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03-06-2021, 05:54 PM
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13s on Yamaha FGX5
I was debating what strings to try next on my Yamaha FGX5. I went ahead with Martin 80/20 SP 13s. Didn't have to adjust the truss rod. They don't feel that much more difficult to play than 12s did. One thing I like is that they seem to intonate more accurately than 12s, especially when using a capo at higher frets. Just before putting it away, I strummed a full E chord. I gotta say, I just may stick with 13s on it from now on
 While I was at it, I put in some fancier bridge pins I had lying around. I always love new string day.
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As my username suggests, huge fan of Yamaha products. Own many acoustic-electric models from 2009-present and a couple electric. Lots of PA too. 
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03-06-2021, 08:39 PM
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Well, it [I]is[I] a dread.
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03-06-2021, 10:51 PM
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03-07-2021, 12:43 AM
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I have a Yamaha FG180 that I got used in 1972 and I've never used anything but 13's on it. Really showing it's age in the last decade but I still use the same strings - it does not seem fully awake with 12's. If you can play with 13's on the D size Yamaha - sounds like the way to go
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03-07-2021, 09:47 AM
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What's stock on the FGX5? Mediums or lights? When I checked out a couple of sites (L&M, Sweetwater) it didn't give the gauge, only Elixir 80/20.
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03-07-2021, 10:14 AM
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Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light which are the 12-53
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03-07-2021, 10:16 AM
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