Another Elixir thread...but this is different

NoNotThat · Post by **NoNotThat** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 10:48 pm

I've always used elixir lights...and tonight I got mediums...I have a gig tomorrow night...is there a big difference between the two that will hinder my performance? Should I wait to change my strings?

SgtM · Post by **SgtM** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 11:18 pm

Haven't used Elixir's yet, but when I changed from Martin lights to John Pearse mediums, I noticed a difference.. I would wait until after your gig

thejoe · Post by **thejoe** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 11:20 pm

wait, fur sure

fatjack · Post by **fatjack** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 11:21 pm

the only difference will be that it sounds better

Matty Boom · Post by **Matty Boom** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 11:27 pm

depends on how strong your fingers are

it probably won't affect you, but the should be a difference if you've always played on lights

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 11:40 pm

well if the strings you have right now are dead then i would definately change them tonight. you will notice a difference between the lights and mediums, i always used mediums and tonight all they had were lights so i bought them and they definately a lot brighter. i'm not sure if i like them yet but they still sound pretty good.

but i love mediums and would recommend that you use them anyways

mbgreen · Post by **mbgreen** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 3:33 pm

There is a definite difference. If your fingers have been playing lights all this time, theres a good chance your hands will get tired with mediums. It takes more hand strength to fret them. I'd wait, unless your strings right now sound like total crap. Then again, you could put them on and be totally fine.

skilly · Post by **skilly** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:32 am

you should be fine, ive realy never had problem after the first song or so sfter switching from lights to meds...