Markley Vs. Martin Vs. D'Addario EXP

fret · Post by **fret** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:28 pm

A while back there was a discussio on which strings dave infact does use. The gear section of the dmbtabs site states exp15 (extra lights) while others disagree and state he uses lights or possibly mediums.

Others stated that Martin exceeds D'Addario in quality, and others say if dave only would try Markley he'd be stoked.

Which would you choose as the best overall strings?

Rweden36 · Post by **Rweden36** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:48 pm

I haven't used markley but i've used martin and D'addario EXP and the D'addario, were much better in my opinion. Hooray me I voted 2nd, i'm honored

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 4:02 pm

Rweden36 wrote:I haven't used markley but i've used martin and D'addario EXP and the D'addario, were much better in my opinion. Hooray me I voted 2nd, i'm honored

i was gonna say the exact same thing but i wouldnt of said hooray and im 3rd!

kcw · Post by **kcw** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:20 pm

Martins are definatly better. The D'addarios sound way to twangy when you fist change them, and they wear out fast, and when they are worn they sound really flat. Martins sound amazing when you first change them, and dont wear down really fast. Much better sound than D'addarios.

Ranting Thespian · Post by **Ranting Thespian** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:31 pm

Everyone knows I am an ex-markley acoustic and electric user (I switched over to DR, since they are very similar to markley, but last longer and have a brighter sound). I'll take Markley over the other two anyday (and I have used the other two more than once).

legend · Post by **legend** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:12 am

John Pearse strings, and nothing but.

fret · Post by **fret** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 1:46 pm

LOL, cool well I picked upa pair of Martin Marquis Phosphor Bronze Lights (.12-.54) the D'addarios exp15's(as i've used in the past) and a Pair of the Markley..Im stringing the marquis first. I'm stoked to see what different sounds I can get outta my guitar form these varying strings.

Thanks all!
-fret

kcw · Post by **kcw** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 4:48 pm

I use bronze not phosphor bronze so there may be a difference there.

Kukini · Post by **Kukini** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 7:57 pm

elixir polyweb light

Beauford33 · Post by **Beauford33** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:14 pm

EXP 16...very nice

helixbaseballstud · Post by **helixbaseballstud** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 10:15 am

According to D'addarios site dave uses the EXP17 and EJ16 Models. That differes from the DMB Tabs site. Seems hard to believe something other than what the actual manufacturer claims which of their products certain artists use.

mikeb71 · Post by **mikeb71** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:47 pm

At one point, the D'addario site had Dave using EXP 15's.

Locarius · Post by **Locarius** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:33 pm

Every guitar has a sound, which has to be matched with a string set.

My guitar sounds best with Martin SP+'s (for about 2 days), but since I like my strings to last until they break, I chose Elixer Nano Mediums.