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I don't like Monels at all - dull and one-dimensional, and I don't really think they suit mahogany guitars than much more than spruce ones, they just sound less awful on them .
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I do have one reservation though, and it’s not a joke, given that I only really want to fit one set of strings (partly for wear and tear reasons).
…Why should I risk investing in a mere £8.95 set of strings for a three and half grand sculpture of exotic wood: when I would probably be more reassured by a more respectable seeming £12.99 set?, in terms of expense, that is.
Sorry.
but they need to bed in for a time
Would the price include a professional level of figment as well?
@smellyfingers I'd say arm yourself with a bunch of different brands, types and just work your way through. That's all it is, and you'll know when you get the sound.
PB
Monel
Silk & Steel
Nickel Bronze
Good luck mate
But given that I don’t want to be wearing the instrument (or my sanity) by fitting infinite string combinations: could you kindly inform us what gauge of string diameter you deploy on your axe with these Martin Monels- so as to get the ideal chord resonance?:))
But if you don’t have that info, no worries, I’ll try to experiment myself
To summarise I tried Martin Bronze strings and D’ EJ16’s on this all-hog guitar and neither sounded quite right, ie somewhat dissonant, as.if they were burying a somewhat better sound.
So I took some of the advice and fitted Martin Monels and the result for me is a much richer and fuller sound, more in tune with the nature of the wood, although I guess some ears might find the tone a bit muddier or murkier
So thanks again, and it’s a big relief that I now won’t have to murder anyone for giving me the incorrect string advice. That would have been a real drag.
Here’s a pic of the.instrument.
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