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Thread #135115   Message #3079887
Posted By: Will Fly
22-Jan-11 - 06:14 AM
Thread Name: Guitar string choices in the 1920s-30s
Subject: RE: Guitar string choices in the 1920s-30s
Nanowebs are excellent - the coating tends to fray around the soundhole if you use heavy pick work, but they certainly last a long time. I've recently been using Elixir Phosphor Bronze and they give a good sound. I like a bit of "clang" to my strings though - other guitarists may prefer a mellower sound. And a lot depends on the tonal qualities of the instrument as well.