Silk steel strings

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Our impeccable standards for acoustic guitar tone are embedded in our string design and precision manufacturing process. That's why we make our own. String gauge is an important part of playing and getting the best possible sound out of your guitar. Gauge refers to the diameter of a string. Gauges are described in thousandths of an inch and can be found listed on the back of a string pack.

Silk steel strings

I'm not sure which brand to try as there are a few different ones that claim to be great. Can anybody recommend me a set to use that has nice elasticity to the strings and are stiff at all? I'd like to be able to play the acoustic effortlessly like I do my electric. The ultimate and most expensive is probably Thomastik-Infeld Plectrums. John Pearse and GHS are both excellent. I find that silk and bronze are warmer. And they are softer than bronze strings. When I went to school they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I like the feel of them, they are less abrasive on the finger tips. They are also easy to play. But I think you have to keep them clean or they go bad fairly quickly. I suppose the silk absorbs dirt and oils.

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I have a lot of playing coming up, in terms of recording and gigs. Well boy, was I surprised when I finally did. They are really great! But perhaps I should explain my trepidation. Some years ago I was busking in a corner of Washington Square Park when a person rewarded my efforts by tossing a famous brand of silk and steel strings into my open guitar case, saying they were "very mellow" and perfect for folk music. Unfortunately, I found them to be mushy, dull and undefined. Perhaps they were supposed to make a steel string guitar sound more like a nylon string guitar.

Our impeccable standards for acoustic guitar tone are embedded in our string design and precision manufacturing process. That's why we make our own. String gauge is an important part of playing and getting the best possible sound out of your guitar. Gauge refers to the diameter of a string. Gauges are described in thousandths of an inch and can be found listed on the back of a string pack. We recommend using only extra light through medium gauge strings on our guitars. Heavy strings can cause too much tension on the top which may cause irreversible damage. Lighter Easier to fret important for beginners and to bend Better resonance under a lighter touch, common when first starting out.

Silk steel strings

Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. Click to play video. Merchant Video. Silk and Steel were uniquely designed to be our warmest, mellowest acoustic guitar string.

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Brilliant for folk music, which is my favourite sound and vibe. Some years ago I was busking in a corner of Washington Square Park when a person rewarded my efforts by tossing a famous brand of silk and steel strings into my open guitar case, saying they were "very mellow" and perfect for folk music. Added to Cart. Improvement over my old strings, but in further improvements means a different guitar! What's the deal with Silk and Steel? Anas Cosmetics. The first part is what got my attention. This Light set is easy to play and provides a warm tone. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Can't speak much to sound, hearing isn't what it once was.

This site is reader-supported and we earn commissions if you purchase products from retailers after clicking on a link from our site. Silk and steel guitar strings have their place and work well with certain guitars, styles and players.

Looking for specific info? Free Standard Shipping on Strings. Easy on fingers! I know sound is all relative to the player, but i'm telling you, they sound rich, mellow, and smooth But the removal of all that extra rasp and sheen inherent in typical phosphor bronze also makes them ideal for studio musicians who have to change strings in mid session; they have the best qualities of brand new strings but leave the worst qualities out of the picture, while achieving the longer life that makes pros turn to phosphor bronze in the first place. Martin Strings This is why we make our own. That's why we make our own. But these guitar strings are really worth their price and more. But only the most expensive Classical guitar strings tend to use actual silk fibers to wrap the core. Sold By. I bought these for lighter strings, easier on the fingers, and a mellower sound. Heavier Bigger sound - provide more volume and resonance Better tuning stability - stays in tune longer. Learn more. But I think you have to keep them clean or they go bad fairly quickly. How to return the item?