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Post by fatfingerjohn on Sept 1, 2013 8:36:49 GMT
Hi,
A few weeks ago bought a great guitar which is a Turner Grand Concert, Koa back and sides. It is excellent for fingerstyle with great tone and sustain in the mid and treble range. However, it hasn't quite got the same volume or depth of tone on the bottom E string which makes the bass note disappear a bit when picking (relatively). I have used Daddario EXP 11 Lights (.012 - .053) 80:20 bronze on my other guitars and really like them and put a set on the new one.
Is it worth me putting a heavier gauge 6th string only on, say a 13 gauge. If so, it also appears difficult to buy single strings for EXPs, so can you get them or do I have to buy the set of mediums and waste the other 5?
Any other thoughts welcome.
FFJ
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Post by ocarolan on Sept 1, 2013 8:43:29 GMT
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Post by fatfingerjohn on Sept 1, 2013 10:01:48 GMT
Thanks Keith. And of course you're right that its the thicker string that I need to replace to say a .056 as per the one you are linking to. I'll give it a go. FFJ
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Post by fatfingerjohn on Sept 1, 2013 14:49:08 GMT
Thanks Keith. And of course you're right that its the thicker string that I need to replace to say a .056 as per the one you are linking to. I'll give it a go. FFJ Update. Have ordered a single string and will let you know if it improves it. By the way, I used 'Stringsdirect' for years for many of my accessories and they have always been excellent on proce and service; but found that about a year ago when they started adding a postage charge for small orders they were more expensive on some items; I tend not to buy in bulk; so this time I've used 'Stringsonly' via amazon which was same price including postage. I know its not much but ........
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