Santa Cruz Strings Update and Blue Chip Demo

[vindibona1]

Originally Posted by HOF dad

I get the feeling it may be the same for me. I'm plenty good playing 12's.
Oh well, I'll put em on and order a set of mediums today anyway.

I think I'll also try some straight up strings.
Vindibona - I've noticed your endorsement for a while now and have been intrigued.
Certainly enjoying the string trial!


Dan

It may be important to note that medium TENSION are 12's. When we think "mediums" we usually assume 13-xx. This isn't the case with SC or SUS strings.

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by munkeyfish

Sounds Amazing! Just an iPhone recording? Dang....

Yup! Just the iPhone 8 Plus using the record app.

Originally Posted by Orfeas

Huge SCGC strings devotee here. I use the low tension.

Mid tension on a OOO28 took this git to another sonic dimension. The sound is so dark. So mini jumbo-ish. I am in love!!!!!!!

Did you wrote the pieces that you play? I like your playing style a lot Shades.

Thanks for the kind words! I agree on the sound, and I have been off and on with this guitar since I bought it, but recently I discovered a wood shim in the guitar I received. After removal and a new saddle, this thing SLAYS.

I do play all original music. I always have. I don't have many full length songs, but rather these little 1-2 minutes noodles lol. But yes, all originals.

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by vindibona1

It may be important to note that medium TENSION are 12's. When we think "mediums" we usually assume 13-xx. This isn't the case with SC or SUS strings.

Well, yes and no. They are really more like a hybrid set, like John Pearse New Mediums.

Here are the specs straight from Santa Cruz:

Low tension:

.012, .016, .023, .032, .044, .056

GAUGE - TENSION in pounds

.012 - 20

.016 - 22.5

.023- 27.9

.032 – 30.5

.044—28

.056 – 27

Total tension – 156 lbs

Mid tension:

.013, .0165, .024, .033, .045, .056

GAUGE - TENSION in pounds

.013 - 22.5

.0165 - 24

.024 - 28.5

.033 - 28.5

.045 - 32.5

.056 – 27

163 – mid tension


I hope they don't mind me sharing, they freely sent me this info.

[Shades of Blue]

I think I may order a Blue Chip with a left bevel and compare to the one I have

[Orfeas]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

Yup! Just the iPhone 8 Plus using the record app.



Thanks for the kind words! I agree on the sound, and I have been off and on with this guitar since I bought it, but recently I discovered a wood shim in the guitar I received. After removal and a new saddle, this thing SLAYS.

I do play all original music. I always have. I don't have many full length songs, but rather these little 1-2 minutes noodles lol. But yes, all originals.

Because the sound came from just an iPhone recording then it is a superbly sounding instrument. As for your music, we are in the same exact boat. Too many smaller parts waiting to be expanded or combined here also. And by trying that my frustration grows bigger. The story of my life...

[steelvibe]

Sounds nice! Great playing Shades!

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by Orfeas

Because the sound came from just an iPhone recording then it is a superbly sounding instrument. As for your music, we are in the same exact boat. Too many smaller parts waiting to be expanded or combined here also. And by trying that my frustration grows bigger. The story of my life...

Thanks! I just came up with two ideas today and they will never lead to anymore than an idea haha

[L20A]

You, your guitar, your choice of strings and your pick all work very well together.
Sounds great!
Well done.

[vindibona1]

Originally Posted by Shades of Blue

Well, yes and no. They are really more like a hybrid set, like John Pearse New Mediums.

Here are the specs straight from Santa Cruz:

Low tension:

.012, .016, .023, .032, .044, .056

GAUGE - TENSION in pounds

.012 - 20

.016 - 22.5

.023- 27.9

.032 – 30.5

.044—28

.056 – 27

Total tension – 156 lbs

Mid tension:

.013, .0165, .024, .033, .045, .056

GAUGE - TENSION in pounds

.013 - 22.5

.0165 - 24

.024 - 28.5

.033 - 28.5

.045 - 32.5

.056 – 27

163 – mid tension


I hope they don't mind me sharing, they freely sent me this info.

I've looked all over for SC's specs and can't find them. Do you have a link?

Also, would love to hear your sound track but couldn't find the thread you posted it on. Link for that too, please?

[Shades of Blue]

Originally Posted by vindibona1

I've looked all over for SC's specs and can't find them. Do you have a link?



Also, would love to hear your sound track but couldn't find the thread you posted it on. Link for that too, please?

They emailed those specs to me when I asked. I pulled that straight from their Email to me.

See if this clip works

https://soundcloud.com/user-956456543/breeze

[brencat]

Sounds great, Shades! Blue Chip picks rock...