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Phosphor Bronze · Phosphor Bronze
DR DSA-12 or Martin MA540FX? Both were recorded on the same guitar, by the same guitarist, in the same take. Press play on one, switch to the other while it plays, and decide with your ears. On paper the two sets differ in coating (K3 hard coating vs Uncoated), core (Round core · handmade vs Flexible core · Tommy Emmanuel signature).
| DR DSA-12 | Martin MA540FX | |
| Material | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze |
| Gauge | .012–.054 (Light) | .012–.054 (Light) |
| Coating | K3 hard coating | Uncoated |
| Core | Round core · handmade | Flexible core · Tommy Emmanuel signature |
| Made in | USA | USA |
The player above starts with the two sets in the A/B slots. Press play, then tap the other slot (or the A and B keys on a keyboard): the phrase continues from the same point. Try all five styles, and use the blind test if you want to forget which is which.
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