f.j.w. -> Reference string (Jun. 22 2017 11:06:15)
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Hi What string do you use if you want to evaluate a guitar? It is useful to have a reference string that you always use for this purpose. It has be a neutral sounding string, and it has to be a fairly well known string. For violins I use Obligatos, Larsen for cellos and Spirocore for double basses. Violas,,,,, always a problem with strings, Larsen A, Helicore D, Spirocore G and C. For guitars I have never really had a reference string. I am a violin maker, and I have only just begun to work with guitars seriouIy. I have always used D'Addario Pro Arte J45, just out of habit. Recently I have begun to dislike them more and more. I have, on my teacher's recommendation tried Savarez Red Card, and I like them much more. So what do you guys use for a reference string? A reference string is not necessarily your favourite string, or the string that works best with your favourite guitar. Do you use the same reference string for flamencos and classicals, or do you use different reference strings? Frank JW
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