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craigb

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Strings with zing
« on: April 07, 2013, 01:09:11 PM »
I like strings with zing i.e lots of harmonics and I'm looking for some suggestions.  I currently use medium gauge either Martin SP Lifespan bronze 80/20 or Elixir same spec.  I have tried PBs but my 416 FLTD Cedar top with blackwood back and sides doesn't seem to them, sound gets a bit muddy.  Recently tried Newtones which are quite loud but not a lot of zing. :)
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DennisG

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Re: Strings with zing
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2013, 02:09:09 PM »
I've been using DR Rares, and loving them.  Lots of resonance.
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greg947

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Re: Strings with zing
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2013, 08:51:31 PM »
I have found John Pearse 80/20 Bluegrass work well on my GS8e.  I tried other brands of 80/20 (Elixir, D'Addario) and they didn't have that extra "zing" that the JP's do.
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