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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1026 Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | Hey, Had a heck of a time finding medium gauge strings for my Pacemaker. I tried D'Addario lights (10-47 gauge), and they sounded too "strummy" or shallow. I decided to try some Martin Marquise (spelling?)lights, which at 12-54 gauge, are closer to a medium. I think I've found a happy medium. The low end response and overall volume is notedly improved over the D'Addario lights. They are a little "stiffer" to play, but not as much as a true medium set would be I suspect (never tried mediums on a 12 before). Seems Martin strings overall run a little heavier. Since I'm talking about Martin strings, I have to say the Martin SP's (phos.bronze) absolutely bring my Balladeer to life!!! I find the tone much more pleasing than the Elixers I had on her before...although, I love the Elixers on my Legend, which has more than enough deep response. Norse(soundin like a Martin String Rep.)man1 | ||
Norseman1 |
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1026 Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | Yea Norseman, I know what you mean! I've found the same thing! I guess it's true what they say, great minds think alike! Peace, Norseman2 | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | If a schisophrenic holds a gun to his head is it a Hostage Situation? I have found that there is an exponential return law for posts: the more I want a response the longer it takes and The stupider(er) my question the faster it is countered. | ||
Old Applause Owner |
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Joined: July 2003 Posts: 1922 Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | And...if the schizophenic FIRES the gun, is it a double homicide????? :D Back to strings....I have found Martin SPs to be absolutely wonderful. I have a set of .010" Phosphor Bronze for the first string change on my new 1777, although the D'Addario EXP .012s sound SOOOO good that I may go get another set to replace them with. Roger 1976 Applause AA14-4 6-String 1981 Ovation 1118-1 Glen Campbell 12-string 2001 Adamas 1598-MERB Melissa Etheridge 12-String 2003 Ovation 1777-4 Legend 6-string | ||
Bradley |
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Joined: February 2002 Posts: 613 Location: Zion, Illinois | Hey Norseman1, I just read your original post and realized something. When you first came to this message board, I don't think you even owned an Ovation yet. Now look at you... My Pacemaker, my Legend, my Balladeer. That's what you get for hanging out here : GAS :p Bradley | ||
Norseman1 |
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1026 Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | Life is good Bradley! Yes you are right. I have to admit, I played a low end Celebrity my brother in law had back in the late 70's early 80's, and wrote off Ovations as tinny sounding, with no depth or volume. Well, it may has taken me 20 years, and a chance encounter with a pawnshop Legend to learn how wrong I was! Hey,if I can ever figure out how to get my $20.00 digital camera to download pics like it's supposed to, I will be updating my gallery very soon. Norse(I guess as we mature, we learn to appreciate the finer things in life)man1 | ||
Jiminos |
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Joined: April 2002 Posts: 196 Location: Shelton, Washington, USA | norse, i remember when you were going through the delemnic decision process of whether or not to get that pawn shop legend! the enthusiasm of your posts was contagious.... it still is! thanx, man. | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | Never kiss a girl with an infectious smile. | ||
Bradley |
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Joined: February 2002 Posts: 613 Location: Zion, Illinois | Originally posted by Norseman1: Life is good Bradley! Yes you are right. I have to admit, I played a low end Celebrity my brother in law had back in the late 70's early 80's, and wrote off Ovations as tinny sounding, with no depth or volume. Well, it may has taken me 20 years, and a chance encounter with a pawnshop Legend to learn how wrong I was! Hey,if I can ever figure out how to get my $20.00 digital camera to download pics like it's supposed to, I will be updating my gallery very soon. Norse(I guess as we mature, we learn to appreciate the finer things in life)man1 I predict that the GAS will continue until we hear the words, And my slotted Adamas...... Then life will be really really good... Bradley | ||
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