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dtripper
Posted 2003-12-28 4:59 AM (#198918)
Subject: Changing String Gauge


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Location: Oregon
I recently purchased an older (probably 80's) ovation. It is a mid bowl non-electric model. It had light gauge strings on and sounded abit thin so I went ahead and put on mediums. Is it a good idea to go heavier on such an older Ovation? It actually did not help the sound that much. I know it's been covered but is there an ideal guitar string for ovation?
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Paul Templeman
Posted 2003-12-28 5:56 AM (#198919 - in reply to #198918)
Subject: Re: Changing String Gauge


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February 2002
Posts: 5750

Location: Scotland
I use a 13-56 set tuned up to open-E on a '72 Legend which I use for slide. It's been like that for years and hasn't moved at all. Ovations are shipped with lights (12-53) but will take mediums without a problem.
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Paul Blanchard
Posted 2003-12-28 6:22 AM (#198920 - in reply to #198918)
Subject: Re: Changing String Gauge



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Location: Minden, Nebraska
I agree with Paul T with the caveat that it may depend a bit more on the model. If yours has a five piece neck, it should be solid as a rock. But the two piece necks are still well made and sturdy.
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