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08-24-2020, 08:21 PM
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Strings for H-DR1100 N2
Hi all, I’ve never been particular about my guitar strings. I’ve played an HD28 for years with medium gauge Diadarios. Now I have a Rainsong HDR1100 and it hit me that maybe I need to consider certain strings for this. Is that the case? I’m not picky but I will be playing for large audiences and I’d like to get a decent sound. Will any light gauge do? I don’t prefer elixirs at all (because of the weird shedding). Thanks in advance!
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08-24-2020, 09:36 PM
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I just got the V-DR1100N2 and I am using the Martin LifeSpan 2.0 Phos Bronze strings. I use 13s, but I am sure the 12’s will sound nice too.
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08-25-2020, 05:40 AM
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I prefer phosphor bronze on my Rainsongs (or poly coated Elixirs) to cut back a bit of the initial brightness with new strings.
To my ear, I've found lighter strings do not subtract volume as much as I would expect from my experience with wooden guitars. You might consider raising the action on the RainSong as I find you can really hit them hard and they continue to get louder. Any impressions you can share on how your H-DR holds up against your HD-28 for tone and volume?
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08-25-2020, 10:02 AM
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Consensus around here is that it really pays to try a few different strings, as the carbon fiber seems to respond more dramatically to string type than a wooden instrument. I've found night-and-day differences with a string swap on my Rainsongs.
I keep sticking with the D'Addario EXP coated strings, which work well for my fingers and ears.
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08-25-2020, 02:01 PM
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I've settled on Martin Retro 12s for most of my guitars, including my Rainsong HD-1100 N2. Last a very long time and don't degrade - warmer tone than PBs to my ear....
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09-03-2020, 04:39 AM
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