John Pearse Acoustic Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze Slightly Light

These made my Martin D15 sound much better. Was never crazy about the OEM strings, and enjoyed the John Pearse Ultra Lights on it. But tried these: and really the guitar sounds so much more even and not ‘boomy’ at all. I know that’s subjective. But the OEM strings made it an OK sounding guitar, the JP Ultra Lights made it a pretty good sounding guitar, these made it a very good sounding guitar. John Pearse: I’m a believer. I’ve ordered John Pearse stings (different weights and build) to try on my Taylor 914… wish me luck!

I’ve been using John Pearse Medium weight strings for years. These slightly lighter made my HD-28 Martin much easier to finger with only a slight loss of volume and bass. Highly recommend.

I can't say much more than has already been said about these things; if you want your instrument to sound the absolute best that it possibly can, these strings will get you there.I'll add that beyond that, they are truly a joy to play. They feel great on the fingers and there is zero "breaking in" assuming you give them a proper stretch when you're stringing up. I'll never use anything else.

I just got these because I read some good reviews saying it has a less bright tone to it and the mids stand out giving it a full spectrum. Well here is my intake on this.I was using Elixir on my Taylor 416e, they were hard on my fingers and I did not like the tone, was a little too harsh for my liking. These one (John Pearse)> feel on the fingers is soft so fingers don't hurt , though they make a lot of sound when you slide. They are way too bright and thin in sound. I don't see much of the mid as the bright and shimmer is taking over. Anyways, I am going look for something mellow with full range not too much shimmer.

I got a 000 sized Guild, rosewood back/sides. It does better with phosphor bronze strings. I have tried all kinds of strings, really, all of them, even some under the radar brands you probably have never heard of. When I cannot afford another acoustic guitar, GAS, I tend to do SAS, string acquisition syndrome. So really, I have tried all the strings, all of them...These JP PBs are superb, sounding and feel. The slightly lighter gauge, .11-.50, is fantastic. So easy to fret. I do not know re longevity yet, but I plan to leave them on a few months.I think I have found my go to string. Can't wait to put a set on my wife's Guild.

Let me start out by saying, I NEVER write reviews. However, I could not let this go without being said. This string, and the John Pearse Lights, have absolutely revamped my playing. I was kind of in a stand still, trying string after string, with only mediocre results. I play a Martin OM-21 special, and although it was sounding fine, I felt like it was missing some mojo. Other strings made my guitars high-end a touch harsh and a little mashed together, if that makes any sense. I was particularly searching for a string that wasn't overly bright and beautiful, but rather something that had a little soul. This strings mellow tone and punch fit the bill perfectly. Not only that, but it really balanced out the sound of my guitar. I know that strings are a matter of opinion, and many opinions at that, but I believe you'd have to be crazy not to think these strings are anything short of spectacular. They sound like they're straight from a Neil Young performance. Anyhow, it's hard to put into common terms, due to the fact that everyone has their own way of describing tone, but just trust me, this string is worth the try. I don't see my OM seeing another type of string as long as John Pearse stays around.

I’m not sure why these strings are called “slightly light” which makes one think they are somewhere between light and medium - which they are not. John Pearse Lights are 12-53 and their Slightly Lights are 11-50. Maybe they should be called “Slightly Lighter Lights”?Regardless, they are the best acoustic strings on the market. Easier on the fingers, amazing tone, and decent longevity.They are more expensive but well worth it. I put them on ALL my acoustic guitars - they’re that good.

They sounded good for the few days I used them after that they went dead very fast. I will definitely stick with Ernie ball phosphor bronze half the price and they last longer.