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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
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 Posted - 10/19/2004 : 12:22:18
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Which gauge and type of strings do you guys recommend for an acoustic guitar? I have a Takamine ESF-48C, which sounds great, but I feel that the gauge is too light and the tone and volume are suffering because of it. I can't tell which gauge the guitar has now. Any recommendations? I'm planning on getting it professionally set up too if I go with a higher gauge.
I guess I just wasn't made for these times. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 10/19/2004 : 13:11:48
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| If you don't know what gauge you have, they probably haven't been changed for a long time. Try "light" (.012) and work your way up from there. I am a wimp and use extra light .011s, but I've had other problems that have prevented me from playing for almost a year. |
Edited by - BLT on 10/19/2004 13:12:16 |
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vigorstrength
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Posted - 10/21/2004 : 19:17:42
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The gauge size really depends what you want to do with your guitar, which phase you're in.
There are no specific sizes, but:
Light: If you like to bend the string just like an electric guitar, lights are good. It's easier on the fingers, but can sound a little whimpy. It's great for tuning up, but not good for dropping D. Beautiful chords can come from these, especially jazz chords and chord melodies.
Medium: It's great for playing anything.
Thick: During my most prolific phase in using the guitar for songwriting, I had thick strings so I can experiment with lower tunings. Hearing the crisp low notes, such as drop D or drop C, gave me a new approach and inspiration. It's great for thrashing and playing loud.
Rock over London, Rock on Chicago. |
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guitarpl
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Posted - 12/29/2005 : 07:13:48
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If you use electric, try Fusco Strings
I've been playing rock guitar from about 15 years and
I tried everything with strings. I wish I discovered
Fusco Strings sooner. They are very high quality,
don't break easily, and the price is much better than
most well-known brands.
I usually by them from
[URL=http://www.thestringstore.com]thestringstore.com[/URL]
Also, a good luthier will suggest you not to change
your current gauge set. If you do that, you should
have your instrument aciton adjusted by a luthier
because the new tension applied by the different
strings will affect the way the neck bends and other things. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2005 : 08:17:51
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Spam in a 14-month-old thread. Another argument for archiving.
Cyberhugs are for pussies. |
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Acoustic guitar string gauge?
