gato -> RE: Does anyone use low tension strings? (Jun. 19 2010 22:58:53)
|
I just use the tension and thickness for the kind of sound I want to achieve. It all varies and getting acquainted with a variety of strings is a great thing to do, and you might even write down the results for your particular guitar if you have the mind for that. Augustine blue is thicker than black, while I find the two string varietys are different I prefer black for much more intricate work, while blue seems to play simply and loud. Of course what strings you use seem to best situate yourself thru availability, and right now the closest retailer for my day sells D'addario. It used to sell the Augustine and I could get what I wanted between blue, red, and black. I have a retailer much farther away that sells Augustine, and a large outlet near that that has all varieties. I don't have the time to waste. So I get what I can and I fill up a wooden box with the strings that I purchase and and I use what I have. I am afraid it's all as simple as that. But, of course, having a variety to choose from when you do choose depends solely on the style of music, the required technique, and the sound, which go together, but you find your way and it's always a good idea to ask a reputable dealer. But not all strings play the same music which is my point and that's obvious. Sometimes I will take advantage of different technique and sound for the strings that I will have on the guitar, and I will do that for the life of the strings and then change up, which is really something I have to realize, accept, and follow thru on. Other wise I don't know any other reason to rate a string. Use what you can and apply it to your advantage is what I am saying. And most of all, do the work and apply yourself for the string and guitar to achieve the results. Acoustics is something else that plays in to that, and you might even find that when you can really hear your guitar it's easier to play. Muffled areas are terrible. Gary
|
|
|
|