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John Turbeville

 

From:
Carlsbad, ca
Post  Posted 6 May 2011 11:49 am    
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Anyone tried that for like the high G# string to get a little more sustain??
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Chuck Thompson

 

From:
Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 6 May 2011 1:09 pm    
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John, Im curious too.

I use an .0115 for the G# but I am thinking about trying the Jagwire Paul Franklin set that has a .012 for a G# and heavier on the other strings as well.

Anyone using Paul Franklin Jagwires?
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John Turbeville

 

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Carlsbad, ca
Post  Posted 6 May 2011 1:46 pm    
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I play 6 string electric and use as heavy as i can go and still get the bends in there. Seems that you could really beef up the gauge and get a lot more sustain on these guys.
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Paul Sutherland

 

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Placerville, California
Post  Posted 6 May 2011 1:47 pm    
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I've used a 12 on the G# and a 15 on the E (E9 neck). I liked the sound; not sure if it was sustain, but it sounded richer and fuller. But I'm back to an 11 and a 14 to reduce the pedal pressure. I reserve the right to change my mind again.
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John Turbeville

 

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Carlsbad, ca
Post  Posted 6 May 2011 3:04 pm    
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i just threw a 13 on the G#, seems to sound great, I'm playing out tonight see how it goes.
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