Kreature Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I got my new guitar top wrapped as it was being set up for a non-standard tuning. And again, I noticed it was different... I'll go back to "regular" after I wear these strings out. In my limited experience (only tried top wrapping like maybe 10 times, and each time I forget what it does), top wrapping just makes the strings feel too loose for my liking. Yeah, it's a style/preference/conditioning type of deal, but I like my action generally a little higher (only a little though) and the tension a little higher too. I find it hard to hit notes spot on on bends when the strings feel "too loose" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 It's just too much of a pain in the butt to me for something that makes little or no difference. Trying to feed the strings from the back side without the string coming through and scratching the top. Or you just have to string them all through the tail piece while it's completely off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonkers Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I do it, it's quick easy, I notice a difference in how the strings feel, maybe a difference in tone towards the positive, but that could be in my head. I definitely don't notice any negatives doing it this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rame Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I tried it once but didn't like it. It somehow felt "off" with regards to how my right hand sat on the bridge. Hard to explain but the strings break angle (even with the stop bar all the way down) just felt wrong. A subtle difference to be sure but I did notice it. I can't even remember how it changed the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 And I didn't want to waste a set of $22 strings to experiment' date=' so thanks for the help!!![/quote'] What kind of strings do you use that cost $22. Just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBB Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 What kind of strings do you use that cost $22. Just curious... http://www.juststrings.com/pyr-gf610.html?productid=pyr-gf610&channelid=FROOG I buy multiple sets and with shipping they are usually around 22 bucks a set. They're really good for a jazz or clean blues sound. Not so good for metal, but this axe won't be used for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil325 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 ive tried both and i dont really see the big difference. i mainly do traditional because thats how gibson does it, thats how i got the guitar, and thats how ill leave it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonkers Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 http://www.juststrings.com/pyr-gf610.html?productid=pyr-gf610&channelid=FROOGI buy multiple sets and with shipping they are usually around 22 bucks a set. They're really good for a jazz or clean blues sound. Not so good for metal' date=' but this axe won't be used for that.[/quote'] Flatwounds on an LP? (although I'd love to put these on my Gretsch or Casino ) But 22 bux for a set of strings is a bit too pricey, I'll stick with my D'Addario's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Flatwounds on an LP? Isn't that how Duane and Gregg did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonkers Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Isn't that how Duane and Gregg did it? Dunno, can find out about his guitars, amps, pedals, didn't find anything about the strings he used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hew Zonkers, Love you avatar. Jimmy is really showing his age, but he can still rock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonkers Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hew Zonkers' date=' Love you avatar. Jimmy is really showing his age, but he can still rock...[/quote'] Yup, and I dig that he's embracing his age, not dyeing his hair, botox or any of that crap. And if you saw the O2 concert in 2007, you know he can still blow the doors off a stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBB Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Isn't that how Duane and Gregg did it? I don't know if the Allmans used flat wounds. I do know, that flatwounds are the way many vintage strings were made. I wasn't trying to get the Allman sound, just used them to describe the stringing method. Didn't know what it was called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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