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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2024 12:45:58 GMT
I really liked the sound of my old NRP tricone with the John Pearse strings, so tried them on my MM Blues. Unfortunately the sound is not as good as with Newtones or Elixir. Do others like the John Pearse strings?
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Post by tomgiemza on Feb 22, 2024 14:38:01 GMT
I tried them once, nothing special. And 3rd string broke very quickly  But... I've learned that 1) there is no such thing as the best strings for any guitar 2) it's about personal preferences. After trying many strings on my single cone resonator I'm sticking with Martin Monel, but when I put them on wood body MM prototype, it sounded worse than phosphor bronze strings. I had comparable observations with other guitars, acoustic and electric. |
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Post by twang1 on Feb 23, 2024 11:37:51 GMT
First of all I have to tell I've got an endorsement with Pearse strings, but I was using those strings long before that. I like them and use them.
In my NRP tricone I use a heavy set (.16 .59 bronze) but in a wooden reso I like a nickel set with a .13 set but with an .15 as a first.
In my guitars they sound good.
Frank
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2024 12:51:53 GMT
I think putting a 15 as a 1st string would improve the sound on the MM Blues too. I had already ordered one to use with a new set of elixirs, but I think I'll put it with the JP.
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Post by Michael Messer on Feb 23, 2024 13:06:14 GMT
I think putting a 15 as a 1st string would improve the sound on the MM Blues too. I had already ordered one to use with a new set of elixirs, but I think I'll put it with the JP. I ship most MM guitars with 15 on the top., so yes it is a good thing to do. Shine On Michael |
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Post by tomgiemza on Feb 23, 2024 14:02:06 GMT
I was using .13 on top, my previous resonator guitar was very trebly and top strings were loud as hell anyway. My brass Leewald is a little bass heavy and lately I decided to try .15 - nice improvement in tone and slide playability. I'm thinking about trying heavier 2nd string - .17 is ok in open G, but in open D (2nd tuned down to A), a little more tension would be nice for sliding.
By the way, I never tried MM Newton strings, are they available anywhere in EU? Or only in UK?
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Post by Michael Messer on Feb 23, 2024 22:41:27 GMT
Hi Tom
15 17 26w 36 46 56 should be fine in both D and G tunings. I have fitted and used thousands of them.
Newtone - send an email to Neil and he will mail some to you.
Shine On
Michael
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