lifesalaugh
Strummer
Posts: 18 
My main instrument is: Kinkade Kingsdown/Gretsch parlour
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Post by lifesalaugh on Aug 26, 2018 10:01:53 GMT
Hi,
I’ve recently purchased a Gretsch G9511 parlour guitar, I think the strings on it are bronze and squeak a lot when I’m playing it, my wife says it’s driving her nuts. Any recommendations on strings that would alleviate this issue.
Cheers Ian
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Post by oustudent on Aug 26, 2018 10:08:48 GMT
New strings or fast fret or both should do it.
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Post by jclondonuk on Aug 26, 2018 11:40:49 GMT
I use Martin Silk and Steel strings on most of my guitars - quieter and more mellow than bronze, and far less squeak and brightness. They are definitely quieter, though, so that might not be your thing. Might be worth a try?
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Post by Banadog on Aug 27, 2018 9:01:40 GMT
Elixirs
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2018 9:32:14 GMT
Before you go looking for less squicky strings, practice just lifting your fingers off the fretboard a little when you are shifting position. Otherwise try something like Elixir polyweb strings.
Robbie
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Post by bobcarter on Aug 27, 2018 18:50:49 GMT
Elixirs plus some finger lifting works for me. Weirdly I find Fast Fret makes me squeak more!
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lifesalaugh
Strummer
Posts: 18
My main instrument is: Kinkade Kingsdown/Gretsch parlour
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Post by lifesalaugh on Aug 28, 2018 15:50:44 GMT
Thanks for the advice guys, Elixirs seem to have done the trick  |
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Jo whoever he is.
