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moody, p.i.
Posted 2020-02-27 11:41 PM (#551386)
Subject: Strings on Ovations


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I've always found Ovations to be sensitive to strings. I've used Elixirs for years and found that different types are good for different guitars. I've always been amazed at anybody who says they use one type of string on everything.

Both my 1537 and my Dan Savage Legend always seemed to demand a string that would "tame" their brightness. I've used Elixir phos/bronze on them and they have been ok. Those strings sound great on my 87C. Just as a lark, I tried Elixir's brightest string, their 80/20 nano coated mediums. Per their website, these are as bright as they get. Yet on both guitars, while they sound somewhat bright, they have a terrific tone making both guitars sound wonderful.

Go figure.

Just wanted to share the experience......
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Standingovation
Posted 2020-02-28 8:42 AM (#551389 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations



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And Paul is never shy about sharing his experiences with different strings ...

Did a quick forum search for any posts about "strings" written by our favorite PI (who I do love like a brother)

http://www.ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/search/query.asp?fid=0&action...
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2020-02-28 10:18 AM (#551391 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations


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When you have no music ability, you concentrate on other aspects your guitars......
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MWoody
Posted 2020-02-28 10:25 AM (#551392 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations



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So as of late I purchase EXP17s which are coated. Buy in bulk because I'm frugal and most of my guitars spend a serious amount of time just hanging around. For any special events a nice set of uncoated PBs go on and will last about a week. Thanks for the link Dave! It's a lot like a time machine!



Edited by MWoody 2020-02-28 10:41 AM
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Standingovation
Posted 2020-02-28 11:10 AM (#551393 - in reply to #551391)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations



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moody, p.i. - 2020-02-28 9:18 AM

When you have no music ability, you concentrate on other aspects your guitars......


What's your take on straps?

I find my deep bowl legend sits best with a 2-1/2 inch leather tooled strap. But I tried the same on my folklore deluxe and was not impressed. I think the cedar to of the folklore has a bit different weight and to offset that correctly I need the straps with the suede type backing. Probably in a deeper color as well.

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Beal
Posted 2020-02-28 12:02 PM (#551394 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations



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I have found in my 50+ years with Ovations that they sound best with strings
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2020-02-28 12:17 PM (#551395 - in reply to #551392)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations


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MWoody - 2020-02-28 8:25 AM

Thanks for the link Dave! It's a lot like a time machine!



Ain't that the truth.....
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Beal
Posted 2020-02-28 3:36 PM (#551397 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations



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The red string tubes will double string life
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d'ovation
Posted 2020-02-28 5:28 PM (#551398 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations


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I haven't experimented much with strings. Tried John Pearse and Adamas on the Legend and while I liked them I came back to the EXPs for longer life. On My Guild Orpheums I tried the d'Addario NB strings and they are awesome and last for months. So I put a set on my 1687, and was quite underwhelmed. They are just ok, and didn't last much longer than the EXPs. Actually, I am curious if others also find that on a 1687 the wound strings lose their crispness much, much faster than on wood-topped guitars?



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Beal
Posted 2020-02-28 5:37 PM (#551399 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations



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The truth.. the nuances of the strings will/might be noticable to you in your living room. On stage the audience will only know if they are dead or not, maybe.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2020-02-28 6:41 PM (#551400 - in reply to #551394)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations


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Beal - 2020-02-28 10:02 AM

I have found in my 50+ years with Ovations that they sound best with strings

I think that pretty well settles the issue.....
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Beal
Posted 2020-02-29 8:30 AM (#551402 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations



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Went to a house concert last night. Guy played a Blueridge, the E and A were deader than cat spoo.

To follow up on what I said before, I assume we were talking all about bronze strings. Nickel and brass will sound quite different. I haven’t found much difference between the EJs, GHS Markley or some of the others. The tensions may vary some, so you feel it and maybe you hear something slight. But all that is like cigarettes or beer, you choose what you like.

Edited by Beal 2020-02-29 8:31 AM
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2020-02-29 10:27 PM (#551406 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations


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I like the ones that come with new guitars.
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leonardmccoy
Posted 2020-03-01 3:40 PM (#551409 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: RE: Strings on Ovations



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moody, p.i. - 2020-02-27 11:41 PM Both my 1537 and my Dan Savage Legend always seemed to demand a string that would "tame" their brightness. I've used Elixir phos/bronze on them and they have been ok.

Same here. The brightness of my L717 needs to be dialed in as well. Coated phospor bronze strings usually do the job.

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elginacres
Posted 2020-03-13 2:16 AM (#551505 - in reply to #551386)
Subject: Re: Strings on Ovations


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New Strings, and old straps.
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