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Post by surfguy13 on Jan 17, 2015 13:40:30 GMT
Did I just hear the N-word....? I use Masterclass PB 12-54 a lot, but have have been quite taken recently with the Heritage Low Tension 13-55, which as well as having less tension than their normal 13 sets, have a lovely even tension feel string to string - not immediately too apparent, but which is quite noticable on returning to non-Heritage sets. surfguy13 - you asked for suitable places to obtain strings, Guy - I use Strings Direct and Fretsounds www.stringsdirect.co.uk/www.fretsounds.co.uk/- unfailingly prompt and excellent service from both places. Fretsounds is particularly friendly, and the bossman, Steve, is a great guy and grand player. Keith Many thanks Keith, very much appreciate the recommendation re the Masterclass 12-54 and also most interested to learn about the Low Tension strings. I've just had a look on the Newtone strings web page and it looks as if they only do the Low Tension in a PB and not Bronze which is a shame. I might just try them though as they sound intriguing! I like the idea that I can use a 13-56 but have the string tension of a 12-54.....I think this might work well with a 12-fret. The tip re Fretsounds is also much appreciated.....just checked out the web page and shall order what I buy from them.
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Post by surfguy13 on Jan 17, 2015 12:19:52 GMT
That's really good to know, I've never tried Newtone. Is it any specific Newtone, as there seem to be several different options, or just any Newtone PB?
It's strange you should suggest Bronze for the Collings. I've always used PB but I was wondering whether to get a set of Bronze and give them a whirl. The PB work well on the Perkins and compliment the cherry back and sides but I guess Bronze might have the edge for an all mahogany acoustic.
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Post by surfguy13 on Jan 17, 2015 11:25:30 GMT
Morning all Right, after gawd knows how many years of using D'addario EJ16s I thought it might be time for a change. I use Thomastics on electrics and there is nothing like them but £16+ for their acoustic strings is a little more than I'd like to spend although I'm sure they'd be superb. I have always found EJ16s to be pretty damn good and have, inevitably, tried other brands but always seem to have gone back to Dads for quality, long life, price and availability. I have two 12-fret guitars.....a hand made 0 by Chris Perkins which is cherry/spruce and a Collings 001Mh (all mahogany). I normally use 12-54s on them both. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for alternative string options and also outlets in the UK? Many thanks..... Guy
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Post by surfguy13 on Nov 23, 2013 23:22:18 GMT
Thanks so much for that Bernd.....I am AMAZED that the Lakewood factory is so small and only produces a few hundred guitars a year. I had assumed it was a much larger concern. In a way that's comforting as there will doubtless be greater attention to detail. I have to admit to be dismayed at the poor finishes and lack of finishing on guitars produced by the larger companies.
I also hadn't realised that the A series is the smallest body.....that is a big plus for me. I too play 99% fingerstyle so the slightly wider nut is ideal.
I agree, a satin finish doesn't hit the spot in terms of looks but I'm not too worried about that....it was more to do with the satin finish on the back of the neck. Personally I prefer gloss on the neck as it determines reference points. I have never owned a guitar with a satin neck, just played one or two, and I found them a bit 'slippery' if that makes sense? A gloss neck reigns in the speed at which my hand moves up and down the neck and I know where I am whereas the satin finish speeds the whole process up and I find myself overshooting by a fret or two when moving a chord.
One question, you mentioned that the 32-style is spruce/rosewood....does the prefix letter mean anything?
Thanks again for all the info...
Guy
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Post by surfguy13 on Nov 23, 2013 19:21:28 GMT
Hi Guy, I'm a proud owner of an M 14 CP and have played a lot of Lakewoods over the last years. Lakewood is a top brand for acoustic guitars over here. That's why I visited their workshop/factory (well, more than a workshop, but definitely not as big as a factory) a few years ago to get some more background info abut how they make guitars. What do you want to know ? Hi Bernd Thanks so much for your post. To be honest there was nothing specific that I was unclear about other than Lakewood as a brand I guess. I have heard many good things about their guitars and personally I like the fact that they are understated and relatively 'bling-free'. I'm not wildly keen on lots of adornments on acoustics. I have had a look at the spec of your M14CP and what a nice guitar.....I see it has mahogany back and sides whereas this A32 has rosewood. My last dread was a Froggy Bottom and that has spruce/mahogany and I loved it but I always seem to get sucked in by rosewood.....no idea why, maybe a little more attack in some cases. The A32 has the same 46mm nut as your M14......for me this is almost an optimum nut width, how do you find it on your M14? I see that the neck is a satin finish on the A32 and I think it is on yours too.....how do you find this relative to gloss? I have never had a satin neck finish preferring the stickyness of gloss. The Lakewoods naturally have Schaller tuners......are they precise and work well? I have arranged to go and try the guitar tomorrow and I'm sure that a lot of questions will be answered then but it's a lot of money and a maker that I've never come into contact with so I have no measuring rod so to speak. Cheers Guy
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Post by surfguy13 on Nov 23, 2013 19:08:48 GMT
Hi Guy - sorry, can't help directly, but Akquarius has some kind of Lakewood and may be of some help...? keith Hi Keith.....thanks so much for that. Bernd has kindly replied which is great.....nice to speak to a Lakewood owner!
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Post by surfguy13 on Nov 23, 2013 16:37:50 GMT
Hi Guys 'n Gals
Just a quick one to ask if anyone has heard/tried/owns a Lakewood A32? I am checking one out tomorrow and I don't seem to be able to find out much about them. Spec is out there but no 'opinions'. Looks like a very nicely spec'd guitar but there are clearly not a lot of them about. This one is about 13 years old and not the cutaway version with electrics that are available now.
I know little or nothing about Lakewood other than they make decent quality guitars. Of course I need to try it, that's the first step, but I have little or no idea as to value or any views from people that have owned them. I find it difficult to try a guitar that I've never laid eyes on before, play it for an hour or s, and then have to consider whether I want to buy it!!!! It generally takes me 6 months of using a guitar before I really know if it's going to suit me.
Anyway, any views would be warmly welcomed and appreciated!
Many thanks
Guy
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