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Jim Kirby

 

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Default choice for strings on new build? 
A little different from the "what strings do you use?" thread, understanding that the ultimate choice of strings for a guitar is going to be a decision made between the guitarist and his instrument.

What strings do you typically put on a just-completed guitar that you are sending out the door (assuming the new owner hasn't made that choice)?

(I should provide some context - the guitar is a blanca built according to the GAL Barbero plan. Not done yet so I can't offer any comments on sound or anything.)
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Jim Kirby

 

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RE: Default choice for strings on ne... (in reply to Jim Kirby) 
I didn't expect that to be such an obscure question. What strings do you put on new guitars when you ship them out the door? I'm truly curious.
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Mar. 10 2012 19:33:21
 
Escribano

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RE: Default choice for strings on ne... (in reply to Jim Kirby) 
As a buyer, I would assume D'Addario EJ45 Pro Artes

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gounaro

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RE: Default choice for strings on ne... (in reply to Jim Kirby) 
Most of them ship the guitars with D' Addario J45 and Composites

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Anders Eliasson

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RE: Default choice for strings on ne... (in reply to Jim Kirby) 
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As a buyer, I would assume D'Addario EJ45 Pro Artes


Basically I ship with what I have... Most clients change the strings.
At the same time , 80% of the new guitars I send out are with J45 Pro arte. Reasons: cheap, very consistant and lots of players use them. So they are a very good reference point.

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Mar. 10 2012 21:08:06
 
Jim Kirby

 

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RE: Default choice for strings on ne... (in reply to Anders Eliasson) 
Thanks everyone.
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Mar. 11 2012 0:32:03
 
El Kiko

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RE: Default choice for strings on ne... (in reply to Jim Kirby) 
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D'Addario EJ45

yes my choice too. good strings ..good life ....good price...well known ....medium...I also like the EJ43's too the light version of them ,, gives a bit more of a flamenco rattle ....same price etc....

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RE: Default choice for strings on ne... (in reply to Jim Kirby) 
D'addario pro arte like everyone else.
As Anders says, they are the reference point as far as strings are concerned

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