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Post by Wyzzy93 on Feb 17, 2013 17:10:41 GMT
I have purchased a Parlour Type guitar and was wondering if it would be okay to fit Newtone strings on a normal acoustic as they are really meant for resonators.
Also any suggestions for a type of lighter gauge strings that can be used for acoustic (not resonator) slide playing.
many thanks in advance.
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Post by slide496 on Feb 17, 2013 17:44:56 GMT
I don't know about newtones on a parlour for slide.
I am real happy with martin marquis phosphor bronze on my ladder braced parlors - they are sears catalogue types from the 40's-60's -stella, silvertone, kay, etc. I use light, extra light and a custom set depending on the machine.
Peace,
Harriet
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Post by davey on Feb 17, 2013 18:12:28 GMT
I love Newtone strings on my wooden guitars. Try Masterclass 11 to 52. They sound a bit metallic for a short while but settle down really well.
If you clean them after you've and keep the guitar in a case they last for ages.
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Post by blueshome on Feb 17, 2013 18:57:59 GMT
I use Newtones on my pre-war parlours, (12-52's) - nothing sounds as good, and I've tried plenty of others over the years. They last well and have a slightly softer action than hex-cored strings.
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Post by slide496 on Feb 17, 2013 19:36:53 GMT
Hope the newtone users don't mind my asking - pb bronze, 80/20 or nickel on the parlors?
Peace,
Harriet
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Post by blueshome on Feb 17, 2013 22:02:35 GMT
pb, nickel on the triplate though. Still to try nickel on the parlours but have a set around to try.
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Post by slide496 on Feb 17, 2013 22:14:35 GMT
@ Blueshome
thanks!
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Post by Wyzzy93 on Feb 17, 2013 23:49:31 GMT
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Post by slide496 on Feb 18, 2013 0:32:10 GMT
Looks awesome  - you sounded just great on the resonator. Good luck! |
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Post by Wyzzy93 on Feb 18, 2013 21:31:53 GMT
thanks a lot! I'll let you know how it sounds, maybe post a video if it's nice |
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Post by eggy on Mar 14, 2013 8:21:51 GMT
If the guitar is a genuine parlor-very small.Or a pre war parlor I would not play on too heavy a gauge.I have several pre war parlor and i use Newtone heritage string 11 guage.They have low tension and are kind to old guitars.They are great sounding on my old stella and regal.
eggy
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Post by washboardchris on Mar 16, 2013 14:19:16 GMT
Hi, I think that the man who made it was Mike Savage in Kings Lynn & if so he really does know what he is doing with these old ladder braced guitars
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- you sounded just great on the resonator.