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Coated vs uncoated
Martin
Authentic Acoustic SP
12–54 · $7.99
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Martin
Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze
12–54 · $11.99
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Same gauge, different brand
Ernie Ball
Regular Slinky
10–46 · $5.49
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D'Addario
XL Nickel Wound
10–46 · $5.99
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Acoustic standard vs coated
D'Addario
EJ16 Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $6.99
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
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Budget vs premium
Ernie Ball
Regular Slinky
10–46 · $5.49
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D'Addario
NYXL 10-46
10–46 · $12.99
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Bass flatwound: budget vs boutique
GHS
Precision Flats
45–105 · $19.99
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La Bella
Deep Talkin' Bass
45–105 · $28.99
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