[Mandobart]

As I mentioned in an earlier thread, I strung my converted Eastman (from a MDC 805 to AR 805) with Ernie Ball aluminum bronze strings (13 - 56) a few months ago.

I'm still really liking the tone. It adds just enough vintage C&W twang/vibe, and the volume is great! It might not be what everyone is after, but overall I prefer the sound over Newtone archtop strings and Martin retro monels. I bought a set of 11's to try on my Altamira Sel-Mac copy too.