Since I bought my 83' F-20 about 2 years ago I have used 12-54 light gauge strings on it. I was wondering if I changed strings to the 11-50 set if the guitar would sound more resonant?
I have heard many acoustic guitar makers use 13's on the dreadnought guitars and 12's on the auditorium guitars because heavy strings can deaden the top/ cause it not to vibrate to its maximum. My f-20 sounds good with 12's but it is a very tight, dry sound, and wonder if going down a gauge would open it up a little. The scale length is as a normal Guild, 25 7/8. Before I try some new strings, wanted to get some input first, I'd hate to waste a good set of strings if I don't have to. It would be nice to hear from some of the "techies" to weigh in here as well!
What strings do the other f-20 users use? Do I have to change the saddle for the strings to intonate better?
Finally what about a case for the f-20........... just kidding on that one
I have heard many acoustic guitar makers use 13's on the dreadnought guitars and 12's on the auditorium guitars because heavy strings can deaden the top/ cause it not to vibrate to its maximum. My f-20 sounds good with 12's but it is a very tight, dry sound, and wonder if going down a gauge would open it up a little. The scale length is as a normal Guild, 25 7/8. Before I try some new strings, wanted to get some input first, I'd hate to waste a good set of strings if I don't have to. It would be nice to hear from some of the "techies" to weigh in here as well!
What strings do the other f-20 users use? Do I have to change the saddle for the strings to intonate better?
Finally what about a case for the f-20........... just kidding on that one