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Old 02-17-2018, 04:47 PM
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Just picked up a Godin 5th Ave Kingpin with a P90 pick up.What would be a good string choice for acoustic and electric? I find the guitar lacking acoustically.I know phosphour bronze strings add to the acoustic sound but not with the pick up.
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Old 02-17-2018, 05:11 PM
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Martin Retro Monel MM13, 13-56...
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Old 02-18-2018, 05:22 AM
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I use to have a Godin 5th Ave with the single neck P90 pick-up and
used D'Addario Chromes Stainless Steel Flat Wounds.
I preferred the (11-50) ECG24 Jazz Light Gauge because string bends were easier, I assume other folks might prefer heavier gauge (12-52) ECG25 or
(13-56) ECG26 which IMHO are a more traditional string gauge for this guitar.
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Old 02-18-2018, 10:03 AM
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I use the Retros Steve suggested above on my Kingpin. Another option is a set of pure nickel round wounds like dAddario etc in 0.13s. The thing is to use something heavier than 12's. These plywood beauties need the mass to get them moving.
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Old 02-18-2018, 12:52 PM
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Thanks for all the responses.I’ll have to try the Martin Retros.I just emailed the previous owner to find what strings he had on the guitar.Switching to a heavy pic really helped the acoustic sound of the guitar.
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Old 02-18-2018, 01:19 PM
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Monel or John Pearse nickel wound acoustics, to get the best of plugged in/and uno lugged tone.

Agreed on needing heavier strings, at least on the trebles.

Great guitars, and sound surprisingly good unplugged for such a small, laminate box. Enjoy it. I think I'll go play mine right now
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Old 02-18-2018, 06:24 PM
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These guitars sound way better acoustically if you change out the plastic bridge for a wooden one. Easily found at Stew-Mac or on eBay.
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Old 02-18-2018, 08:03 PM
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These guitars sound way better acoustically if you change out the plastic bridge for a wooden one. Easily found at Stew-Mac or on eBay.
Agreed! Be sure to fit the new bridge to the top. Not hard, reaps big benefits.
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My guitar was upgraded by the previous owner with a rosewood bridge and custom wound P90.
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These guitars sound way better acoustically if you change out the plastic bridge for a wooden one. Easily found at Stew-Mac or on eBay.
That is a very valid point!
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