Edspyhill05
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My question is somewhat relevant to this discussion. I’m finding that most strings sound good when strumming basic open chords. I’m having problems finding a set of strings that sound good for Fingerstyle when playing from the 4th to the 8th fret. On my Pono tenor I have PHD strings, and like all the other strings I’ve tried, the volume drops off significantly. I’ve tried Martin Sets, several D’Addario sets, Aquila, fluorocarbon sets.
I just bought an Islander MSC-4 and hope I don’t have to go through the same expense. Aquila strings are voiced for strumming open chords. The stock Aquila strings have the typical thubby high G string. Why can’t they use the same string used for the A string.
If anyone has had similar experiences finding the strumming vs. Fingerstyle balance I’d be interested in your journey.
Ed
I just bought an Islander MSC-4 and hope I don’t have to go through the same expense. Aquila strings are voiced for strumming open chords. The stock Aquila strings have the typical thubby high G string. Why can’t they use the same string used for the A string.
If anyone has had similar experiences finding the strumming vs. Fingerstyle balance I’d be interested in your journey.
Ed
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