Thanks for the recording MB. I agree, based on your recording I could detect very little difference. When I first installed HDs on my 712 12 fret I expected little change. I was surprised at the tonal difference. It's like a new guitar. No, I don't have a recording to share because I don't have your patience or foresight to record first. But, where before I struggled to get harmonics to ring, they're now quite easy and sing beautifully. And I do notice a significant difference in tone. Perhaps that's the difference between a 712 12 fret and a 800 12 fret?
Bill
Hi Bill,
It could be a number of things. Maybe your 712 was not set up for the lights? you had on it before and it liked the HDs better?
It could be the difference in guitars too as they are somewhat different. Both GC bodies, 12 frets, and Spruce/Rosewood right?
Different bracing in the 812 and a thinner finish but other than that they are about the same?
I'm happy that you had success and are feeling good about the change!
From what I could gather, the only 2 differences in the new HD strings are the gauges of 1-2-3 strings and they are Phosphor Bronze.
This changes the tension on the saddle/guitar. I suppose some guitars are better suited to the difference in tension.
The biggest difference for me was the feel. Does your 712 feel/play any different with the HDs? The 812 12 fret felt quite stiff with the HDs and was much slinkier with the previously standard issue Nano lights.
BTW If your guitar was not ringing out or getting clean harmonics with the light? strings perhaps it needed a set up?
Have you ever had one done on the 712?
Cheers!
