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Old 05-02-2016, 09:11 PM
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Default Gibson L-1 which strings?

I have a L-1 on the way and was wondering what strings to use? Also what gauge is usually used on these old Gibsons? Thanks
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Old 05-03-2016, 05:48 PM
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Start with 12's and work up to 13's if the instrument is in top shape - although I like them on later/larger archtops I wouldn't go to 14's on an old L-1...
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Old 05-04-2016, 11:44 AM
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thanks for the advice. Do you have a preference for what brand. I have 2 sets now; Martin Blue Grass and a setoff Dean Markley Jazz. Not sure if those would sound good on this guitar.
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Old 05-04-2016, 01:10 PM
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I'm about to try a set of Martin bluegrass. You just never know what a particular guitar is going to want.
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Old 05-05-2016, 06:19 PM
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Sorry I didn't think of bluegrass gauge (12-56) before, since my wife uses them (D'A EJ19) on her small-body guitars - considering they're basically a pre-1972 light-gauge set they could be just the ticket...
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Old 05-11-2016, 04:57 AM
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I have a 1918 archtop that sounds very good with light gauge Martin Monel strings.

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