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Topic: Stock strings on an Encore? |
Karl Paulsen
From:
Chicago
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Posted 22 Jan 2017 5:40 pm |
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Hey Folks,
I was wondering what strings come stock on a standard E9 Zum Encore.
I know I could email Doug, but I figured why bother him when someone here probably already knows.
Thanks,
Karl |
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Jeff Heard
From:
Lopez Island, Washington, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2017 6:53 pm
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Karl,
I don't know the brand of strings ghe guitar comes with, but the gauges are .013, .015, .011, .014, .017, .020, .026W, .030W, .034W, .038W. |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 22 Jan 2017 8:22 pm
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But I ordered my Encore (008) with an .012" 3rd and an .018" 5th. No problem.
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Ben Waligoske
From:
Denver, CO
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Posted 23 Jan 2017 10:28 pm
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I may be mistaken, but I believe Doug ships with GHS strings. Further though, I don't think he minds a bit when folks contact him regarding anything about his guitars. In my experience, he's top notch for communication and customer support!
Also, FWIW I've taken to putting the Mike Siegler signature set of Jagwire Strings on my Encore and they play great on that guitar... |
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 24 Jan 2017 2:26 am
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| So far, the only brand of strings that I have found that have the same gauges that Doug suggests in the paperwork that comes with an Encore are the D'Addario EPS490 E9 strings. I'm on my second set and I like D'Addario strings, but I think I'll try a custom set from Livesteel strings the next time I change 'em. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2017 8:37 am
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Karl,
Is there something you don't like about the strings?
I ordered two new Williams guitars from Bill and there was something about the tone I didn't care for.
I contacted Bill and asked him if he put stainless steel strings on his guitars and he answered in the affirmative.
After I replaced the strings with nickel strings it sounded like I wanted it to. |
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Jeff Heard
From:
Lopez Island, Washington, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2017 10:32 am
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| Ben Waligoske wrote: |
Further though, I don't think he minds a bit when folks contact him regarding anything about his guitars. In my experience, he's top notch for communication and customer support!
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True. Doug builds a great guitar, and his customer service is outstanding! He's always gotten back to me promptly with answers to my questions, even as busy as he must be building guitars. |
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Karl Paulsen
From:
Chicago
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Posted 24 Jan 2017 3:40 pm
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| Erv Niehaus wrote: |
Karl,
Is there something you don't like about the strings?
I ordered two new Williams guitars from Bill and there was something about the tone I didn't care for.
I contacted Bill and asked him if he put stainless steel strings on his guitars and he answered in the affirmative.
After I replaced the strings with nickel strings it sounded like I wanted it to. |
Nothing wrong with the strings, they're just getting old and it might be time to replace soon. I've had the same set for a year. Finally broke one and I think I can tell the difference between the old and new.
I'll probably shoot Doug an email soon. He has been great as far as service. The pre-build back-and-forth was really easy and he was very helpful. |
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Jim Reynolds
From:
Franklin, Pa 16323
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Posted 27 Jan 2017 10:02 am
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I agree about Doug. He is with out a doubt, the finest man I've ever known. He will do what ever it takes to help you. On the StageOne, he recommends a .022W, not a plain, it does make a difference.
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2017 12:17 pm
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GHS Stainless are standard equipment.
I recommend Live Steel Strings as an upgrade. GHS does not sell a pre packaged set in the recommended sizes. |
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Jim Reynolds
From:
Franklin, Pa 16323
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Posted 27 Jan 2017 12:46 pm
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The .022W must just be on the StageOne. Is that correct Doug? Thanks guy. Your still tops.
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2017 10:52 pm
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| Bob Watson wrote: |
| So far, the only brand of strings that I have found that have the same gauges that Doug suggests in the paperwork that comes with an Encore are the D'Addario EPS490 E9 strings. I'm on my second set and I like D'Addario strings, but I think I'll try a custom set from Livesteel strings the next time I change 'em. |
Coincidentally, I've just recently added the D'Addario E9th and C6th pedal steel sets to the SGF Store: www.steelguitarshopper.com/daddario-e9th-xl-pro-steels/.
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