any comments on specific brands of strings that have slightly less tension than those of EJ17s or Pearse PBs? (mediums)

Thanks
Tom

The titanium acoustic guitar strings by Rohrbacher offer considerably lower string tension. They are corrosion-proof, and keep their sound for a VERY long time.

The good Doctor names a brand I've never heard of; titanium at that! But I've used both GHS True medium and Pearse New Medium, which are twixt medium and light, have more even tension string to string, and less overall tension than standard mediums. You can feel the difference, but, to me, there is no loss of volume. The feel actually improves, imho. I only use 'em on the CJA, my only large bodied guitar (until May, I hope, I hope, I hope). Merry Christmas. tom

Dr. Miller: I checked the Rohrbacker website. Very intriguing, even at 23 bucks a pop. When the guitar costs upwards of four grand, why pinch pennies on strings. But..... the only question is tone. Do they sound as good (or maybe even better?) than D'addrio or Pearse phosphor bronze? No point in long life if they're mediocre to begin with. But I doubt you'd have cited them if that were the case. Could you honor me with a little elaboration on your experience? Which type do you play, and on what guitar(s)? The brief perusal of their site made it seem like there was only one gauge for each variety. True? Inquiring minds, etc. thanks tom

Thanks Tom and Dr. Bill. I will get a set of the 'new mediums' Pearse and give them a try on the D1Av.

Happy New Year to all.
Tom Stop

I'm still trying to draw a bead on the Rohrbacher strings, even if they are 23 bucks a set. Wow. I buy Pearse by the box and end up paying about 6 a set, so the Rohrbachers would have to sound as good and last four times as long. I have my doubts. Any recommendations for sourcing, Dr. Miller? I'd give 'em a shot, even at that stiff tariff. You're the only one I've found who's even heard of them, much less played them.

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Originally posted by Tom Stopulos:
any comments on specific brands of strings that have slightly less tension than those of EJ17s or Pearse PBs? (mediums)

Thanks
Tom

Hi Tom
80/20’s have about ten pounds less tension then the same brand and gauge PB’s

Thanks Eric,

What is there less on 80/20 vs.PB?

I guess it’s just a different alloy(?).... I don't know, but if compare the weights on the back of the same gauge string's packages and add it up, it’s typically about ten pounds. It’s not a lot on a percentage basis, but you can feel it for sure

I haven't tried these, but just for your information: Newtone Heritage low-tension strings...

http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/neheacgust.html