D9th String Set for Pedal Steel

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 17 Jul 2019 10:35 am

I've added D9th strings to the Forum Catalog, for those interested in shifting down from E9th to D9th.

www.steelguitarshopper.com/d9th-ghs-nic ... d-strings/

Here's a good D9th 4+5 copedent based on Johnny Cox's D13th:

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 25 Jul 2019 5:09 am

Awesome!

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 26 Jul 2019 2:50 am

I just ordered a set of D-9th strange just trying to figure out which guitar I'll put them on,Then I'll order some more.

Gary Cosden · Post by **Gary Cosden** » 26 Jul 2019 5:21 am

I have not been able to get a wound sixth to work for me in regular E-9 so like a lot of people I use a plain. I'm wondering if the .026 wound will work with a Franklin change in D-9 on my guitar and I'm thinking of ordering just a single .026 to try it out SO... just to be clear is this the same string you are using in these sets "GHS .026 Progressive Wound"? Thanks in advance.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 26 Jul 2019 6:34 am

Gary,

The GHS Progressive wound strings are a brighter sounding alloy than nickel wound, which is what I used for these D9th sets. I have a lever that lowers .026w F# to E on my guitar. I've tried several brands and alloys without a problem.

Gary Cosden · Post by **Gary Cosden** » 26 Jul 2019 10:24 am

Thanks b0b. I just went ahead and ordered a set. I'm looking forward to trying out D9 and thanks for putting these sets together.

Gary Cosden · Post by **Gary Cosden** » 5 Aug 2019 2:49 am

I put a set on this weekend and just in case anyone else is wondering if they can get a wound 6th string to work with a Franklin change on a 3/2 changer I can say that in my case it did work out just fine. I had to move the pull rod to the hole furthest from the the cross-shaft and use the hole in the changer closest to the axle. It just tuned up without having to go for more pedal travel. It's really great to have a wound 6th string again! My first impressions of D9 are good in general. The guitar seems to sound a little more open and meatier if that makes sense. I'll know more after playing out a few times. Thanks for offering these sets b0b.