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For that amount of increase in price, I would suggest hands on playing. You might also consider used instruments in your area and try them out too. I own a 12 string Breedlove Passport. I think of upgrading to the concert solo or the all myrtlewood. I am not sure that I could hear that much differen...

Has anyone tried Rohrbacher titanium strings? They are a little pricey, but are suppose to have the life of coated strings. I am enjoying the brightness of silk & steel over the coated strings but they have longevity issues. Lasting a long time is secondary to having the sound that one desires. I'd ...

David,
Thanks for the input. I'll put the silk and phosphorus on my list to try. Whereas I just changed strings, it will be a few months out. The discussion has been useful, but you put a new twist on it. Take care.

Thanks for the reply. The silk & steel are working very well for my parlor guitar. I'll just have to see if I like the sound on others. It really is about choices.

For the past couple years I have been using Elixar and D'Addario coated 80/20 strings. Last summer I replaced these on my parlor guitar with silk and steel Martin strings. The silk and steel have a mellow sound and are very easy to play. I am thinking of putting them on my 12 string. What are the ad...