seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel

[Sue Thompson]

Hey all,

I've been playing on medium gauge Martin non-coated phosphor SPs, but lately finding them very stiff feeling. Seeking recommendations for a string with a softer feel. Not necessarily as soft as Thomastiks, but something less stiff than the Martins. Any recommendations?

[Greg Yavorsky]

Pyramids either the 328 (hex core) or the Western Folk (round core) will have a softer feel than the Martins....really nice lush tone as well.

[Sue Thompson]

Thanks Greg!

[Christian Dam]

Try Newtone double wound! They are really flexible. But they are hard to find, sometimes, they seem to sell out pretty quick whenever a store gets a batch of em.

[Sue Thompson]

Thanks!

[Craig Johnson]

I really like D'Addario Flat Tops (EFT17 for medium/EFT16 for light). They're not flatwound, but regular PB strings that have been ground slightly on the surface. You get a fast, smooth feel and no finger squeak. Can't say whether they're easier to fret or bend, but they sure feel nice.

[Sue Thompson]

Thanks!

[Dane Hyde]

I agree. I have been using Flat tops for about a year now and really like them.  EFT17's. They were designed for slide use, and are not very bright sounding. But I like them like that for flat picking and backing rhythms.

[Glenn French]

Have you tried D'Addario J24's.They're medium/lights.The low E,B,and high E are mediums.The A,D,G are light gauge.

 

 

[Michael Johns]

I just put some Earnie Ball Lites on my Martin D35 ( Martin recommends Medium). But I find the lites exceptionally easier to play & excellent tonal quality with thes Earnie Ball lites Slinky......give um a go.......I've been trying new strings each time I change, in search of my desired utopia and I may have found it with the EB Slinky!