Are bronze strings the only option for playing ABG unplugged with acoustic guitars?
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I know nothing about ABG's or bronze strings but am buying an Olympia OB3CE very soon (just waiting for the check).
I've always been kind of jealous of my guitarist friends when they play their acoustics. Now I'll be able to sit in ! I just need to know what strings to get. I'll be playing with a pick.
Last edited by Squidfinger : 06-10-2005 at 12:42 PM.
Actually, those Olympia basses are quite loud. I reccomend using bronze strings, but it is not absolutley necessary. I just have never liked the sound of regular steel or nickel strings on an ABG. I have found that the bronze strings are generally louder acoustically.
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I kind of like flats on an ABG (or even better, on a fretless one). A lot of upright thump. You might consider it as an option, but it won't cut through as much as bronze or nickel/steel strings.
Actually, those Olympia basses are quite loud. I reccomend using bronze strings, but it is not absolutley necessary. I just have never liked the sound of regular steel or nickel strings on an ABG. I have found that the bronze strings are generally louder acoustically.
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My wife has one of these. Much louder than 99% of the ABGs on the market. The only things I have found that are louder is the old Ernie Ball Earthwoods, and the real deal Tacomas. The Olympia is Tacoma's import line.
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Actually, those Olympia basses are quite loud. I reccomend using bronze strings, but it is not absolutley necessary. I just have never liked the sound of regular steel or nickel strings on an ABG. I have found that the bronze strings are generally louder acoustically.
I have a Tacoma version and I could be heard just fine playing alongside 2 acoustic guitars and a mando. In fact, I got a lot of compliments on how full it sounded.
I use the bronze strings as well.
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! I just need to know what strings to get. I'll be playing with a pick.
