rollerwound strings?

[Meggy]

Elderly Instruments has GHS brite flats In 12 guage.

Thank you bluemood - I really was after 13's to be honest - mainly to compare with the D'Addario half round 13's which I have become addicted to recently. But it appears the GHS max out at 12's (see below) so I may give the GHS 12's a go at some point, and I appreciate your help also!

I'll send you a set for free if you PM me your address. The heaviest they come in is 12's (what i have).

A really kind offer, and I really do thank you, but you should not have to go to the lengths of sending strings to the UK! Plus we can get the 12's briteflats over here, so no need really! I wish they made some in 13's though... EDIT: How many times did I use the word "really" in this post? Sometimes it would help if I read what I've typed before hitting the send button - oh well!

[spiral]

Thank you bluemood - I really was after 13's to be honest - mainly to compare with the D'Addario half round 13's which I have become addicted to recently. But it appears the GHS max out at 12's (see below) so I may give the GHS 12's a go at some point, and I appreciate your help also!

A really kind offer, and I really do thank you, but you should not have to go to the lengths of sending strings to the UK! Plus we can get the 12's briteflats over here, so no need really! I wish they made some in 13's though...

Your call. I already own 2 sets, will never use them, and they will be like $2 to send in an envelope. Buy a pint for someone you like, from me. I agree about the 13's, though the 12's aren't too light on the bottom.

[Meggy]

Your call. I already own 2 sets, will never use them, and they will be like $2 to send in an envelope. Buy a pint for someone you like, from me. I agree about the 13's, though the 12's aren't too light on the bottom.

You're a nice guy spiral! Go on then! I'll send you a PM with address. I did notice the 54 guage on the bottom, which helps somewhat, plus I have been OK with 12 sets in the past by changing the 2 plain strings to a 13 and 17 guage. And I have a friend who would definitely not refuse a pint! (another jazz guitarist as it happens)

[guildmann]

I have been using Roundwound 12's SIT Power Rounds Nickel $4/set on my Acoustic Archtops and Chrome flat wounds 12's on my laminate arch tops. i Too just recently purchased a Tacoma Archtop and love the sound of the round wounds. i guess it depends on the sound you're trying to get. It sure doesn't sound like a banjo. plays and sounds great! I'm also using TI Roundwound 12's on my 18" acoustic arch top. They sound and feel great but way too expensive. I plug in all my acoustic Archtops at gigs.

Rob

[SuperFour00]

SIT makes a "Brite Flat" that feels rollerwound. They sound pretty good. I hate GHS flatwounds ... horrible texture. My solution to flatwounds sounding dull is to use lighter wound strings on the E, A, and D and heavier strings on the G, B and high E. Chromes work for that, and any number of other brands, too. (D' Aquisto, D'Angelico, who knows who makes 'em?)

13, 17, w24, w30, w40, w50

That's a flatwound set that would start with an .011, but I replace the E, B and G

You can hear the clearer brighter tone of the bass strings and enjoy the heft of the trebles. Adjust pole pieces to taste.

[peterbright]

I sort of do the same thing as you do, Sam, with the E/B but what I do instead is I buy a set of .010's and .013's. Then I throw away the .010 (not really. I use the extra strings in my model aircraft scratchbuilding. they make great wires and plumbing.) Then I use the B string which is a .014 as my E string and so on sort of sliding the fingerboard over one string. Other guitarists fall over when I say I use a wound B string instead of a plain one. As far as the low E is concerned, I use the one out of the set of .013's which is .056. If I can get a few single .056's, then I don't need to get the .013 set. Strangely since my axe is well set up, I don't feel any real difference between the .013's and what I use.

I also like your solution for your final choice of string.

I use a T/I .018 wound b string...it rules...if others do not understand, it is their problem. If you can not bend it...go to the gym.