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Franklin

 

Post  Posted 22 Mar 2009 3:50 pm    
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Hello everyone. It was great to visit with so many folks at the Dallas show this year. Albert and Debbie were great hosts as always.

In Dallas I was asked alot about strings. I told several guys that I would post my opinion on the Jagwire strings. I've been using Jagwire's for over a year now. These strings are exactly what the doctor ordered. They consistantly sound great. They sustain and tune up perfectly and they are long lasting. I prefer the sound of Nickel to stainless steel on any brand of string. I love the way they respond.

Paul
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Michael Barone


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Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Post  Posted 22 Mar 2009 6:30 pm    
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Paul, about 2 years ago I learned that you use a .015 for string 4. I started using .015 for the 4th at that time and the tone is sweeter, and, absolutely no fear hitting the C pedal. Have you ever experimented with a heavier Jagwire gauge on string 2, like .016? As I remember your copedent has .015 there also.

I’ve been getting custom heavy Jagwire sets from the forum. Great product and super customer service by b0b.

Thanks

Mike
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Herb Steiner

 

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Spicewood TX 78669
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2009 5:44 am    
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I wasn't aware of your string brand, but your sound, Paul, was mighty! Thanks for great note choice and good vibes.

Dave Peterson was an eye-opener as well, though my bluegrass buddies tell me he's quite hip and well-known. I need to get out more.

Sorry for the hi-jack. Carry on.
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Marke Burgstahler


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SF Bay Area, CA
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2009 8:07 am    
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Hi all,

I've been thinking about trying the Jagwires. I've always used heavier strings on my 6 string for bottleneck, so I was leaning towards the same thing for my steel. I also love Paul's tone, so I gave the PF set a try.

All I can say is yeah buddy!

The nickel has a sweeter tone than the SS ones I've BEEN using, and the heavier strings are really nice too. The tuning seems very stable as well.

I'm sold. Very Happy
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Rick Johnson


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Wheelwright, Ky USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2009 4:59 am    
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You just can't beat Jagwire strings.
Danny is totally honest and a great
guy to deal with.

Rick

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Frank Harris

 

From:
San Diego, California, USA
Post  Posted 25 Mar 2009 7:06 pm     Jagwire strings
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Been using Jagwire for along time now the best and long lasting strings I have ever used. Thank You Jagwire Co. Frank Harris
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Buck Grantham


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Denham Springs, LA. USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2009 9:42 am    
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I,ve been using Jagwires for some time now and they are the best I have ever used . Stay in tune and very little breakage. Buck Grantham
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JR Ross


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New Mexico, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2009 11:32 am     Best Place to Buy?
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Who has the best prices on Jaguare Strings?
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T. C. Furlong


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Lake County, Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 28 Mar 2009 2:57 pm    
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JR,

I think we should all buy our strings from b0b and support the forum. I do. We get a great value in the forum. Part of the improved sound and minimum string breakage you'll get with forum-bought-strings is the good karma that comes with them.

TC
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Jerry L Miller

 

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Sublette, Kansas, USA
Post  Posted 28 Mar 2009 3:20 pm    
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Very Happy BOB has the best prices and great service Very Happy
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Jay Ganz


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Post  Posted 28 Mar 2009 3:22 pm    
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T. C. Furlong wrote:
JR,

I think we should all buy our strings from b0b and support the forum.
TC

Amen to that! I switched to them last year instead of the SIT's.
Those Jag 3rd strings last forever. Even on all my old 60's Emmons.
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Ernest Cawby


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Post  Posted 29 Mar 2009 9:27 am     Strings
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I have used Herbys Jags for near 3 yrs now never broke a string on 4 different guitars now on the 5th one the new Weenick Guitar.

ernie
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Bob Mainwaring

 

From:
Qualicum Beach Vancouver Island B.C. Canada
Post  Posted 3 Apr 2009 1:30 pm    
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The very best strings I've ever used in my life!!

I even use them on the ol' 5 straaaang as they're good for the benders too.

All Z.B.est.

Bob Mainwaring
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Michael Haselman


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St. Paul
Post  Posted 3 Apr 2009 6:29 pm    
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Been using them for about 4 years now, can't remember the last time I broke a 3rd or 5th. I used to change the 3rd after every 3rd gig or they'd break. Not that anyone cares, but I just wanted to get on the same thread as Paul Franklin!! Razz
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Jim Walker


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Headland, AL
Post  Posted 5 Apr 2009 11:28 pm    
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I have Been using Jagwires exclusively for a year now myself. My review would match Paul's word for word. I'm still waiting for Danny to send me a white decal..... Very Happy

JW
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Lem Smith

 

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Long Beach, MS
Post  Posted 6 Apr 2009 1:33 am    
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I've been thinking of trying them on my LDG. The Lloyd Green signature series seem to be what would be the best, as I prefer a wound 6th string, especially on a Sho~Bud. Just seems to sound better to me.

Guess I'll have to start counting my pennies up and order some from b0b before too long! Cool

Also, a question for Paul. I remember reading some time back, on the forum I believe, that you would change strings extremely often, maybe even during breaks on a session, if I remember correctly. Do you find that you don't need to change strings nearly as often now that you're using the Jagwires?

Thanks.
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Ricky Davis


From:
Bertram, Texas USA
Post  Posted 8 Apr 2009 5:44 am    
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Best string I've ever used bar none.

The 24" scale pedal steel is what I gaged my gauges to.
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Ricky Davis - Artist Series
Nickel E9th
Texas steeler Ricky Davis is best known for his recordings with Dale Watson, and for his spectaular restorations of vintage pedal steels. Ricky prefers heavier gauges on the E9th than most players, and uses a wound 6th string on the E9th neck. They seem to be very popular among Sho-Bud players.

These are nickel wound strings.

 E9th Tuning       
 -----------             
  F# .013           
  D# .015           
  G# .012           
  E  .014           
  B  .018p           
  G# .022w         
  F# .026           
  E  .030           
  D  .034           
  B  .038           

It is awesome to hear Paul is using the Jagwire(smart guy....ha.).
Ricky
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Bobby Flores


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Blanco, Texas, U.S.A. (deceased)
Post  Posted 8 Apr 2009 5:50 am     The BEST.
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Randy Reinhard & I both use Jagwire strings and love them. We were sold the first time we ordered them and put them on our axes. That's all we use! Jagwire strings have been very consistent and they sound great. After trying so many others, these are the BEST!
Bobby
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Jay Ganz


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Post  Posted 8 Apr 2009 6:02 am    
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You know...some months ago they sent me a set specifically designed for Push/Pull's to check out.
They were great, but I haven't heard anything more about them. Anyone know if they'll be offered in the future?
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Craig A Davidson


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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
Post  Posted 8 Apr 2009 7:29 am    
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For those of you that use them you already know about how good they sound and how they last longer. For those of you that don't use them you should and need to give them a try. I won't use anything else. I have the Lloyd Green set on my Fingertip and the Custom PP set on my Emmons with a slight change as I use a .022 wound on my sixth string. To me they are the best.
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Gary Morse

 

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Nashville,TN
Post  Posted 9 Apr 2009 8:57 pm     Jagwire Strings
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I've been using Jagwire Strings for the past few years and have to agree that they are the best string for pedal steel ever made. They last a long time and stay in tune consistently. I've also been using them for dobro with equally great results.
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memphislim


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Austin, Texas
Post  Posted 10 Apr 2009 6:45 am    
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Anybody besides me want Bob to carry this Jagwire set? They're nickel and the guages are a nice compromise for those of us liking the SIT Emmons set.

David Spires, E9th, Nickel

.012, .015, .0115, .014, .018,
.022p, .026w, .030, .034, .038

Let Bob know, or chime in if you want to help support the forum by buying this set if Bob offers them.
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Tommy Detamore


From:
Floresville, Texas
Post  Posted 11 Apr 2009 6:17 am    
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Just had to chime in too. There is really something special about Jagwires, and Danny is a first-class guy all the way....
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Carl Houtz


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Central Pennsylvania, USA
Post  Posted 14 Apr 2009 8:55 am     Dallas and Jagwire Strings
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I have used SIT Emmons Nichel strings for some time. I would like to change to the Jagwire strings and the David Spires E9 nickel would be just right. If Bob offers them on the forum, I am sure that I am not the only one who would be interested.
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b0b


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Cloverdale, CA, USA
Post  Posted 14 Apr 2009 1:26 pm    
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It's hard to keep a wide variety of Jagwire sets in stock. We can always substitute a couple of strings of different gauges in any of the sets that we offer, to meet your needs at no extra cost. The David Spires set is only two strings different from the Ricky Davis set.

Now, if we could just get enough shipments to keep up with demand.

Oh Well
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