Martin Silk & Steel strings

[mrklab]

I've used them  for years on my 1978 Ovation Balladeer (Martin M130 .0115-.047). My Taylors are strung with Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Light. I love the sound of the Silk & Steel on the Ovation, but they don't last long (4-5 weeks). I like Elixir because they last so long and I HATE changing strings!
I play fingerstyle, mostly blues and folk music, and never use a pick.
Just looking for some opinions before I order the Martins and pull the Elixirs...did I mention that I don't enjoy changing strings?
Note: My 114ce is just a bit bright for old style country blues and my 1969 Harmony is just plain hard to play...

[DennisG]

You didn't mention which Elixers are currently on your guitar.  If it's the 80/20s, you might want to try a set of Elixer Phosphor/Bronzes.  They'll darken up the sound somewhat after about a 2-hour break-in period.

[stepchildusmc]

every time i buy a new guitar, i play the NewStringRoullette game. i usually end up with D'addario's EXP16 strings. i used them almost exclusively on my 11 Ovations, the 2 Adamas' seemed to like the extra light EXP15's. my Taylors always end up with the EXP16's also. this knowledge doesn't stop me from trying a couple dozen different sets though. i do it "just in case"( i did own 1 guitar that i used Silk n Steels on). string choice is a purely subjective choice, ot much different than guitar selections. nobody can tell you what you are going to like.

[Edward]

You can also try elixir poly webs.  The thicker coating definitely tames the brightness over the nanos. 

Edward