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John Pearse 960L or Martin MM12? 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 material (Pure Nickel vs Monel (nickel alloy)).
| John Pearse 960L | Martin MM12 | |
| Material | Pure Nickel | Monel (nickel alloy) |
| Gauge | .012–.054 (Light) | .012–.054 (Light) |
| Coating | Uncoated | Uncoated |
| Core | Hex core | Hex core |
| 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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