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02-27-2021, 07:17 PM
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NTMG
New to me guitar!
My guitar finally came in. It's a Yamaha Storia III. Solid mahogany top with mahogany laminated back and sides. The previous owner changed out the bridge pins and put a pick guard on it, both of which I like. I have changed the strings to 12 gauge 80/20 polyweb Elixers, but I believe I'm going to switch to the John Pearse phosphor bronze and silk lights. The 12's are just a little to rough on my fingers. I like the sound of the guitar. It's a concert size so I was afraid it would sound small or tinny, but it doesn't. I have the original brass bridge pins, but I have not tried them. I have ordered a Graph Tech tusq saddle for it. If that makes it even better, then great, but it really doesn't sound like it needs it. I have not plugged it in yet as I do not currently have an amp. That may be next on my wishlist.
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Just pickin' around Last edited by Chas007; 06-09-2022 at 12:58 PM. 
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02-27-2021, 09:05 PM
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Before you install the PB strings, check out a Martin Retro Monel MM12 set: "slinkier" and looser-feeling than phosphor bronze/80-20, and they really bring out the "wood" in an all-mahogany guitar - FYI they're the go-to here for hog-top guitars...
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02-27-2021, 11:52 PM
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02-28-2021, 12:14 AM
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02-28-2021, 04:33 AM
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Congrats on that Yamaha....all Mahogany is next on my "must have" list!
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02-28-2021, 08:55 AM
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Chas - Congrats on your Storia III! I'm not familiar with that model so I had to google it. Lots of great reviews. Enjoy.
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