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Old 09-26-2022, 07:14 PM
Crowyote Crowyote is offline
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Default D'addario NYXLs and Flat-tops

I use a combination of D'addario NYXL trebles of a custom gauge 16-18-20p and the D'addario Flat Tops for my basses (36-45-56) on my Emerald X7. I generally tune my acoustics to G minor, G major, or D major. I like the NYXLs because they don't develop a pitted texture quickly like normal plain steels . . . they remain smooth under my fingertip/fingernail longer.

I'm not much of a fan of the pinless bridge at this point as I like to load the post with winds to get a good break angle and it's a challenge to keep tension on the ball end without a steeply angled crimp on the ball end. NYXLs have strengthened winds there so a steep crimp is no biggie, but it's still prone to slipping while I'm layering my winds to the base of the post.

I want to try my custom gauge on the Enya Nova Go I just picked up, but I'm dubious as to whether it can withstand this level of tension.
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