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Changing the String Gauge

 
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FiveG



Joined: 21 May 2006
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Location: Connecticut, USA

PostPosted: Sun May 21, 2006 9:35 pm    Post subject: Changing the String Gauge Reply with quote

Has anyone gone from the stock 10s in the Johnny A, up to 11s? If so, how does that affect tone and playability on this guitar?

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k0she



Joined: 15 Aug 2004
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Location: Near St. Louis

PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2006 1:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have used D'Addario Chromes. The flat wound in 11's. I started loving them back in the early 70's and then forgot about them until about 5 years ago when I heard Johnny used them. I don't know the size he is using but I think the 11's are a nice match to normal 10 round wounds. To me the playability is much better and not much difference in tone. Listen to one of Johnny's CD's or see him live and you won't know which one has the Chromes on it just by sound alone. Well worth ten bucks to try a set and it shouldn't need a total setup just for a try.
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lee



Joined: 13 Feb 2005
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PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2006 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't have the Gibson guitar. I have a semi hollow body Epiphone. Nevertheless, I put the D'Addario Chromes on it. I really like the sound and feel. The .10 or .11's work great.

Johnny says he uses between .09 and .11.

http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/001829.html
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