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On Sun, 27 Jan 2002, coloradowoodie wrote:
> Would appreciate some "feedback" on what strings to try. I have a
> MIJ Jaguar and a USA Strat (with Fender noiseless pickups), Blackface
> Dual Showman, reissue Fender outboard reverb. Any suggestions as to
> specific strings- Brand, flatwound, roundwound, nickel plated, pure
> nickel, stainless, gauge, etc, etc. Being from Colorado and old
> enough to and have seen the Astronauts "live" numerous times, I love
> their sound but would like to learn what most are using today.
I use the following, but strings are really subjective, so you should
definitely experiment.
For a reasonably authentic surf sound on a Jazzmaster:
D'Addario Chromes 12-52
For good overall strings on a Strat:
D'Addario EXL115 nickel roundwounds 11-49
For good Shadows (British early '60s) Strat sound:
Rotosound guitar strings, mix of 12 and 13 gauge sets
(these are hard to find in the US, but sound great)
Good luck!
Ivan (The Space Cossacks)
