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Topic: Pearse strings on a Regal |
James Quackenbush
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Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 6:10 am |
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| I have a couple of reso's , one of them being a Regal RD-45 that I'm tearing appart and re-doing as a project to see how much more volume I can get out of it...I'm probably going to be modifying the sound hole a bit by openning it up a little ...Is there anybody out there that has used the John Pearse strings on a Regal RD-45 with any success..I see that they're a bit heavier gauged than the other brands, which should probably give more volume, but I don't want to ruin my Regal if it's too much stress on it ..Thanks ..Sincerely, Jim |
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Ron Bednar
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Rancho Cordova, California, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 6:42 am
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James,
Don't think you should have any problems with pearse strings. But if you are worried you might consider trying a set of Newtone's. They are supposed to reach pitch at a much lower tension than others so you can use higher gauges without problems. They also make phospher bronze sets.
I read lots of good things about them and have some sets on the way to try myself. I'll post results after I get them.[This message was edited by Ron Bednar on 22 September 2003 at 07:45 AM.] |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 7:09 am
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I've become addicted to the Newtone strings;
'Aloha' (.015-.056) on my weissenborn style guitar, 'National' (.016-.059) on my squareneck reso and 'Master Class' (.012-052) on my regular acoustic.
As Ron says, they have a lower tension than other strings, and also a very sweet warm tone, especially the 'Aloha' strings. |
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James Quackenbush
From:
Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 8:00 am
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| Thanks for the reply guys....Let me know when you sting up with your new set Ron ...Warm is very nice, but I'm also looking for punch and volume ....Thanks again...Jim |
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Ron Bednar
From:
Rancho Cordova, California, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 8:14 am
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| They are making up a few sets of .018-.066 for me so I'll let you all know. Also got some of the Alohas for my Superior, really interested in seeing how those do. Going to try them on an Oahu too. [This message was edited by Ron Bednar on 22 September 2003 at 09:17 AM.] |
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Chuck Fisher
From:
Santa Cruz, California, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 12:21 pm
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| More about these Nutone aloha strings please, what are they wound with? Is there a website? |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 12:54 pm
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I would also like to know where these can be obtained. I have a couple of acoustics that need restringing.
Erv[This message was edited by Erv Niehaus on 22 September 2003 at 01:55 PM.] |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 1:17 pm
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So far I've found that "Palm Guitars" in Holland, "London Resonator Centre" in England, "Twelfth Fret" in Canada and one shop in Sweden offers them. Unfortunately, none of these stock all their types.
The best place to read about them is here: http://www.12fret.com/retail/newtone.htm
I order mine direct from Malcolm Newton, he can be emailed on this address; info@newtonestrings.com
Expect having to wait some time for the strings, he's making them as the orders come in....... |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 1:39 pm
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| I used to have a Flinthill and used Pearse strings exclusively. They sounded just fine. |
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Russ Young
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2003 2:50 pm
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Guitar Gallery seems by far to have the best selection of Newtone strings that I've seen.
I've never done business with them and I couldn't find an address on their web site -- is anyone else familiar with them?[This message was edited by Russ Young on 22 September 2003 at 03:50 PM.] |
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