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Topic: Strings for E9 |
Charlie Silliman
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 9 Jun 2009 12:28 pm |
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| This is my first post to the forum, having just been activated today. I having been visiting the forum for several weeks now and have enjoyed what I have read and learned. I am a composer/lyricist that playes piano and percussion and lives near Nashville, TN. I have loved "the sound" for years but have never touched an instrument. I just purchased a 3-year old Carter Starter and I will begin the next chapter in my musical journey this evening! My questions are these. Should I buy replacement strings from the forum or elsewhere? I'm all for supporting this group and if they make a small profit by selling strings (and for no shipping), so be it. On the other hand (great song, btw), I could just pick some up here in town. Next - What is the best lubricating oil to use on the various moveable parts of a steel? Would a 3 in 1 type do, or must I purchase some special type. Please advise and thanks. |
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Andy Sandoval
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Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 9 Jun 2009 1:25 pm
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| Hi Charlie and welcome to the Forum. I buy all my steel strings from Bob right here on the Forum. Besides good prices he stays on top of it and the strings arrive lickety split. As far as lubrication goes your gonna get a lot of different ideas on it but here's a link to get you started. Click Here |
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Hook Moore
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South Charleston,West Virginia
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Charlie Silliman
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 11 Jun 2009 5:21 am
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| Thanks for your responses. I will order some strings through the forum and research the oil issue from the links you sent. |
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 11 Jun 2009 5:24 am
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| Lubricant, not oil! |
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Hook Moore
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South Charleston,West Virginia
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Tommy Shown
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Denham Springs, La.
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Posted 12 Jun 2009 12:29 am
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| Hey Charlie, I bid you a fond welcome also, as far as strings go, I would recomend the GHS Boomers nickle wound strings for that guitar.Carter Starter is a good guitar if you are starting out. The nickle wound string gives a sweet mellow tone. Stainless strings can cause ruts in your rollers at the changer end of the guitar. |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2009 7:46 am
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The GHS Boomers for E9th have an .020 plain for the 6th string. Have you ever tried this on a Carter Starter, Tommy?
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John Bechtel
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Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Jun 2009 8:10 am
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As for lubrication of moving parts, Charles Stepp (Derby Steel Guitars) suggested “GUNK” Super Oil available for a very reaonable price at stores like Dollar General. From the makers of Liquid Wrench.
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