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Forum Post Why strings have different tensions on all the strings?
even in a set the strings aren't designed to have the same tension. It doesn't really matter, I was just wondering why? Thanks
Forum Post Acoustic Strings
I am presently using Martin MSP4000 Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings 0.010 - 0.047 dia on my Mertin 000X1 guitar. I play mostly strumming songs on my acoustic and the above strings don't ...
Forum Post Strings for Guild D35 NT acoustic
I have a 1970 Guild D35 NT acoustic and am looking for advice on which brand, type and gauge of strings to use. I'm only using it for recording using a microphone - no pickup. I'm mostly r...
Forum Post danelectro strings
what would be the best strings for a danelectro 59-DC? i want to venture out from the standard danelectro strings but don't want to waste money trying to find a certian "sound". any tip...
Forum Post Make Sure You stretch New Strings.
A job often overlooked is stretching new strings when you put them on, or old ones that have been removed and put back for some reason. Tune to concert pitch and starting with the bass "E&qu...
Forum Post Recommended Guitar Strings for my Tanglewood Acoustic Guitar
I would like to purchase some Strings for my Tanglewood TW28SNQ (learner) Guitar. However can i use any brand of string with my Tanglewood Guitar, such as Fender? Also does anyone recommend i purch...
Forum Post Video: How guitar strings are manufactured
Hi Members, Some of you may like to see this video about the manufacture of guitar strings...For those interested Piano strings are manufactured in the same way. Note in the right hand pane some o...
Forum Post Uneven and rattling strings
Hi My guitar strings rattle - its quite annoying (it might just be that they hit against the fret) but I was wondering if there is anything I can do about it?
Forum Post I am setting up my guitar for slide. The 13-56 gauge strings...
I am setting up my guitar for slide. The 13-56 gauge strings seem to bend the neck a little, and I really don't want to warp the neck permanently. Any suggestions?
Forum Post new fender strat: changing strings
I previewed one in a guitar store. For the money it had a lot of circuit hiss IMHO. I ended up getting a Behringer acoustic amp. Lots of features but also a good deal of circuit noise. Sounds good and...
Forum Post 5-string flat/taperwound strings???
Does anyone know of a manufacturer who makes a 5 string set of flatwounds that are tapered at the bridge? (and maybe something other than nickel, or is that asking too much?)
Forum Post tune down half step???? HELP
I just grabbed my old dreadnaught and realized one of the strings sounded dead, so I put new strings on it. WOW, what a difference! I don't play this guitar very much, and I hardly ever change ...
Forum Post Jazz Bass deluxe drawing
To prepare my jazz bass project, i'm searching for drawings of Jazz Bass deluxe a strings; or simply the drawing of the body's contour of a jazzbass deluxe 4 strings; at size 1:1 if it'...
Forum Post Hard To Believe.
...e 50/60's money was in short supply (Come to think of it nothing has changed ha ha) However, changing strings was left as long as it possibly could be. In the interim we would remove our string...
Forum Post Keeping a Non-Locking Floating Tremolo In Tune (Paul Reed Smith)
...uce` as lube on the nut and have even filed the string slots on the nut a little wider and curved so the strings feed at a better angle to the tuners. However... aside from over using the tremolo,...
Forum Post how can un-warp old guitar neck
I was given an old suzuki acoustic guitar. Its probably 30 yrs old and has been stored with the strings tight. This has warped the neck slightly raising the strings off the frets to make it somewhat d...
Forum Post Maple vs Rosewood Fingerboard?
you'd be pushing the strings way too hard if you get them to touch the fret board. All of my basses and guitars have low action, but neither of the strings touch the fretboard when I play maybe ...
Forum Post epiphone les paul mod
...ere any reasonable ways to up grade the tuners? They`re the aul` strip the wood screw on the back, heavy strings make em twist variety. Doesn`t look good, doesn`t function well. It`s a poor design ...
Forum Post String Height @ First Fret
...h the nut slots. The slot depth is generally between .007" and .030" above the first fret. Plain strings (high E, B, and G) are in the .007" - .012" range and the wound strings (D,...
Forum Post Getting a little string buzz - fret rub
...a harder pick will produce the buzz. Upon closer examination I found that a hard pick on some of the open strings will cause them to vibrate against the first fret. I can even see wear on the fret w...
Forum Post I love these guys
This Monday I put a new set of D'Addario extra light strings on one of my new favorite acoustic guitars. (The axe is an inexpensive one that I bought to keep around the office of after-hours jam...
Forum Post Squire By Fender Stratocaster Made in U.S.A. ...Yeah but when ?
...eplaced...Just want best Action possible from it...I've never "experimented" with different strings, but, Do you any recommendations for, best overall type of strings ? I'd like to...
Forum Post AC/DC sound
...don't turn up too much gain (keep it crunchy) or the amp will compress the sound too much. Use thick strings, 0.10 or better 0.11. Finally and very important, hit the strings as hard as you can...
Forum Post Fender Stratocaster Info
...which basically showed an A7sus4 chord with the only difference being that you don't play the A and E strings. They (JGuitar) say it's B string 3rd fret and open D, G, and e strings.... Fri...
Forum Post Marcus Miller Fender Japanese Made P Bass
...ming that your pickups are working right. You can just adjust the pickup height to where they pick up the strings more evenly. Sounds like the E string is closer to the pickup than the others. Also...
Forum Post pickup height on P-bass
...orresponding pickup height screw in a quarter turn at a time until the warbling goes away. Do this for all strings. Now find the quietest string and screw the other screws in until all strings are equ...
Forum Post unwanted sound
... it as a "Twangy G String" no pun intended. What was creating my problem was when I changed the strings out prior to this the G String was not properly (fully) seated in the nut. Since thi...
Forum Post String rattle/buzz/vibrat ion/thing?
...lem at all. It's when I pluck a single, solitary note around the 12th or 14th fret on the 3rd and 6th strings. The strings grind and provide an awful racket. Like the note is out of tune with ...
Forum Post How To Prevent String Breakage
Particularly with bottom loading strings (Telecaster) Often strings will eventually break between the string ferrule and the bridge..( B & E) Here is a tip that will help: Take some thi...
Forum Post Should I be concerned about neck separation?
... guitars are notorious for having ill fitting necks in the neck pocket. (Baja is one) First loosen your strings...then remove the bolts securing the neck, Hold neck in neck pocket with one hand, ot...
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