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Location: Troutdale oregon | Just wondering what string size folks here use on their ovation 12 strings. I’m currently using 10/47’s
But wonder if a size larger might sound better. Or do you worry about the added stress on the neck and top. I have a 6756lx, the 10/47’s sound a little muddy to me. I change strings regularly.
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Location: SoCal | 10-47's are a light gauge. I have an Adamas 1688 (24 years now). When I got it, I tried mediums and when they were on, I watched the belly bulge. Pulled them off and went back to 10-47's and have never looked back. I prefer the Elixir phos/bronze for a nice crisp sound. |
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Location: Troutdale oregon | Thanks I haven’t tried the elixirs I think I will |
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Location: moline,illinois | I use Curt Mangan strings on most of my 12ers,what brand do you use?
Unless your tuning down to C I wouldn't go with a heavier gauge I'd look for a brighter string like the coated variety.
Experiment until you find the set that compliments your guitar best IMHO.
https://www.curtmangan.com/10-48-12-string-med-light-phosphor-bronze...
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Location: Canada | I also have a 6756lx and just use the stock d'addario exp lights on them. They are easy to play and sound quite nice to me though I wouldn't mind a bit more bass. But I don't expect that with a medium bowl. |
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Location: Troutdale oregon | I use d’addario phosfer bronze |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | I use Thomastik Infeld AC210 Spectrum-Strings on most of my 12ers. Very light gaugh, easy to play , very good sound , not very cheap but medium lasting,..., I love them!!
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Location: NJ | d addario |
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Location: Troutdale oregon | Thanks everyone. Lots of choices here I will try some of them. |
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Location: SoCal | johngar - 2020-02-18 6:29 PM
Thanks I haven’t tried the elixirs I think I will
An added benefit is that they last a long time. I change them about twice a year..... |
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Location: Colorado | I prefer new strings |
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String size for your ovation 12 string
