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seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel
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Hey all,I've been playing on medium gauge Martin non-coated phosphor SPs, but lately finding them very stiff feeling. Seeking recommendations for a string with a softer feel. Not necessarily as soft…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Johns Jul 11, 2012.
Your experience with Hoffee cases fit, etc
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Hi folks, Got European travel and gigs coming up and I've been looking into lightweight, airline-worthy cases and considering Hoffee's carbon fiber case. There are lots of positive reviews out there…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sue Thompson Mar 21, 2011.
Anyone have any experience with Voyage Air guitars?
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I'm wondering whether anyone owns and/or has traveled with one of those Voyage Air folding guitars. I've played one (the high end Dreadnought model) once, but I'd be interested in hearing from anyone…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sue Thompson Feb 14, 2011.
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Dane Hyde replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"I agree. I have been using Flat tops for about a year now and really like them. EFT17's. They were designed for slide use, and are not very bright sounding. But I like them like that for flat picking and backing rhythms."
Glenn French replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"Have you tried D'Addario J24's.They're medium/lights.The low E,B,and high E are mediums.The A,D,G are light gauge.
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Sue Thompson replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"Thanks!"
Craig Johnson replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"I really like D'Addario Flat Tops (EFT17 for medium/EFT16 for light). They're not flatwound, but regular PB strings that have been ground slightly on the surface. You get a fast, smooth feel and no finger squeak. Can't say whether…"
Sue Thompson replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"
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Christian Dam replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"Try Newtone double wound! They are really flexible. But they are hard to find, sometimes, they seem to sell out pretty quick whenever a store gets a batch of em."
Sue Thompson replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"Thanks Greg!"
Greg Yavorsky replied to Sue Thompson's discussion seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel"Pyramids either the 328 (hex core) or the Western Folk (round core) will have a softer feel than the Martins....really nice lush tone as well.
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Sue Thompson posted a discussionseeking phosphor strings with a softer feel
Hey all,I've been playing on medium gauge Martin non-coated phosphor SPs, but lately finding them very stiff feeling. Seeking recommendations for a string with a softer feel. Not necessarily as soft as Thomastiks, but something less stiff than the Martins. Any recommendations?See More
Sue Thompson replied to Sue Thompson's discussion Your experience with Hoffee cases fit, etc"thanks Mike!"
mike emm replied to Sue Thompson's discussion Your experience with Hoffee cases fit, etc"HI Sue...Just checked out Hoffee's videos on You Tube. Impressive And a good looking case!! MM"
Sue Thompson replied to Sue Thompson's discussion Your experience with Hoffee cases fit, etc"Thanks!"
Sue Thompson replied to Sue Thompson's discussion Anyone have any experience with Voyage Air guitars?"Thanks Mike!"
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