[CoryB]

As the thread title states, I just brought home a The Loar LH-309. It was a floor model and I want to replace the strings because I don't know the age of these. This is my first archtop and it's electric/acoustic to boot. So what kind of strings will work - acoustic or electric?

I know I want .012 for the high E (stupid arthritis) but do I need steel strings for the pickup to work? How about phosphor bronze?

FWIW I plan to play it both with and without my Fishman Loudbox Artist amp.

Thanks in advance for any advice.