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Old 11-01-2014, 03:10 PM
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If I want to try elixir nano 12-54s, do folks think I'll need to adjust the setup? Thanks!
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If I want to try elixir nano 12-54s, do folks think I'll need to adjust the setup? Thanks!
Not really I wouldn't think.

I love the Martin Lifespans that come on them myself. I do have MF sending me an eval set of strings that are in pre-release that I'm gonna try when they get here but if it were not for the fact that they were being shipped to me free I wouldn't consider anything but the Lifespans as I really enjoy them.

I've got the Elixir Nanos on my 12 string and love them but despite their performance on the 12 I still wouldn't go there with the Martin.
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Not really I wouldn't think.

I love the Martin Lifespans that come on them myself. I do have MF sending me an eval set of strings that are in pre-release that I'm gonna try when they get here but if it were not for the fact that they were being shipped to me free I wouldn't consider anything but the Lifespans as I really enjoy them.

I've got the Elixir Nanos on my 12 string and love them but despite their performance on the 12 I still wouldn't go there with the Martin.
Kip, thanks. I was really impressed with the Nanos on my Taylor 114e, so I might toss a set onto the D-18. Not such a fan of lifespans myself.
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And many many thanks to all for the kind wishes and nice words. Healing slowly but surely. And thanks for the compliments on the D-18. I got lucky for sure.
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I use the mediums and didn't need an adjustment but shortly there after I had a little better set up done than Martin did, polished the neck and headstock and later I will add the Waverly 4060 tuners. I think mine came with lights, but the neck is a lot better than what is on cheaper guitars, so I don't think an adjustment is needed. If so no big deal. Congrats again, are you going to polish the neck and headstock?
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Really nice, beautiful guitar. You'll enjoy that baby for years to come!

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I use the mediums and didn't need an adjustment but shortly there after I had a little better set up done than Martin did, polished the neck and headstock and later added the Waverly 4060 tuners. I think mine came with lights, but the neck is a lot better than what is on cheaper guitars, so I don't think an adjustment is needed. If so no big deal.
I went ahead and installed the Elixir Nano 12 gauge. Sound great and no setup issues. I ordered some bluegrass gauge strings from Strings and Beyond which go from 12 to 56. Might be a perfect match for the dread.
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Sorry late to to the post...been in a car for 19 hours straight. I have Elixir nano PB lights. Sounds stunning.
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I went ahead and installed the Elixir Nano 12 gauge. Sound great and no setup issues. I ordered some bluegrass gauge strings from Strings and Beyond which go from 12 to 56. Might be a perfect match for the dread.
Be sure to let us know in a week or two of playing. I really didn't care too much for my nanos on the 12 till they came around... when they did... Hallelujah!
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Congratulations on the new D-18 ... looks great and I'm sure like other D-18 owners you will love it more and more !
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Sorry late to to the post...been in a car for 19 hours straight. I have Elixir nano PB lights. Sounds stunning.
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Ha...left Columbus at noon yesterday ....arrived in Ft Myers today at 7am....
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Ha...left Columbus at noon yesterday ....arrived in Ft Myers today at 7am....
That lil peddle on the right... anyone explain what that is used for?

.... sorry... long drive!
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