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Topic: 3th String 0.12 |
Adair Torres
From:
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 6:04 pm |
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How many steelers are using 0.12 on 3th string..?
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 6:11 pm
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I have used one quite a bit, feels awfully tight though, Cut your finger off, when they go!  |
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joe long
From:
San Antonio, Texas
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 6:14 pm
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| Mike Cass turned me on to it several years ago. Yes, when it lets go it will get your attention. |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 6:25 pm
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| I use .012 and have for a long time, Due to my playing schedule(two to three nights a week) I change it every week. Ain't broke one yet. I use Frenchy's Silent Series nickel.Jody. |
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Michael Douchette
From:
Gallatin, TN (deceased)
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Adair Torres
From:
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 6:54 pm 0.12
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I use .012 on my Emmons for a long time too, Due to my studio session schedule. I change it every week or every 10 days . Ain't broke one yet. I also use Frenchy's Silent Series nickel ,for me, the best string ever. I'm trying .011 on my Derby and I'm starting to brake that 3th string again...!!!!!
Adair Torres
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Adair Torres - Boss at TowerS Steel Guitars
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Emmons SD10 3X8 Black 1994.
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TowerS SD10 3X5 Imbuia Mica Finish 2018 |
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Jeff Watson
From:
Anza, CA. USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 7:00 pm
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| I've used one for as long as I can remember. |
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Adair Torres
From:
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 7:02 pm
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Sorry steelers.....I meant, break
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Adair Torres - Boss at TowerS Steel Guitars
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Zum D10 8X7 Wineberry 2010.
Emmons SD10 3X8 Black 1994.
Derby D10 8X8 Rosewood 2008.
TowerS SD10 3X5 Imbuia Mica Finish 2018 |
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Jack Dougherty
From:
Spring Hill, Florida, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 7:29 pm
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Adair Torres
From:
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 7:33 pm
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Great Jack..
I'll try 11.5 on my Derby
Thanks
AT
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Adair Torres - Boss at TowerS Steel Guitars
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Zum D10 8X7 Wineberry 2010.
Emmons SD10 3X8 Black 1994.
Derby D10 8X8 Rosewood 2008.
TowerS SD10 3X5 Imbuia Mica Finish 2018 |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Jeff Hyman
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 8:15 pm
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Adair,
I visited your website. The song Sweet Memories... What ax were you using? The Derby or Emmons? Sure has a beautiful tone. You have a nice clean touch. Many PSG players in Brazil? |
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Charles Davidson
From:
Phenix City Alabama, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 9:27 pm
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Use an 011 on my 74 MSA classic,it's VERY,VERY,RARE that I break one on this guitar.DYKBC.
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 7 Oct 2008 11:58 pm
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| 011.5 jagwire that i get from the forum |
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Mark Durante
From:
St. Pete Beach FL
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 2:29 am
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| I went to a (Jagwire) .012 last year on my S-10 Emmons and haven't broken one yet. |
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Tony Davis
From:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 3:51 am
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For a few years om my 74 Emmons I had to use a 10 guage...moved up to 11......but kept breaking maybe 6 ..to get one up to pitch.......made a little Gismo to change the angle which was OK for many years,,,,,but now I am just using 012 with no prob...and no Gismo
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 6:24 am
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I have used a 12 for years.
It helps fatten up the sound of that high string. |
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 8:11 am
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| I use 0.0115 or 0.012. For me it balances better with the other strings. An 0.011 always sounds thin and weak to me. I haven't noticed any differences in breakage. |
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Adair Torres
From:
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 12:50 pm
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| Jeff Hyman wrote: |
Adair,
I visited your website. The song Sweet Memories... What ax were you using? The Derby or Emmons? Sure has a beautiful tone. You have a nice clean touch. Many PSG players in Brazil? |
Hi Jeff..
I recorded that video playing my Emmons.
I am the only professional musician who plays pedal steel here in Brazil. Probally the only who makes money with that job.
I've had students every now and then, but...they usually give up too easily....
Thank you for the nice comment.
Adair Torres
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Adair Torres - Boss at TowerS Steel Guitars
__________________
Zum D10 8X7 Wineberry 2010.
Emmons SD10 3X8 Black 1994.
Derby D10 8X8 Rosewood 2008.
TowerS SD10 3X5 Imbuia Mica Finish 2018 |
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Leon Roberts
From:
Tallahassee,FL USA
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 1:11 pm
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| I had to stop using a .012 when I started taking an asprin every day. |
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Jim Eaton
From:
Santa Susana, Ca
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 4:02 pm
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I have used .012's ever since Jeff Newman told me to back in 1976. They don't hurt any more that an .011 when they break and IMHO they really sound better.
JE:-)> |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 6:24 pm
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| Yep I have used .012's on my Super Pro and my MCI for 20 odd years, and now use jagwire 0115's on my Zums - probably not much difference between the two. |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 8 Oct 2008 6:56 pm
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| I've always used 12's on my p/p, pro II and Zum. |
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bill dearmore
From:
Belton,Tx.,USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2008 9:16 am
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| I tried a .013 about 10 weeks ago...I love it and it has not broken yet. I guess I should change it pretty soon before the explosion...lol. It sure makes the ZUM sound bigger. I also use a .015(4th),.019(5th). Good luck |
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Adair Torres
From:
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted 10 Oct 2008 9:49 am
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| bill dearmore wrote: |
| I tried a .013 about 10 weeks ago...I love it and it has not broken yet. I guess I should change it pretty soon before the explosion...lol. It sure makes the ZUM sound bigger. I also use a .015(4th),.019(5th). Good luck |
Bill,
You really have a heavy sound...
Take care with that explosion..  .
Adair Torres.
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Adair Torres - Boss at TowerS Steel Guitars
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Zum D10 8X7 Wineberry 2010.
Emmons SD10 3X8 Black 1994.
Derby D10 8X8 Rosewood 2008.
TowerS SD10 3X5 Imbuia Mica Finish 2018 |
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