| Subject: | Re: [RESOGUIT-L] Strings change | | Date: | Sunday, October 21, 2007 15:39:55 (-0400) | | From: | Bill Woolet <dobguit @.........net>
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I would agree with Lee. You need to use good strings when you are fairly
new at this, because when your strings are not up to par, and your "sound is
down", then your desire to play may dwindle a bit too. I am also an old
geezer and from my brief experience of about 10 years now, I like my "Tut
Taylor" to sound as good as possible, whether I'm playing for the public or
for myself. Makes practice a little easier with a set of nice, fresh
strings. Which reminds me---I need to change mine. So which do I use? I
have D'Addario on it at the moment, but think I prefer DHS. Just make sure
they are for Resophonic Guitar. I Was at a jam recently where a fella
couldn't understand why his reso didn't sound as good as mine. Primarily it
was because he had regular acoustic strings on it. Although here in E. TN
where there is lots of jammin' going on, it is still not a common occurrence
to find two resos at a jam session. Just one of the reasons I started my
"reso career" about 10 years ago. But, of course, being only 80, I have
lots of time yet to improve my technique. Y'all take care.
Bill Woolet
Subject: Re: [RESOGUIT-L] Strings change
> On 10/21/07, Mark Clifton <msclifton@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Practice behind closed doors, however, is a different game. While
>> practicing behind closed doors, just keep the old strings on til they rot
>> because no one will hear them. Then change 'em before you go out in
>> public
>> if you want.
>
> I disagree with Mark a bit on this, and Lennie Harvey touched on it.
> While it is important to have nice fresh strings when playing in
> public, I think you want to have good-sounding strings on when you
> practice as well. Especially when you are just starting out. The
> sound of dead strings can be frustrating and you really want the sound
> of your instrument to inspire you to play. At the beginning, you need
> as little frustration as possible. Mark and Lennie and I are old
> geezers and have been playing for a good while, and can probably stand
> old strings while we practice, but for someone new, I'd recommend
> keeping fresh strings on.
>
> So, to answer your question, probably about 5 months ago. ;-)
>
> When you change 'em you'll think you've gotten a new guitar!
>
> HTH,
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> Lee
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> Try different strings til you find what you like.
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>> Mark
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