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Location: Brighty in Blighty | Originally posted by twistedlim:
Not to be contrary but do you think maybe you are trying to make the guitar something it is not? No. The 06Cs KOA top certainly defines most of its sound BUT strings DO make a difference. As I said a darker sounding guitar with dark sounding strings is not a great combo. As with all my guitars certain types of strings bring out the best (true characteristics) of the guitar. The phosper bronzes are just too dark for the 06, all I'm simply trying to do is find a brighter (or perhaps more accurately a more neutrallly balanced tonally) string to allow the KOA sound to come through without too much other tonal colouration.
I love the warmer/darker KOA tone, I also like Italian food, but I never put spaghetti bolognese on top of pizza!
Being critical about your tone (amongst other things) is paramount to being a good musician. That's why I have as many guitars as I do (and owned a *LOAD* of others too). At least that's what I tell SWMBO ;)
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| When I want bright, loud strings on my Adamas's, for an acoustic gig with no amplification, I buy the Martin strings. Not sure if they are made by one of the big brands but they sound great to me. The Nano's I like as well but they are just slightly quieter and they loose a little from the coating. But the longevity is great if you're playing a lot.
Not sure about the Brass vs Bronze. Sure do not want the fingers all black, ya scratch your face during a set and you have war paint all over yourself and don't know it but the end of the night. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Well...................
Try nickle or stainless wrapped, that's what Adrian uses.......
(SHHHH!!!!!--you already said that once. Maybe suggest black nylon tape wrapped strings, that's exactly the opposite of what he's asking about.) |
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| Ya know just when you think you've tried eveything, ya think you have your choices and you put the blinders on and then you really do not want another thread about strings.....
here we go again.....now I have to go out and try stings again....
Thanks Boys. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | yes, those will work as well. |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | Will be sticking on some 80/20 bronze today. Then if I need more 'brightness' I'll try those GHS White Bronze, exciting stuff this!
Adrian used electric guitar strings as opposed to acoustic strings right? A whole new world! :) |
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Location: Tennessee | Try some of these. I found them to be brighter than most other strings I've used. Not too expensive, either.
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | An update:
Stuck the Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze (11s) on the 2006 Collector (KOA loveliness) and it's just perfect. :)
It's brightened it up just right.
And so it goes to prove that trying different strings is a worthy exercise. |
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Location: Verona,Italy | Originally posted by dweezil:
Hi,
yes another subjective string question you think. Not so.
This is not about your opinion or string gauge or the like, it's more a scientific question.
I would like to know what other type (not neccessarily make or gauge) of strings are brighter than phospher bronze. For example Bronze Wound (are these the 80/20s?) have a bright sound when brand new which fades quickly with time whereas Phosphor Bronze Wound gives the string a warmer sound and extended tonal life.
All there any others that are "brighter" than phosper bronze.
The reason I ask is that the 06C KOA is inherently warmer (less bright) and I have phosper bronzes on there hwich is bit like over egging the pudding so to speak. Apart from trying the bronzes is there another type you can recommend?
You can mention brands if you like ;)
Yes I know I could try them all and find the one I like but I would like to know what type (i.e. what metal) would be a good place to start.
THANKS! I have the same problem with my 07 BCS, the guitar is VERY dark and sounds muddy with phosphor bronze...I tried almost every kind of string, silk and steel, 85/15 and 80/20, the latter gives the best results.
Among the 80/20 I liked the Ernie Ball earthwood, at the moment I'm trying the D'addario EXP but they shound a little "dull". |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | WOW! My 07C is anything but dull or dark. If anyhthing I need to tone it down! |
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What strings are "brighter" than Phosper Bronzes?
