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McPherson Sable strings...
What strings do you all like to use on your Sable? I still have the original strings on and am thinking of switching to Martin Retro or Martin Lifespan.
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For my Sable, I am using Elixir HD Lights. They sound OK and they last a long time. I am reasonably sure others have other recommendations.
I am not one who is fanatical about strings. I just use what is most convenient. Since I already had these laying around for my Taylors, I figured it was easier to just grab these than to have to shop around for strings. Tony
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Hello Debbie, I have tried a lot of different strings on my Sable, but keep coming back to the Elixir nano HD lights also. The D'Addario NB's weren't too bad, so maybe the Retro's would work, I am not a fan of the Retros on most guitars. I know I had Lifespans on it at one time, but don't remember how they were. Please let us know how it goes !
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I may just put the Elixir phosphor bronze lights on my Sable. The store that sold me the guitar actually sent me a 3 pack of those strings with the guitar when I got it a year ago. I think the Sable actually comes with mediums' on it? I am going to switch the saddle to the lower one they give you and try the lights. I'll see how I like the sound/tone.
thanks, Debbie
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Other than the Elixirs, I use D'Addario EJ-16 on my guitars too. I think those are like the 3 sets you got with your guitar. They will probably be a bit louder than coated strings, I would think. Tony
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When I put the low saddle in, I also removed the rubber pad under the saddle. Since I don't plug in, it didn't matter to me, it's there to balance out the pu. I took the saddle down even lower, the guitar has very low action with no buzzing. A real joy for me to play.
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I find my ears prefer on my Sable strings that are a little brighter. Have made various treated 80/20's work (Ernie Ball, Martin, others). Also the Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze seemed to do OK. All in medium gage.
Have also tried P/B's and monels and didn't favor those as much on that guitar. Raising the action slightly with a shim also helped in terms of volume. The guitar shipped with a fairly low action and I prefer my guitars to have action on the medium-high side to get a little more volume before buzzing. |
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DR Sunbeams
I've tried a dozen or more brands and models. To me, the DRs bring out the least "CF hyper-jangle".
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What is “CF hyper-jangle”?
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That would be a Rainsong with 80/20 strings....
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With wood guitars, it is called "jibber jabber", a jangly sound that fits in well with country enthusiasts.
This moment of nonsense was made possible by the good folks at AGF. Tony
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Sable Strings
I've been looking for the right gauge for my Sable. I tried light strings with the high starting at 0.10, 0.11 and 0.12. Right now, I have an Elixr Nanoweb set with the high E of 0.13. I think that is a medium set but I have it tuned down a whole step.
I like the sound and the decreased tension. I capo up two frets if I want to be in standard tuning but I can go down a half or whole step to suit my voice on certain songs. I really like how the carbon fiber guitars accomodate alternate tunings without as much fuss as wooden ones. I have an Emerald Virtuo on order right now. |
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Seems like a great solution! While I don’t own a Sable I’ve played one. It does have a dark tone for CF (which I like) but also has some natural compression. Seems that since McPherson ships with mediums they would also be recommended. I agree with that last statement too- no fuss!
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