F-50R string change -- lots o' choices

[vintage52]

Hi Chazmo

I've noticed I can't add attachments to the forum.

I was doing an a/b and yeah, the 80 model is quite different to "Cap".

Different bridge and I'm not sure if it's an optical illusion but looks to be a bit of a difference in over all body shape.

I've only managed to get one piccie of the body - camera died.

 

[chazmo]

Bub,

Thanks, man. This is a sweet axe. No question!

Bill,

The body shape definitely has changed a bit over time. I even see it between Cap and my '71 Westerly.

I don't know how to do attachments here, but I put my photos up on photobucket.com and put links to the pictures here.

Looking forward to seeing some pix of an '80 version.

 

[Treem]

Tonight, I tried the Cleartone's Red Copper Bronze String 11s on my GF40 and I'm blown away. :shock: :shock: :shock: Being Mahogany Back & Sides The Tone Sounded Really Good....More Warmth and Clearity!! ROARING! 8) I'm trying the Light and Medium gauge next!!! I recommend it!!!
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=re...d=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=red+string&_osacat=0

If you don't like them, send them to me! :wink:

 

[chazmo]

Treem,

Glad you're enjoying the "Red" strings. I've seen a lot of mixed reports around the web -- kind of a love it or hate it scenario.

I still have my set from page 1 of this thread. I was indeed thinking of using them on my mahogany Ibby 6-string (AW-60).

 

[Treem]

Hi Chazmo,

Btw, you got me interested on the Thomastik Spectrums! I've tried the plectrums and they're pretty good sounding strings. Right now, I have the Spectrums in a 12-string set (11s) and will be putting them on my JF65-12 real soon! But can't wait to try the Spectrum on any of my 6 string!

Treem 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[markus]

… I have the Spectrums in a 12-string set (11s) and will be putting them on my JF65-12 real soon!

Let us know what you think about them!
Markus

 

[Treem]

… I have the Spectrums in a 12-string set (11s) and will be putting them on my JF65-12 real soon!

Let us know what you think about them!
Markus

I got my 12-string back from my guitar guy yesterday, after a set-up and a bridge saddle put in. He did put some new set of 10s, probably Martins 80/20. But they sound very new and crispy. So that's when I knew that it's time to try out the Spectrums!!!

Man, I am sold on the Spectrums!!! They sound very warm and balance on the 12-string! And I would buy them again and again! I'm going to purchase a couple of sets for my 6-stringers!

Spectrums are bomb! really good!!

Treem 8) 8) 8)