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Hmm - I can't find the Newtones anywhere. Not available on stringsbymail, stringsandbeyond, guitarcenter, or even the Newtone web site. Either they stopped making them entirely or there is just no stock. I hope the latter - I'd like to try them.
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Nice guitar, congrats! Given the above I'd try D'Addario NB1253 Nickel Bronze. As the package says I find they do have "harmonically rich overtones", while still retaining good clarity . I like them very much on my smaller & mid size guitars.
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You can also Custom order the exact gauges you want. That is what I do.https://newtonestrings.com/shop/mast...stic-6-string/ https://newtonestrings.com/shop/cust...-configurator/ |
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The dealer had recommended Martin Flexible Core PB Authentic MA540FX Light Tommy Emmanuel 12-54 and I just installed a set this morning and put in some bone bridge pins, I like these strings much better than the JP 80/20s, which seemed kinda primitive on this guitar, no volume at all and uninspiring tone wise. The MA540FX have a lot of bottom and volume, much more balanced and interesting. I'm working up an order for some of the strings recommended in this thread, thanks all for the excellent help. The sound of my various guitars,.. the 00-15, all mahogany, though wonderful doesn't have the depth and richness of the rosewood. Rosewood on this 00 has clarity and an excellent dynamic range, but doesn't have the cut of maple on the Waterloo WL-12. 00-28 in Rosewood definitely has a more sophisticated sound than the other two guitars,.. but there are a lot of factors at play beyond body wood like the bracing, the neck block, finish, etc. |
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Sounds like you are enjoying the sound of the new guitar. Very glad to hear! Have you noticed a preference between bare flesh and picks (if you ever use any?) I don't have a rosewood guitar but the cedar/walnut breedlove is such a drastic change from the wl-12 - and I am having a similar experience as you with regards to a 'more sophisticated' sound from the new guitar. Interestingly, the more I play the breedlove, the better I like it with picks instead of bare flesh. A thumbpick sounds pretty phenomenal on those bass strings but then I have to also wear fingerpicks otherwise the trebles get drowned - and I am a lot clumsier with the fingerpicks. I also reach for a flat pick now and then, which is something I typically rarely do. It's remarkable how different the two guitars are. I love the wl-12 sound, though, and I experience the joy of a familiar and dear friend every time I pick it up. |
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Maybe FWI might be better but I'm going to dial in the strings first and see where that gets me. |
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You might try GHS Vintage Bronze - warm, clear with some nice sustain depending on the guitar.
Best, Jayne |