LapSteel strings on resonator?

[David Slama]

I would like to try out different tunings on my square neck resonator. Stock string sets don’t match up.How about using lap steel guitar strings? I have had good luck with cobra coil strings from steel guitar Nashville. They will sell single strings, and I can make up my own set. Any ideas about that?

[Howard Parker]

Lots of places sell acoustic appropriate singles online. Check "Just Strings".

You can use lapsteel appropriate formulations in a pinch but those formulations (nickel, stainless, etc) might not have the tonal characteristics you desire.

Worst thing that'll happen is that you'll blow $6-10 on strings you don't care for.

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[Jerry Overstreet]

The word is that Steel Guitar Nashville moved to Texas somewhere but has gone silent since. Someone else was searching for Cobra Coils with no success. There are a few threads here if you want to search around.

Check with b0b's store here. He sells lap steel sets and I believe you can find singles too.

There are all kinds of online string vendors if you need a wider selection.

[Jeff Highland]

I use standard nickel wrap strings on my acoustic (and Reso) steels because I am using magnetic pickups, Not terribly keen on stainless.

[David Slama]

Pieced together what I needed on strings by mail. Thanks for your help.