string guage question

skpr41 · Unread post by **skpr41** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:55 am

i'm about ready to change my strings on my taylor 110 for the first time. i'd like to try using lights, but after reading some info from the taylor site, i'm not sure if i should.

from their info, they say you might have to get your guitar set up if you change brand and/or size. also they say that using lights on dreds don't produce as much tone and volume.

would like you guy's opinions on what i should do. who there uses lights on their dreadnought? you think getting a setup from a pro guitar tech is necessary if i switch? also, what difference would i expect between lights and mediums?

thanks!

Pickles · Unread post by **Pickles** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:24 am

Taylor dreads come stock with medium elixirs i believe. mediums produce a louder and bassier sound than lights. if you decide to get lights, have your truss rod adjusted.

sunglassesatnight · Unread post by **sunglassesatnight** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:52 am

But of course, keep the elixirs, regardless of the gauge.

QuattroDore · Unread post by **QuattroDore** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:20 pm

There are no way they come with Mediums. I would guess lights or medium lights, but most people dont have the calluses to play mediums, let alone able to bend notes into tune.

Lose the elixirs on dreadnaughts. Too bright. D'addarios all the way. jmho.

Pickles · Unread post by **Pickles** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:37 pm

Quattro...... elixir mediums come stock on dreads... and elixirs own. keep elixirs

QuattroDore · Unread post by **QuattroDore** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:42 pm

what guage then? I'm looking for a number

mbgreen · Unread post by **mbgreen** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:47 pm

.013/.017/.026/.035/.045/.056 = Elixer Mediums.

Get some non-coated light strings for your dred. They'll sound a lot better. (ie: Not two weeks old right when you put them on.) The light gauge will be much easier on you too, if youre a beginner. The shop you bought the guitar at should make the necessary adjustments at no charge.

QuattroDore · Unread post by **QuattroDore** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:49 pm

Here's the scoop. On the dreads, they equip with mediums, on the auditoriums they come with lights.

Elixirs are for girls. Wink wink.

tjmac66pc · Unread post by **tjmac66pc** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:51 pm

i love medium elixirs....i changed over from Martins about 2 months ago and i'm in love with the sound and durability of elixirs

QuattroDore · Unread post by **QuattroDore** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:55 pm

Durability, smuribility. D'adds

And the B's are going nowhere with a washout like Potvin betwixt the pipes. (had to throw that in).

tjmac66pc · Unread post by **tjmac66pc** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:57 pm

QuattroDore wrote:Durability, smuribility. D'adds

And the B's are going nowhere with a washout like Potvin betwixt the pipes. (had to throw that in).

haha, Potvin shouldn't be the focus...the youngster Raycroft should be, and he's been playing phenomenal to this point...B's will be a worthy contender this year :twisted:

QuattroDore · Unread post by **QuattroDore** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:00 pm

shoulda kept lord byron

tjmac66pc · Unread post by **tjmac66pc** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:02 pm

QuattroDore wrote:shoulda kept lord byron

screw that...we shoulda kept Andy Moog! That guy was a frikken God!

QuattroDore · Unread post by **QuattroDore** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:20 pm

You're incorrect. He was one deke away from breaking a hip.

Most boring and static goaltender I've ever seen.

DMBFan63 · Unread post by **DMBFan63** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:19 pm

I read the topic as String Sausage question.. then i used my brain and realized it said string gauge.. lol

Just a random post, no help at all

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