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I realize that string preference is very subjective but I'm going to ask anyway. I'm about to change the strings on my E6d-tc which is currently strung with XT 80/20 lights. They don't sound bad but I would like to tame the trebles a bit. Wondering if any of you E6/E10 etc. dread owners could offer up any suggestions. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
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I previously owned an E6D and E10D-TC. My preference was for DR Rare 12-54 for mahogany dreads. There are basically phosphor bronze and there are many makes of PBs, but for some reason I like the DR Rare on mahogany.
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(03-29-2024, 08:34 AM)Sunriseguy Wrote: I realize that string preference is very subjective but I'm going to ask anyway. I'm about to change the strings on my E6d-tc which is currently strung with XT 80/20 lights. They don't sound bad but I would like to tame the trebles a bit. Wondering if any of you E6/E10 etc. dread owners could offer up any suggestions. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
You might like the XS coated strings, they have a bit less trebly sound, I prefer them to the XT on my dread and mandolin. I've tried 80/20, PB, coated uncoated and mediums and lights on my E2D, ended up with medium XS 80/20s. You've just got to experiment, although none of them sounded bad.
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Martin Monel Retros 12
2021 Eastman E10SS (Mahogany/Adirondack spruce)
2023 Eastman AC522CE-GB (Mahogany/European Spruce)
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E1D owner here - I love the Martin Retro 13s I currently have on it, very mellow and woody; if you want to try those, give them some time to break in, they tend to sound a bit tinny at first.
Only downside: If you need a lot of volume and "cut" for playing with a loud band, those are not the best choice.
Slightly brighter than the Retros, a bit closer to phosphor bronze strings, but still with warmer, mellower trebles: D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings.
Classic phosphor bronze tone, but with a mellower, "broken in" tone: GHS Vintage Bronze.
BTW, since someone mentioned D'Addario XS strings: My experience is the exact opposite - these were some of the harshest, most jangly and strident sounding acoustic strings I ever tried, didn't like them AT ALL!
Eastman E1D, Iris OG, Guild GAD30, The Loar LH300, Harmony H167
