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Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Topic started by: Kmkoenig on November 23, 2016, 09:34:19 PM

Title: Santa Cruz Guitar Strings
Post by: Kmkoenig on November 23, 2016, 09:34:19 PM

Has anyone on the forum tried Santa Cruz Parabolic guitar strings on their Taylor?  If so, what are your thoughts.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Santa Cruz Guitar Strings
Post by: hubster on November 26, 2016, 12:11:06 PM

I had them on my CG8, and didn't like them on that small short scale guitar.  I have the low tension sc strings on the D12 and F model sc guitars and they are wonderful.  I have the medium tension SC strings on a Takamine dread and they also will stay there.

I think the small body short scale doesn't work with them but the bigger guitars will keep them.

Title: Re: Santa Cruz Guitar Strings
Post by: Kmkoenig on November 26, 2016, 02:44:29 PM

That's disappointing to hear regarding the short scale. I just ordered the low tension to try on my new 712-12fret.  I am experimenting with different strings trying to add a little better bass.

Title: Re: Santa Cruz Guitar Strings
Post by: DennisG on November 26, 2016, 11:30:13 PM

You might want to try DR Rare strings to add some bass.  That's what I used on my 12-fret short-scale GC, and they were excellent.

Title: Re: Santa Cruz Guitar Strings
Post by: Kmkoenig on November 27, 2016, 03:54:39 PM

Thanks for the suggestion!

Title: Re: Santa Cruz Guitar Strings
Post by: Jersey tuning on November 28, 2016, 01:23:22 PM

DR's new Veritas strings are terrific, IMHO.  Last like Elixirs without the coating.  Using them on my short scale custom GC with great results.

Title: Re: Santa Cruz Guitar Strings
Post by: Kmkoenig on November 29, 2016, 08:43:21 PM

That sounds good.  I'm adding them to my list.