Baritone Strings for my 6 string Epiphone

[Steerpike]

I needed some new strings and ordered Elixir Strings 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Baritone...

I did not even notice the BARITONE part of the description...so i got the strings Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel Our patented coating technology protects against common corrosion, extending tone life longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated strings (Elixir Strings player survey) Baritone gauge: .016 .022 .030 .047 .059 .070 (perfect for players who frequently use drop-tuning)

very very sweet...these strings make my guitar sound like a real gibson...why have I never heard of these strings before? It's almost like I got a new guitar....

[OneBlueDotBama]

1. Makes for strong fingers

and getting into Robin Trower type playing, or for a dobro/resonator.

I use the same stings, but much lighter, 12/53's.

[Steerpike]

2. Yeah next time I'll try for a lighter gauge...

It's an acoustic jumbo and after playing for and hour my fingers were starting to get a little torn up...but I was playing so aggressively because I was really digging the sound!

[Hoyt]

3. Elixir makes some great strings, especially if you hate changing strings.

What tuning are you using. Unless your guitar is a baritone, you really have to tune it down to keep the bridge or something from stressing. If it is a regular acoustic, I'd probably try medium Elixirs.

There are a bunch of articles like this one regarding baritone strings:

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214574

[Steerpike]

4. I went to the internet

and found a Baritone online tuner...so it is tuned down a bit and the E string seems a little looser than I'm used to...but after a couple minutes it's holding tune and sounding great....yeah I ordered these and didn't even realize what Baritone strings were...makes me want to play even more...really a work out for the fingers

[Hoyt]

8. Baritones are cool. I had a couple of electric baritones that were great conversation pieces at bars

etc., and really made an interesting sound.

Alvarez makes an affordable Baritone acoustic --

[Dr Hobbitstein]

5. Just don't bring it up to E standard...

Even with a truss rod, 16’s at concert pitch can do some serious damage to the neck.

[Steerpike]

6. yeah...

That is the first thing I noticed when I started to string it...either bust your string or bust your neck...interesting mistake on my part...apparently the real downside is less projection or volume...tho honestly I don't seem to notice a lack of volume or tone...exact opposite...hearing a lot of bells...

[Dr Hobbitstein]

7. Down tuning can be aurally pleasing...

The harmonics are different. Gives off a different sound.

[Iggo]

9. Every time I tune my dread down, I don't wanna bring it back.

Very pleasing.

[ProfessorGAC]

10. I Do That With One of My 12 Strings

The Martin is at normal tuning range, but i use the lightest gauge 12's i can find. The other one (and old Harmony Ambassador) has normal gauge strings but i tune it down to C#. Cool for slide.