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Post by snakehips on Jun 10, 2020 15:32:11 GMT
Hi there !
As I ease myself into trying to play guitar again, after breaking my left wrist 10 weeks ago, I decided to order much lighter gauge sets of strings for one of my Nationals, to make it easier to get back into playing guitar again.
I have been playing 13-56 phospor-bronze strings on all my Nationals for at least 25 years now.
I must say, I was quite surprised.
The set of 11-52 phosphor bronze strings (D'Addario EJ26) actually sounded very nice on my 1932 National Style N.
Yes, they are a bit light for playing slide up the neck BUT otherwise the tone was much better than I was expecting.
Just thought I'd say, in case anyone else fancies trying them sometime !
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Post by coach on Jun 10, 2020 19:56:56 GMT
Hope the recovery goes well!
I like 11-52 on my acoustic for finger style, unwound G and tuned down half a step for the proper twang hahahah. Not tried on a resonator but wouldn't hesitate if needs must.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2020 21:48:14 GMT
Playing a lighter gauge string (on a reso) after years of a heavier one is great initially but after a while a little voice tells you something is missing and more bite/attack/WHY is required. So back to the heavier strings and problem sorted. The only drawback in an otherwise useful learning curve is that you need a little time to regain muscle power/memory.But it doesn't take long.
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Post by gaucho on Jun 11, 2020 19:26:35 GMT
Hey Snakhips, awhile back I found a 14 fret Duolian that had a very light set of strings on it and it sounded AMAZING! After some research, I found that they were Slinky Purple pack, 11-48's (they come with an unwound 3rd string). I've since put them on all my resonators. I love the tone and increased volume. It's totally against the common wisdom of reso players and you couldn't have convinced me to try them before I got that 14 fretter, but now I'm hooked!
This is the '35 Duolian, shortly after I found it....
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Post by snakehips on Jun 11, 2020 22:18:12 GMT
Well, I bought a 2-pack set of these strings - so I think I’ll stick the other set on my 34/35 14-fret Style O I got last year
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Post by slidefever on Jun 12, 2020 8:26:06 GMT
Playing a lighter gauge string (on a reso) after years of a heavier one is great initially but after a while a little voice tells you something is missing and more bite/attack/WHY is required. So back to the heavier strings and problem sorted. The only drawback in an otherwise useful learning curve is that you need a little time to regain muscle power/memory.But it doesn't take long. Absolutely Graeme, I’ve been there many times including going with heavier strings’s as well. It’s like slides, you buy the next one thinking ‘it’s the one!’, then go back to the one you first thought of! Must be a mood thing, or a sign you need to learn a new song or technique. Lighter strings are great for rehab though Richard 😊 |
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Post by snakehips on Jun 12, 2020 9:09:13 GMT
Hi again !
Mobility and finger joint bending getting a little better each day.
As I begin to get my fingers to press the strings down on the fretboard, my real problem is now that my callouses have gone completely soft from not playing for 10weeks ! It's quite uncomfortable on my fingertips. Ouch !
Still, I've been busy on other projects.
Just before lockdown, I took in a friend's Gretsch resonator guitar, to install a magnetic pickup on it for him.
The original plan was to order and fit a Highlander pickup BUT Highlander have now closed it's doors for good (the owners are retiring) - and unless they get a buyer, that will be Highlander gone for good.
Anyway, I fitted a vintage Dearmond Rhythm Chief Model 1000 pickup (the one Elmore James used on his Kay acoustic), with a jack socket on the F-hole.
Looks pretty good - and as far as I can play guitar, so far, it sounds pretty good too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2020 10:35:43 GMT
Hey Snakhips, awhile back I found a 14 fret Duolian that had a very light set of strings on it and it sounded AMAZING! After some research, I found that they were Slinky Purple pack, 11-48's (they come with an unwound 3rd string). I've since put them on all my resonators. I love the tone and increased volume. It's totally against the common wisdom of reso players and you couldn't have convinced me to try them before I got that 14 fretter, but now I'm hooked! This is the '35 Duolian, shortly after I found it.... The exception that proves the rule. That Duolian sounds great--nice and mellow. Horses for courses! |
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Post by snakehips on Jun 12, 2020 14:03:33 GMT
Hi again ! Here is the Gretsch reso guitar I fitted the Dearmond Rhythm Chief pickup to : |
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Post by blueshome on Jun 12, 2020 18:01:16 GMT
I’ve been using 12-52 newtone nickels with an unwound 3rd on my 1995 NRP StyleO for a while. It took a while to be able to keep things under control, but once I sorted pout my touch and damping I feel they sound great, the volume has also gone up a notch.
Sticking to 15-56 on the triplate though, the tone goes with a lighter set.
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Post by bonzo on Jun 16, 2020 15:02:00 GMT
Caught up in the feeding frenzy!
My Ernie Ball purple power slinkies 11's arrived this morning. Kinda forgot why I wanted them, I'll ask Captain Morgan when I see him later today. I think I'll try them on my Republic parlour, action is a bit higher than I like for fretting so these might be worth a try. Let me know if you're interested, I'll post results if you are.
Best wishes to you all, John
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