Picking up my NS tonight!!
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Oct 06, 2015 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
I see that Emmett recommends the heavier set, but I'm interested in other opinions? Any advantages/disadvantages to one or the other? I'm about to close a deal on my first NS and I'm very excited! I'll be tuning in straight 4ths. Thanks much... Kris |
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| Author: | Skydiver [ Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
I didn't know there were different gauges for NS/Stick strings. I know you can My strings say Medium/Heavy Gauge. That was all they used to have listed. I'm going to shoot an email to Gary and see what he says. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
Yeah, that's the impression I was under as well. I thought that because of the scale length, there was only one set that would cover that range. The NS that I'm buying is in Crafty tuning now, so I thought I'd check before I ordered the new strings. Much appreciated Dean... Kris |
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| Author: | Skydiver [ Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
Gary got back to me and confirmed that the Heavy Gauge is the one they were selling before. (Medium/Heavy Gauge) Gary hasn't played around with the medium gauge yet so he doesn't have an opinion about it. But it will be a lower tension. I would stick with Heavy Gauge. I have no issues with it and really like the sound... but that is me. |
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| Author: | rwkeating [ Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
Medium gauge should have a lighter tension than heavy gauge. Just clarifying as it sounded like you were saying the opposite. |
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| Author: | Skydiver [ Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
rwkeating wrote: Medium gauge should have a lighter tension than heavy gauge. Just clarifying as it sounded like you were saying the opposite. Yup! You are correct... I don't know where my head was on that one... Thanks for the correction... I will edit it on my post... |
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| Author: | Kris [ Thu Oct 08, 2015 7:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
So now I'm wondering if tighter tension is better because the action is so low, and with less tension there may be more opportunity for string buzz? I don't ever remember an issue with my Stick or Alto Stick, but this is a different beast. I appreciate everyone's insight here, thanks. Kris |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
Picking up my NS tonight!!
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| Author: | evil1603 [ Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
I imagine that you would need a custom set of strings if your new instrument is tuned in Crafty Tuning; a much lighter set. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NS String Set- Heavy or Medium Gauge? |
Agreed, I'll be ordering a straight 4ths set soon. I have the NS in hand, it's spectacular. Thanks Nick! Kris P.S. If anyone has an opportunity to deal with Nick "Klaus", he's a class guy. This is the second transaction we've had and both were great. |
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