Peter Frary
Well-known member
I've always used custom string sets on my guitars and ukuleles and seem to be getting increasingly picky as I get older. I've been experimenting with Seaguar fluorocarbon for the past year or so—Premier, Pink, Red, Blue—and finally, STS Salmon. They all sound and feel a little different but STS Salmon is among my favorites: sweet with slight brightness, extremely smooth surface, excellent intonation and resistant to shredding.
I've only used the 40LB .022" (.570mm) thus far as the first string is the most crucial to me and the hardest to find the right timbre. I installed it as the first string on a Romero Creations Replica tenor and Parlor guitar and both yield a sweet tone, excellent sustain and spot on intonation. Compared to Blue and Premier, it is smoother on the finger and darker in tone but slightly brighter than Pink (and Worth Browns). It's only been a week, but so far STS Salmon has proved to be highly resistant to wear from my fingernails. In contrast, nylon trebles only last me two or three days before my nails sandpaper the hell out of them and kill off the sustain and tone.
I plan to try the new Seaguar Gold when the price drifts down a bit.
I've only used the 40LB .022" (.570mm) thus far as the first string is the most crucial to me and the hardest to find the right timbre. I installed it as the first string on a Romero Creations Replica tenor and Parlor guitar and both yield a sweet tone, excellent sustain and spot on intonation. Compared to Blue and Premier, it is smoother on the finger and darker in tone but slightly brighter than Pink (and Worth Browns). It's only been a week, but so far STS Salmon has proved to be highly resistant to wear from my fingernails. In contrast, nylon trebles only last me two or three days before my nails sandpaper the hell out of them and kill off the sustain and tone.
I plan to try the new Seaguar Gold when the price drifts down a bit.