Best string choice for a 12 string Emerald

[Doug Michaels]

I am in the waiting period for my Emerald X7 12 string with the Woody top and headstock. Just wondering what strings other 12 string players use. I like lights or medium lights but what brand?

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

I've no idea but you might be better served by posting this in the Carbon Fiber section. BTW, what does Alistar ship these with?

[Brucebubs]

I've tried quite a few different brands overthe past 40 years, including 'Nashville Straights' that came uncurled in a long box.
I use D'Addario EXP38's on four 12-string guitars.
Thomastik Infeld 'Plectrum' AC211 are great for tone but rather expensive.
Elixir are just too slippery for me

[AZLiberty]

My Rainsong is currently strung with the old style EXP 80/20's

[Doug Michaels]

I will check in the Carbon Fiber section of this forum as well. Thanks for the good input. I will try some of these recommended and give a listen and feel. I am excited to get this unique Emerald. Alistair said he has only built two others like this one. And the Woody top will be awesome, I hope.

[steelvibe]

Originally Posted by Doug Michaels

I will check in the Carbon Fiber section of this forum as well. Thanks for the good input. I will try some of these recommended and give a listen and feel. I am excited to get this unique Emerald. Alistair said he has only built two others like this one. And the Woody top will be awesome, I hope.

Oh I don't think you will be disappointed at all. A carbon fiber guitar that can handle all the tension of 12 strings sounds like a winner. Not to mention Alistar's knack for creating killer looking and sounding guitars. I'm gassing for a Synergy for the sake of owning a harp guitar with the impervious nature of the materials by which it's constructed. Cost is reasonable too. just over $2K for an Artisan Synergy- wow!