Best brand strings for frequensator guitars

[supernova1281734074]

Hi,

This is probably a silly question to ask - but have been told in the past, that guitars with frequensator tailpieces needed extra length strings. Is this true??

 

What brands are good to use, I want to know before wasting my money, and live in England.

 

As theres knowledgable people on here, thought i'd ask.

 

John

[supernova1281734074]

I read once years ago that the longer strings behind the bridge reduced sustain and dulled the tone, as was the preference of Jazz players at the time it was designed.

 

What happens if you put the long frequensator on the E, A & D strings & reverse the frequensator tail piece - anyone tried it?? what's your thoughts

 

Any help would be appreciated

[Upiory]

Hi, John.

 

I can't really answer your question. I just didn't want you to feel alone out there.

 

Many guitarists with trapeze tailpieces favor heavier-gagued strings and sometimes flatwounds, but I think these choices are more stylistic than anything else. If I'm not mistaken, aren't Pyramid strings manufactured in the UK? The Beatles used them on their Casinos.

[brianh]

On a lot of brands, the winds don't reach far enough on the D string (short side of the freaky-sator).

 

This is a problem on the Emperor I have, but Gibson brand L5 strings are long enough and are great strings to boot.

[james_edward]

A regular set of D'Addario fit's my Riviera with frequensator just fine, even the D and G strings have to be cut.

 

I didn't notice any real difference when switching the long and short legs on the frequensator.

 

As far as sustain is concerned I don't know if it causes a loss, but for sure is it's quite comfortable to play and good for palm muting, I also find bending to be the easiest of any guitar I've owned.