String Gauges (again)

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 19 Dec 2001 1:39 pm

I just received Jerry Byrd's complete study book. In the section on the C6th tuning he recommends a plain .023" or .024" in the G position (4th string). Most string sets make this a .024" wound. Is anyone using this string (.024" plain) with better sound than a .024" wound? I have a 22&1/2" scale.

I hesitate to question anything Jerry says. It's almost like telling God what to do.

Rick

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 19 Dec 2001 1:42 pm

I've used both plain and wound. I prefer the plain, and don't seem to suffer the intonation problems others have complained about, at least to ears

Bill

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 19 Dec 2001 1:47 pm

Make that "my ears"

Bill

mikey · Post by **mikey** » 19 Dec 2001 3:46 pm

what works for JB might NOT work for you....you ain't him...I personally never use over a 22p..I use 26 or 27w for the G..on short scale...
Mike<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by mikey on 19 December 2001 at 03:47 PM.]</p></FONT>