Post by rfloyd on Dec 18, 2019 20:40:24 GMT
I just got a Gretsch 9240 'Alligator' wood body single cone resonator guitar (round neck) from Sam Ash. Good service from them, BTW.
I had a similar National model years ago, but let it go since I wasn't playing it, but now am ready to try again.
I would like some suggestions for strings to try. I was thinking med. light gauge since I don't need a lot of volume and will be playing slide and finger picking. I think I used Mediums on my National, but am older now and am use lights on my other guitars. I remember that mediums are recommended to drive the cone to get volume (not really needed) and a good tone.
FWIW, Gretsch website says they are shipped with D'add EJ16's. These are light gauge phosphor bronze. The strings that were on it from the store seem way old, so I'm ready to change them ASAP.
Long string life is a plus, but tone is most important. What about coated strings, or monel, which seem to last longer than Phosphor Bronze? I think my taste runs to mellow vs harsher tone - that's why I chose a wood body.
Ideas?
Thanks!
I had a similar National model years ago, but let it go since I wasn't playing it, but now am ready to try again.
I would like some suggestions for strings to try. I was thinking med. light gauge since I don't need a lot of volume and will be playing slide and finger picking. I think I used Mediums on my National, but am older now and am use lights on my other guitars. I remember that mediums are recommended to drive the cone to get volume (not really needed) and a good tone.
FWIW, Gretsch website says they are shipped with D'add EJ16's. These are light gauge phosphor bronze. The strings that were on it from the store seem way old, so I'm ready to change them ASAP.
Long string life is a plus, but tone is most important. What about coated strings, or monel, which seem to last longer than Phosphor Bronze? I think my taste runs to mellow vs harsher tone - that's why I chose a wood body.
Ideas?
Thanks!
