Yea, this is really insightful. I also think that people who travel up and down the neck might like coated better and people who stay in first position might like uncoated. It also seems to be generational too given all the comments I get. Older folk like uncoated and younger like coated but that is all anecdotal. Thanks for watching!
Very informative but just a suggestion that in a 13 minute video about strings it would be nice to at least see and hear some of the different strings you describe. Thank you
@@JTravlos yup for nanoweb, it frays a lot even with just fingerpicking with clean hands and with string lube from time to time but tone wise still considerably good after 4 months..It is smoother to play than XS..😁
Hi Jeremy, I know you have tried Martin Authentic Acoustic, have you tried Martin Authentic Acoustic Flexible core? I tried once in Guitar center (Treated Phosphor Bronze), it can have huge bends.
@@JTravlos Yes, it can have huge bends and the tone didn’t get dead quickly, it’s longer. Maybe you can buy some next time and try (Martin Authentic Acoustic Flexible core treated Phosphor Bronze)
Round core can be great strings, especially if you play blues on acoustic or fingerstyle in general. They seem a little easier on my picking hand and have better sustain. But so many hex cores sound fabulous too so I go back and forth. Cool vid Jeremy!
Hi Jeremy, I subscribed your channel and I never talk to you for a while, how’s the Live stream been?
I have been laying low on youtube but I'll get back into it. I got busy with outside work. But I have still been playing!
Thanks Jeremy for good lessons
you're welcome!
You were talking about how divisive coatings on strings are, and I can see that, but I am betting it probably comes down to more the type of guitar that the coated or uncoated strings are on and the quality of that guitar and the set up. I would imagine the type of guitar would matter on that, such as a short scale guitar vs a full scale length guitar. I have an epi ibg j45, and I love the sound of the coated strings on it, but they feel really slippery on this guitar. Im assuming because of the short scale of the guitar creating less string tension combined with not a great set up (needs fret work) means I have to press the strings down harder, which makes them feel like they roll, or slide a bit under my fingers. But I have played these same exact strings on a couple of different Eastmans (AC322CE and the E10D) and the strings felt amazing. Although I really love the feel of uncoated strings on acoustic guitars. The feel of uncoated on acoustics always feels like I have more solid “footing” if you will as my fingers depress the strings. But uncoated strings have their own cons too, so really it comes down to the guitarist and what you prefer and can live with for pros and cons.
Yea, this is really insightful. I also think that people who travel up and down the neck might like coated better and people who stay in first position might like uncoated. It also seems to be generational too given all the comments I get. Older folk like uncoated and younger like coated but that is all anecdotal. Thanks for watching!
Very informative but just a suggestion that in a 13 minute video about strings it would be nice to at least see and hear some of the different strings you describe. Thank you
Good idea!
I use XS and Elixir PB..tone wise XS wins when it’s new but longevity Elixir wins..😁..
I wonder if Elixir has a thicker coating?
@@JTravlos yup for nanoweb, it frays a lot even with just fingerpicking with clean hands and with string lube from time to time but tone wise still considerably good after 4 months..It is smoother to play than XS..😁
Hi Jeremy, I know you have tried Martin Authentic Acoustic, have you tried Martin Authentic Acoustic Flexible core? I tried once in Guitar center (Treated Phosphor Bronze), it can have huge bends.
Oh interesting. I have not. Did you like them?
@@JTravlos Yes, it can have huge bends and the tone didn’t get dead quickly, it’s longer. Maybe you can buy some next time and try (Martin Authentic Acoustic Flexible core treated Phosphor Bronze)