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Dirk
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Netherlands
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Posted - 02/08/2010 :  17:04:27  Show Profile  Visit Dirk's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by natthu


Bass: Hardly ever change them, if they are starting to sound a bit yuck I boil them in water for 10 mins (gets rid of 95% of the gunk).



I do this too, but I add baking soda to the water and let 'em boil at least 15 minutes. Works great.
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Witloofboer
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Belgium
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Posted - 02/08/2010 :  19:09:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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Originally posted by silvertone6120


Then you need to try flats...they nail the "thuddy" sound(I say this in a good way) and flats last a long time, much longer than roundwounds(although the plains will obviously have to be replaced more often).



Check! I change mine when they break.
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skugga
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Australia
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Posted - 02/09/2010 :  03:03:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
When I was playing a lot more and doing constant recitals I'd change them every week and/or the day before a recital. And this was on a Floyd Rose...

These days maybe twice a year. Plus I have more guitars now so less wear in total.
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natthu
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Australia
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Posted - 02/09/2010 :  03:15:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob

As a matter of interest.
All Maton's are now factory fitted with Elixers.




Cheers Dr Bob, I did not know that! Is that a recent thing? I mean my EM325C is dated 05/08... is that recent enough that the strings would be Elixers?
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Dr. Bob
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Australia
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Posted - 02/09/2010 :  11:51:12  Show Profile  Visit Dr. Bob's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by natthu

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob

As a matter of interest.
All Maton's are now factory fitted with Elixers.




Cheers Dr Bob, I did not know that! Is that a recent thing? I mean my EM325C is dated 05/08... is that recent enough that the strings would be Elixers?


Hi nathu
I'm not certain when they switched to Elixer Strings.
Here is a link on their "specifications" page.
http://www.maton.com.au/acoustics/specifications.html

The owners booklet that came with your 325 might contain a word or two about where yours came fitted with Elixers.
It is definitely mentioned in my booklet.
My booklet is the one that you can download here:
http://www.maton.com.au/service/warranty-care.html

Here is an extract directly from their Specs page:
All Maton acoustic guitars are strung with
Elixir Ultra-Thin NANOWEB� coated light gauge strings (0.012 - 0.053)
The use of Elixir Strings ensures that each Maton Guitar will perform to its maximum potential,
even after months of being played in a retail store.


And here is the link to Elixer Strings if anyone is interested:
http://www.elixirstrings.com/

I hope this helps.
Regards Dr. Bob.

Perhaps we should start a seperate thread about Maton Guitars?

Edited by - Dr. Bob on 02/09/2010 11:52:44
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