Monel Strings

[soulman]

I've had a 11-48 set of these from Curt Mangan sitting around forever and thought I'd try them on my Takamine. They're not as bright as the 80/20 varieties I normally use and I was wondering if anyone else has had some experience with them either on an acoustic or an electric? Just looking for personal impressions.

 

[TheVillageGrouch]

I've tried Martin's version of Monel (Retro) on my HD-28. Didn't do it for me. Some say Monel is best suited for mahogany.

Hard to get me to budge from D'Addario EJ17 Phosphor Bronze. The ideal set for the 28.

 

[soulman]

The Tak has a layered walnut body and is fairly bright so I'm not losing all that much high end. Don't know that I'll keep them on but since I had a set I figured why not try 'em.

 

[RustyChops]

I used Gibson “Mona-steel” strings in the sixties on my J-45.
When I ran a DeArmond “hole chewer” magnetic pickup in the sound hole it kicked serious butt with those strings.
The Martin version nowadays are pale by comparison, acoustic or electric, in my experience.