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Location: Parrish, FL | It's time to put some new strings on the 'ole UTE and I'm wondering what strings you have had the best luck bringing out the characteristics of this wonderful guitar. I've been using Adamas 1818's for the past year. I've also got sets of D'Addario EXP Light (16) and Custom Light(26) on hand.
The 1818's are great but I've been getting some buzz as my playing has become more agressive.
Suggestions?
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Location: south east Michigan | Elixir Nanos - light
Yeah, they cost twice as much but they last more than twice as long and still sound great.
I'm really happy with them. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I use EJ16's or dean markley on everything. I don't like the sound of coated strings. Dave |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | I'm with Slip....
( thought he 1818 sound great on my custom Ute too) |
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Location: Keller, TX | All the above are great recommendations. However, for something entirely different, try to find some Savarez 1610MF strings. These are a classical steel string that have very low tension. Take a spacer out from under your bridge and put these on and you have a completely different sound with a fast neck.
I have my Cootie currently set up this way and will be bringing it to the tour in 2 weeks. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Phosphor bronze would probably be the best, you pick the brand. If it has started to buzz maybe the neck needs an adjustment. Or go up to 1919s. |
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Location: Orange County, California | Mediums on a U681T!? You're gonna need to go outside to play that thing.... |
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Location: Poplar Bluff Mo | I haven't changed strings yet but StephenT included a set of D'Addario EXP12s (Medium 80/20 Bronze) with my new UTE. I'm going to let one of my former students (who almost has a degree in jazz guitar) change them for me. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Mediums make the UTE stand up and shout! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | It already stands up and shouts. I think I'll take out a shim the next time I change strings. Its got plenty of volume, so I think I'll make it a real easy fingerpicker. |
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UTE Strings - What do you like?