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kayakman

12-11-2018 09:22 AM

Martin Retros

Put the Martin Retro strings 13s on my 38 Gibson L5, nice strings,although the D Addario NB`s are pretty much the same...

Silly Moustache

12-11-2018 09:52 AM

yup, all my archtops have those New D'addario New Balance things too. Like 'em!

Chipotle

12-11-2018 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayakman (Post 5915632)

although the D Addario NB`s are pretty much the same...

Are they? If so that's good to know; my local shop doesn't have the Martins but carries the D'Addarios. I have a set of the NB .12's on my '37 L7 now, and am going to try the .13s next string change.

kayakman

12-11-2018 10:01 AM

The had 12`s on my Campellone,just did not have that punch,17" archtop`s like the 13`s.IMO

radiofm74

12-17-2018 05:23 PM

I put Martin retros on my guitars because apparently monel strings balance well with old DeArmond pickups, but am ready to try new things as well. Will check out DA New Balance!

vanceen

01-16-2019 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayakman (Post 5915699)

The had 12`s on my Campellone,just did not have that punch,17" archtop`s like the 13`s.IMO

My Campellone Special loves 12's, especially Martin Retros. Maybe 13's would be even better!

tdq	01-16-2019 10:48 PM

Usually have Martin Retro 0.013 on my Loar LH 700, works well IMHO. Currently though I've got some flatwounds on and like them even better.

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