I'm so old it could have been 67, just before Nero offed himself.
Anyone prefer .009's ?
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PRSWILL
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Recently I acquired a Parker Fly Deluxe Pre-refine ( 1996) in MINTY condition. This is a weird animal- the trem system, instead of springs, has a metal band to create tension- specifically for the type of strings. It comes with a .010 and/or a .009. When I got the guitar, I was really frustrated with how it played- it had .010's on it- but it just didn't have the responsiveness and the bridge was always a little wonky (technical term). I opened up the back and sure enough it had the .009 band in it. After switching strings, adjusting the bridge, and tension, it plays like a dream.
These are really interesting guitars- piezo system, stereo output, tons of adjustments on bridge, saddle, and whammy. the carbon fiber-wrapped neck is insanely fast and has stainless frets too. It's become one of my favorite instruments to play, especially when we want a little acoustic in the background of a song!
These are really interesting guitars- piezo system, stereo output, tons of adjustments on bridge, saddle, and whammy. the carbon fiber-wrapped neck is insanely fast and has stainless frets too. It's become one of my favorite instruments to play, especially when we want a little acoustic in the background of a song!
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Some like it rough. Nothing wrong with that as long as it's consensual.
"Hit me again, Ike...
KentuckyBoiledChiccan
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With all seriousness, it's not that rough. And I have baby hands. I mean, I'm generally built like a gorilla, but my hands are not that strong.
The 11s keep me restrained from bending too often, and they have a bounce I can't wave off. I am constantly thinking about going down, but the fee is not the same.
What I'm saying is - 11s are not that scary. Acoustic guys call elevens a "light set."
KentuckyBoiledChiccan
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I edited above from describing myself as a chimpanzee to a gorilla. I forgot @Alnus Rubra knows how I look
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If you’re a gorilla then I’m a Reub-a-tan.
KentuckyBoiledChiccan
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But you dont play elevens?!
KentuckyBoiledChiccan
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Speaking of strings. Did anyone here try the new Daddario XS? I got three sets of daddario NYXL, XT, and XS, and I simply adore the way XS sound, feel, and intonate. The first coated strings ever, which did not dull the guitar attack response. Even violins sound better somehow
PRSWILL
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Agree on the 011's for acoustic! I play a ton of acoustic as well.
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Oh I know. I can play them, I just don't like bending them. I played through most of Spanish Fly on a friends Martin a couple weeks ago. THAT is torture!
But bending those 13s on an acoustic... my left hand just can't handle that any more.
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My Taylor 614 is in the shop now (done, picking it up Saturday) for a small finish item, but I told him to put new Elixer 11s on it while it was in, and adjust if necessary. Even the 12s are just more than my ring and pinky finger can handle any more. Stupid arthritis!
PRSWILL
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Taylor 614- nice guitar! I have a Taylor 810CE- love it.
Warmart
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Hmm, maybe I need to lookup that Youtube of a Scottish gentleman showing you how to use a safety razor??!! I shouldn't hafta, just sayin'.
I absolutely love the D'Addario XT 80/20 Bronze on my PS acoustic - it's what the guitar came with from the factory, and they don't sound dull. So I will definitely try the XS, since it appears to be a higher tech coating, based on your expert recommendation!
D'Addario make very fine strings, regardless; they're one of a few companies that keep pushing the envelope. I respect that! And I generally prefer their tone to most other brands.
On my electrics I use the uncoated Sono-Tone Vintage pure nickel wrap .010s, because they sound a little brighter than the D'Addario pure nickel strings. I'm all about the slightly warmer vintage tone I get with the pure nickel wrap strings, and they last a long time, even un-coated.
I wish the D'Addario pure nickels were just a touch brighter. But I'll give the XS nickel plated steel strings a try. Cheap thrills!
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KentuckyBoiledChiccan
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I wouldn't call myself an expert in any field, but thank you. Unless you are sarcastic then damn you
The XT and XS I tried were with electric guitars only. XS kept the thump on the wrapped string response, while XT couldn't. Especially when playing triplets with heavy delay, notes just lost all the accent. I will be using XS on my Custom from now on. I hope they will do singles in 0.054 so I can build a custom set for my Standard tuned in drop tuning. So far, the thickest XS singles are the .052
Lewguitar
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D'Addario does make fine strings. Been using them for many years on both my electric and acoustic guitars.
But I discovered a new set: Martin Authentic Acoustic Tommy Emmanuel Signature Strings.
They're wound on a lighter gauge core but have a heavier gauge wrap.
I use the 12 - 54 set and they're easier on the fingers...easier to press down to the fret and easier to do bluesy bends.
