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Allen Member Posts: 273 |
posted 14 December 2000 02:17 PM
I am new to the PSG and learning alot from this forum. Someone help me understand what to look for in string sets, i.e. brands, guages, type, etc. How long should a set last? I don't need any now, but someday I will. I want to be somewhat educated by that point in time. ------------------ |
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Jack Stoner Sysop Posts: 8119 |
posted 14 December 2000 02:38 PM
The fourm sell strings, that you may want to consider. There are basically two types, nickel and stainless steel. Which type to use is personal preference. There are basically two different gauge sets. The "Nashville" gauges and the "Tension Balanced". I use Stainless Steel as I like the little brighter sound and the Nashville gauges. Many people use modifed or custom sets, but what I have listed is the most common sets and usually what is available in packaged sets. The Nashville gauges are the most common gauges, however you can't walk into any music store and get pedal steel strings. In most cases you will have to purchase them from someone who deals in pedal steels and accesories. Again, the forum has Jagwire brand strings. Other common string sets are GHS, George L's (stainless steel only), and SIT. There are other brands but the ones listed are the most widely used brands. Most steel guitar manufacturers sell their branded string sets, such as Emmons, Zum, Carter, etc. |
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Tommy M Member Posts: 914 |
posted 14 December 2000 03:03 PM
Another good string is Bobbe Seymour's Cobra Coil Strings. Call:615-859-7666. I've been switching back and forth between those and Jagwire strings for the past year or so. Which as mentioned above, can be ordered right here on the Steel Guitar Forum. ------------------ |
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Bobby Lee Sysop Posts: 14849 |
posted 14 December 2000 04:23 PM
Here's a good article by master player Paul Franklin on the subject: www.b0b.com/infoedu/steelstr.htm . Jagwire strings can be purchased here: www.b0b.com/products/strings.html . The Tommy White Signature strings are the most popular of the ones we carry. ------------------ |
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Steven Cherson Member Posts: 51 |
posted 14 December 2000 05:45 PM
Jack, what is the difference between the Nashville and Tension Balanced strings |
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Jack Stoner Sysop Posts: 8119 |
posted 15 December 2000 03:52 AM
The gauges are different. The Nashville gauges tend to be lighter, e.g. a .020 for the 6th (G#) where the Tension usually uses a .022P for that string. Scotty's and George L's strings web sites both list the different gauges. The Steel Guitar Forum may have both gauges listed, the link is on b0b's post above. I use the Nashville gauges on my Franklin, as that was what was recommended by the Franklin Guitar Co. |
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Allen Member Posts: 273 |
posted 15 December 2000 08:54 AM
I thank all of you for your replies. Bobby, after reading Paul Franklin's article, I wonder if his view on the frequency of changing represents an "ideal" interval as opposed to "reality". I play every day for 1 to 2 hours, but not as a pro., only for my lesson practice and learning. What might be an acceptable interval between strings changes for my level of play. ------------------ |
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Bobby Lee Sysop Posts: 14849 |
posted 15 December 2000 08:35 PM
Change them when they start sounding dead. |
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