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FDP Forum / FDP Unplugged - Acoustic Instruments / New acoustic coming, want to try a selection of strings - suggestions?
FDP Forum / FDP Unplugged - Acoustic Instruments / New acoustic coming, want to try a selection of strings - suggestions?
HeavyDuty
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Not very bright but does lack ambitionMar 6th, 2012 06:49 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I'd like to experiment with different strings on a new acoustic that I have coming in a few weeks. It's a bright guitar - I think I want to preserve that sparkle, but I'd also like to at least try mellowing it a little. It's 24.5" scale and ships with Nanoweb lights.
Any suggestions for specific strings to try out? I'm a complete tyro when it comes to acoustic string selection.
MLC
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It's not just good..
...it's good enough.Mar 6th, 2012 08:52 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Here you go...
stratcowboy
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USA/Taos, NMMar 6th, 2012 09:00 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Yeah...that thread is a good one.
So much depends on the guitar itself. But as I mentioned in that thread, when I got my new American Guild 4 years ago, I went around and around with all the brands and all the gauges. Finally wound up liking John Pearse phosphor bronze strings the best. Nice flexible feel (12-53), great tone, seem to last quite well. Not saying they are "the ones" for you. But certainly worth considering in your eventual search.
HeavyDuty
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Northeast IL
Not very bright but does lack ambitionMar 6th, 2012 01:39 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I searched but missed that thread - perfect. Thanks!
Peegoo
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That chicken
is WRONG, baby.Mar 6th, 2012 02:28 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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FYI...if you want to return any strings you buy and don't like, it's hard to fit them back into the little envelope with the ends all curly.
So do like I do. Cut 'em short, and they fit perfectly.
hee hee
HeavyDuty
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Northeast IL
Not very bright but does lack ambitionMar 6th, 2012 04:54 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Naughty boy!
Peegoo
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That chicken
is WRONG, baby.Mar 6th, 2012 06:02 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Thank you!
Paul L
New Jersey (Exit 4)
I need more Lemon Pledge...Mar 6th, 2012 06:26 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I prefer Elixirs, but you can experiment with phosphor bronze or 80/20 formulas in whatever gauge you use. I play Taylors, which tend to be bright guitars, and generally put 80/20s on it as I like to preserve that brightness.
There's some information on the Elixir site that may be helpful.
KD2
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KDakaWaltMar 6th, 2012 07:23 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I like mediums on acoustics. It really depends on the guitar.
telegib
CanadaMar 8th, 2012 07:23 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I like Elixirs because they keep their tone for so long.
HeavyDuty
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Northeast IL
Not very bright but does lack ambitionMar 8th, 2012 08:43 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Anyone tried Cleartones?
Stratzilla
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Carlisle, OHMar 9th, 2012 03:56 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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" Anyone tried Cleartones?"
No but I play Martin Lifespan SP. They use a proprietary Cleartone coating. I'm really loving those strings on my Martin dread.
Vic Vega
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Massachusetts
Happy to be at the top of the food chainMar 16th, 2012 08:23 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"Anyone tried Cleartones?"
Love 'em.
They last a long time and sound great. I highly recommend them.
HeavyDuty
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Northeast IL
Not very bright but does lack ambitionMar 17th, 2012 08:38 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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OK, I'll add Cleartones to the try list. Thanks!
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