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Old 08-16-2019, 04:36 PM
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Put up a short video with the Martin Retros on. Pretty similar sounding straight out of the package except more string squeak. We shall see how they age....

Beautiful J-45... Didnt like those Retros at all... which D'addarios were on before in other vid?
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Old 08-19-2019, 09:10 AM
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Beautiful J-45... Didnt like those Retros at all... which D'addarios were on before in other vid?
You know, i'm not sure and neither was the CME rep. He said they are just their "shop strings" and he thought they were probably phosphor bronze of some sort. The retros are growing on me, though. I may take Carl's advice and go the 13's route.

here's a couple videos from yesterday:


Pardon the mic clipping:
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Old 08-19-2019, 10:08 AM
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Great stuff, beautiful J-45! I have a very limited banner reissue from the infamous JT project a few years back. Best neck ever!
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