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  1. smidgen

    smidgen Active Member

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    Just in the process of cleaning and resurrecting my old acoustic guitar (Epiphone 'Jumbo') and debating re strings.

    I favour medium gauge....anyone recommend a particular make, and why? (I'm leaning towards Martin at the mo).
     
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    smidgen, Dec 21, 2011
  2. The FRENCH TICKLER

    The FRENCH TICKLER Well-Known Member

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    Check out the ones that Gordon Giltrap used. Perfect sound.

    Steve Howe of Yes fame....check his acoustic ones out.
     
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    The FRENCH TICKLER, Dec 21, 2011
  3. goldentruetiger

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    I would always go for Gibson strings 10-42 gauge.
     
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  4. mussiesredhat

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    i have used 9 gauge before on an acoustic but they dont last long
     
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  5. Hessle Tiger

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    I play D'Addario 10's on both my acoustics. Wouldnt play anything else! Great sound, good lifespan and I've probably snapped 1 string in 9 years gigging!
     
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    Hessle Tiger, Dec 21, 2011
  6. smidgen

    smidgen Active Member

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    The Martin's are '80/20 Bronze' (.013 - .056). Not tried Gibson or D'Addario but a mate of mine swears by D'Addario, too. I'll check them out with him but, ideally, want to get them before Xmas.

    Thanks for the help, fellas. <ok>
     
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    smidgen, Dec 21, 2011
  7. andy payton's mullet

    andy payton's mullet Well-Known Member

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    My uncle swears by D'Addario too
     
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    andy payton's mullet, Dec 21, 2011
  8. Roary The Tiger

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    D'Addario are good strings....used to use Ernie Ball years ago tho
     
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  9. smidgen

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    I've used Ernie Ball before, only on an old Telecaster, but they were good electric strings. Not tried his/their acoustic ones though....
     
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  10. Kempton

    Kempton Well-Known Member

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    I use Martins the ones that come in a red box.They have a lovely shimmering spakle to them. Also you can get them for less than a tenner for three sets on i think Amazon !
     
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    D'Addario phosphor bronze, imho, and softer tone if you want that.
     
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    Chiltons222, Dec 21, 2011
  12. smidgen

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    I've used them before - they're 'Light' gauge; but this time I've gone for the blue = Medium.
     
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    D'Addario for me too.
     
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    I don't much care for the Martins. In fact I use the D'Addario phosphor bronze on my Martin.
     
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    Sounds like it's D'Addario phosphor-bronze, next time. Cheers! <ok>
     
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    Also a fan of them. I use them on my Takamine
     
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    guitartrax, Dec 22, 2011
  17. smidgen

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    This guy is enough to put me off forever!

    [video=youtube;ReW9uUYm-DA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReW9uUYm-DA[/video]
     
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    smidgen, Dec 22, 2011
  18. TigerKwik

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    Light elixirs for me, last longer and better range but take a while to bed in.
     
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    TigerKwik, Dec 22, 2011
  19. smidgen

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    Hope I'm not boring you.....

    [video=youtube;PZ_ay0p2_vo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ_ay0p2_vo[/video]
     
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    smidgen, Dec 22, 2011
  20. Kempton

    Kempton Well-Known Member

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    Any one ever tried D'addario Gypsy Jazz strings ? They make your'e axe sound like a harpsichord or something ! Then they settle down and are great fun to play. They last ages !
     
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    Kempton, Dec 22, 2011

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