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View Poll Results: What strings should I try next on my Rosewood Dreadnought? | |||
GHS Phosphor Bronze - Light | 3 | 7.69% | |
GHS Signature Bronze - True Medium (current strings) | 1 | 2.56% | |
GHS White Bronze - Light | 1 | 2.56% | |
John Pearse 80/20 - New Medium | 20 | 51.28% | |
John Pearse Bronze & Silk - Light/Med | 1 | 2.56% | |
Martin Retro - Light | 13 | 33.33% | |
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll |
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String Change Time: Help Me Decide!
I'll soon be changing strings on my LoPrinzi AR-38. It is a Sitka over EI Rosewood dreadnought built on the D-28 platform. It's tone is quite balanced (especially for a rosewood dread), and my playing is about 60% strumming, 40% fingerpicking, solo and small ensemble Americana.
Help me pick the next set of strings! Since I've had the guitar, I have had GHS Signature Bronze strings in New Medium on it. The performance has been fine, but not to the point that I'm thinking "I need to stick with these strings". The choices in the poll are what I have on hand, so it will be one of those sets, so there is no "other" choice. Oh, and if it makes an difference for your vote, I'll be having my tech install an LR Baggs Lyric in the guitar at the time of the string change. Your votes and comments welcome!
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They're your ears, so why are you considering other's opinions which will, naturally, be equally subjective? Experiment!
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It is okay to post these polls for pure enjoyment. Oh, and following this reasoning would basically eliminate the AGF. We are here to share opinions.
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Looking at what you've been using, the GHS True Mediums are;
- 13 - 17 - 24 - 32 - 42 - 56 D'Addario Nickel Bronze Mediums are; - 13 - 17 - 26 - 35 - 45 - 56 And D'Addario Nickel Bronze 'Balanced Tension' Mediums are; - 13.5 - 18 - 24 - 32 - 42 - 56
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Also, it might be FUN to try your favorite ice cream flavor. This is all meant to be FUN. By the way Andrew, what is your favorite ice cream flavor? I'll try it (as long as it isn't "chunky" [with nuts in it - my diverticulitis makes nuts "iffy" for me]). My favorites are banana and coffee. Have fun!
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buy all six packs and string as follows
1st string- GHS Phosphor Bronze - Light 2nd string- GHS Signature Bronze - True Medium (current strings) 3rd string- GHS White Bronze - Light 4th string- John Pearse 80/20 - New Medium 5th string-John Pearse Bronze & Silk - Light/Med 6th string-Martin Retro - Light |
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I would suggest you try the Martin Retros because then you'll know if they are "the ones". All the others are PB's
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I voted for the GHS signature bronze as I have liked those strings on my rosewood guitars. The Pearse 80/20s would be my second choice.
Best, Jayne |
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BTW, IMO you should definitely try more mediums on that dread. Also, good on you for ordering up a bunch to try out. |
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For Sitka and Rosewood I'm always for Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze if your guitar has a warm tone.
If it is a brighter tone, then go for Nickel Bronze! |
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I didn't vote because none of those strings would be at the absolute top of my list, except perhaps the John Pearse. But there are other strings I'd try first. Here's my recommendation list...
DR Sunbeam 12's. DR Rares Straight up Strings Medium Tension D'Addario Nickel Bronze
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Sorry Ed, my fault, I was more focused on your guitar being Sitka over EIR, in which case I probably wouldn't have picked any of the strings in your selection.
I love Monels on Mahogany but not so much on Rosewood and I really like NB's on almost everything else.
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