Daddario Composite G string (Full Version)

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HolyEvil -> Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 17 2011 8:58:42)

anyone has one for sale? I'm game to try one but I can't seem to find a place that sells just 1 string..

cheers



Harry -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 17 2011 12:36:04)

http://www.stringsbymail.com/store/

This is your one stop for this sort of thing for sure.



Ramirez -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 18 2011 8:20:40)

I have a spare one going. Where are you based? I can stick it in the post for you.



chrisva -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 18 2011 11:09:11)

Sorry for the ignorance, but what are the benefits of a Composite string? Does it have a brighter sound? I always found that the G string sounded more dull and less resonant than the others if that makes sense? [:)]



Harry -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 18 2011 11:16:51)

Indeed the G string tends to be thick and unwound so it usually sounds tubby.

the composite G which I think is brown? grey? Tries to correct that.

I think many people swear by these Gs. They will use another brand completely, but the G will be the D'addario composite.

I am waiting for one now myself to try it out. D'addario strings to me in general are very high quality, but not raucous enough. Too clean!



HolyEvil -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 18 2011 12:17:32)

Just sent u a PM, Ramirez..

Cheers



Anders Eliasson -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 18 2011 16:10:30)

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I think many people swear by these Gs. They will use another brand completely, but the G will be the D'addario composite.


That sounds like me. Besides, you dont need to change it. Last time I changed one, it was 2 years old, being played almost every day.



Harry -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 24 2011 12:06:13)

Ah Anders, you use these. That makes me more anxious to try them.

How many people use the composite G this way? I am waiting for one in the mail and I want to know what to expect.

Are they much thinner than a usual G?



gounaro -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 24 2011 14:56:17)

Has more force but some fingers dont like this string... (like mine) [8D]



bursche -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 24 2011 15:08:42)

If you have a well balanced guitar sound with a clean g string tone there is no need for these composite strings, they will make the g sound like steel. If your guitar doesn't respond well to the g string it can help. The guitar I am playing doesn't need support on the g string, but many other instruments, even expensive ones, seem to have issues with it.



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Anders Eliasson -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 25 2011 7:33:54)

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If you have a well balanced guitar sound with a clean g string tone there is no need for these composite strings, they will make the g sound like steel. If your guitar doesn't respond well to the g string it can help. The guitar I am playing doesn't need support on the g string, but many other instruments, even expensive ones, seem to have issues with it.


Well, that was a very closeminded response . I use that G string because I like it!!!!! Not because its nescessary. I always ship my guitars with standard clear G strings because thats what most people like and because its a reference. The Daddario G string is just my personal preference. I like rattly steel sounding G strings. Besides, I like the feel of it because its thinner nad harder. It bends better. Standard G strings are very thick and I dont like picking between the 3rd and 4th string if its one of these thick nylon ones. But again, its just my personal preference. Most players actually prefer standard nylon....



HolyEvil -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 28 2011 10:56:11)

Thanks for Ramirez... I got a composite G string and I have to say I like it VERY VERY much.
Not much different with the right hand, but the left hand feels a lot better, feels easier to fret compared to the fatter nylon G string..
The sound is slightly brighter as well compared to the nylon which, in comparison, sounded a little muffled.
Does it come in different tensions? cuz it feels slightly harder compared to the fatter nylon G string..
And does the squeak on the right hand goes away after breaking it in?
Do we have to stretch it when we put it on like all the other strings?


Thanks to Ramirez again.. and I'm gonna use the composite G on my guitars from now..
cheers



Ron.M -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 28 2011 14:37:56)

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Well, that was a very closeminded response . I use that G string because I like it!!!!! Not because its nescessary.


Well, that's a good example of how folk's preferences can change with time.

The EJ45 set comes with a standard G and a composite one.

Around the time I bought my Anders guitar he said, "I'm currently using EJ45s. I like the composite basses and the clear trebles. I just usually throw that ugly, brown composite G one away". [:D]

So actually I've never even tried one! I must have some lying around though.

I just buy sets of E+A+ 2Ds now so it's been ages since I bought a complete set, so I don't know if they still include the optional G.

Great life out of those strings.

cheers,

Ron



koenie17 -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 28 2011 15:45:35)

Tried out the new composite set yesterday, I really like it!
On my guitar the composite G string sounds much brighter, now just wait and see what it´s gonna sound like in a couple of days!



Anders Eliasson -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 29 2011 7:36:11)

Ron, it took me a little while to used to that string. (and i still think its ugly) Arent they called J45C ??



Ron.M -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 29 2011 8:21:58)

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Arent they called J45C ??


Oh yes. Sorry!

(I've edited my post in case folk get confused)

I only chucked it away because you did! [:D]

OK, I'll fish one out sometime and give it a go.

cheers,

Ron



hhmusic -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 29 2011 13:31:29)

I haven't been a big fan of this string, though have used it off and on. But this thread has got me wanting to try it again - maybe I missed something!?

So, I looked around and D'Addario has now released EJ25B and EJ25C Flamenco strings!

http://www.amazon.com/DAddario-EJ25C-Classical-Guitar-Strings/dp/B004J9CKN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1301405105&sr=1-1

Yes, composite strings, designed for Flamenco, with either black or clear trebles. Goodbye ugly G-string!



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hhmusic -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 29 2011 13:36:23)

Bummer. A little more reading suggests the 25B and C sets have regular nylon trebles, and don't seem to come with a better looking composite 3rd. Hello again ugly G-string...



hhmusic -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 29 2011 13:42:41)

Looks like stringsbymail.com sells single composite 3rds. So you can pair them with whatever other set you normally like. Next time I order more Hannabach 827s, my particular favorite, I'm going to order a few of these to try with them:

http://www.stringsbymail.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_41_106_158&products_id=127



Harry -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Mar. 29 2011 14:25:52)

Bummer indeed...ugh



estebanana -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Apr. 1 2011 1:35:55)

Some things can never be unseen.......



HolyEvil -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Apr. 1 2011 3:52:44)

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ORIGINAL: estebanana

Some things can never be unseen.......


Amen brother.. I was thinking of clawing my eyes out...
but then I can't watch anymore flamenco.. so I changed my mind..
just kept watching videos with hot chicks to dilute the memory..

[:-]



Ron.M -> RE: Daddario Composite G string (Apr. 1 2011 20:22:29)

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Some things can never be unseen.......


Including the unknown unknowns.



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