Jagwire Strings

Austin Tripp · Post by **Austin Tripp** » 2 Sep 2008 8:17 pm

Who uses Jagwire Strings? I have been using George L's and love the tone, I have not had one to break, and they are easy to keep clean. But several steel guitarist are telling me to use Jagwire. Well, does anyone know where I can get an E9th and C6th set? Do they have a website? Also, what is the difference between George L's and Jagwires? Thanks everyone!

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 2 Sep 2008 8:25 pm

b0b sells them here right on the forum. Just clic on "strings" at the top of the forum page. I use Ricky Davis series Jagwires.

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 3 Sep 2008 4:10 am

I use Lloyd Green's on my fingertip and the special push-pull sets on my Emmons.
Their address is:

Jagwire Strings
605 W. Arnold Lake Road
Harrison Mi. 48625

or www.jagwirestrings.biz

or 989-539-7808
Try a set Austin you won't be disappointed.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 3 Sep 2008 5:20 am

I use George L's "Nashville Gauges" on my D-10 Franklin. I've tried the Jagwire's and they seem "stiff" compared to the George L's.

I tried them and went back to the George L's. But a lot of Steeler's on the forum are using them.

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 3 Sep 2008 6:54 am

I have been using Jagwires for over 5 years..the tone is always great,I have broke 1 string in that time!! For me..none better..The same goes for Danny And Regina and all the crew at Jagwire!

Tamara James · Post by **Tamara James** » 3 Sep 2008 7:10 am

Danny and his crew are great folks. I had the pleasure of meeting them in Ashtabula, OH a few months ago. I enjoyed hearing Danny Play his PSG.

They also have some mica polish that is top notch for the job. If you go with some Jagwires, check into that if you need mica polish. I love it.

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 3 Sep 2008 9:52 am

Junior Knight wrote:I have been using Jagwires for over 5 years..the tone is always great,I have broke 1 string in that time!! For me..none better..The same goes for Danny And Regina and all the crew at Jagwire!

You said a mouthful there Junior. I can't say enough good about the whole operation. They are a top notch company to me.

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 3 Sep 2008 10:05 am

Jag's are terrific! Love 'em!

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 3 Sep 2008 11:13 am

Been using them for about 4 years now and have broken maybe 4 strings in that time although two were probably caused by a bur on the finger.

I usually change strings after playing three weekends.

Had a set on a Dekley and the third didn't break for almost 6 months.

Austin Tripp · Post by **Austin Tripp** » 3 Sep 2008 1:07 pm

Hey everyone, thanks for the help. Maybe I will try a set (or 2 or 3) just to see whats going on. Do they have much tone difference than George L's? Thanks

_Austin Tripp

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 3 Sep 2008 2:57 pm

Are George L's stainless steel?

bob

Austin Tripp · Post by **Austin Tripp** » 3 Sep 2008 3:13 pm

Hey Bob, Yes George L's are stainless steel, they stay in tune really good too.

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 3 Sep 2008 3:31 pm

I use jagwires. I have seen Danny on several occasions offer to help a steeler in need on this forum at no charge and the class , professionalism and kindness he has displayed on these occasions are more than enough reason for me to support his product. I dont buy alot of strings, but i might as well buy those that I do from a company and person I really respect and admire. which is also why I buy them from the forum.

mike nolan · Post by **mike nolan** » 3 Sep 2008 6:01 pm

Great strings, great people...... you can't go wrong.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 4 Sep 2008 5:45 am

Best strings on the Block.

Danny and Company are just about the most kindest and helpful folks on the planet; They aim to please.
Ricky

Tom Buur · Post by **Tom Buur** » 7 Sep 2008 9:17 am

Who makes Jagwire strings? Never heard about them before I started steel this Spring. So I guess they are made by one of the manufacturers who make 6-string stuff?

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 7 Sep 2008 10:15 am

I've been using them for a few years now and have only broken 1 third string (left it on too long).

The one complaint I have with Jagwires is with the thick wound strings, specifically the 9th and 10th strings on the c6th. The quality control at the ball end of the winding doesn't seem very consistant. I have been using a .070 on my 10th string on C6th for years. About every third set of jagwires, the winding at the ball is actually the thickest part of the winding (right up against the ball) making it impossible to fit in the slot of my Carter. Trying one from another set will usually get me a good one.

I think I am going to switch to a .068 and save the .070 strings to use on the Sho~Bud which the strings mount on a post instead of in a slot.

Walter Haynes · Post by **Walter Haynes** » 7 Sep 2008 7:39 pm

I met Danny in St.Louis when I was inducted in 2003 and he said why don,t try a set of Jagwires. I had not heard of Jagwires before and I am sure glad I tryed the set he gave me to try. I have used Jagwires ever since, best string made period!

Walter Haynes

Bob Mainwaring · Post by **Bob Mainwaring** » 7 Sep 2008 8:03 pm

Hi there folks,
I've been using Jagwire strings for many years now on the ol' Z.B. and just love them.
My 3rds used to last me a matter of three/four weeks at the most, but just for the hell of it strange to relate is that this last one was replaced exactly 12 months ago yesterday!!!!!!! I just can't believe it.

All Z.Best

Bob Mainwaring.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 7 Sep 2008 11:50 pm

Well, here's another convinced & happy jagwire user

Russ Hicks on E9 (love them 011.5) & Sarah Jory on C6
i get mine right here on the fo'................bro' !

http://pedalsteelmusic.com/strings.html

Rick Winfield · Post by **Rick Winfield** » 8 Sep 2008 3:50 am

I've used the "Ricky Davis" Nickel ,E9th & C6th, exclusively, for the last 15 months. Sound great, stay in tune, and NEVER broke one ! (I use Jeff's tuning chart)
bought them from b0b
Rick

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