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Old 08-19-2008, 07:06 AM
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Ideas on a good set of strings

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I have a Warwick Stage II Streamer NT 5 and need some strings, any ideas? I would like something I could slap on and play finger style. Also something warm and fat with Growl. Is this possible.

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Old 08-19-2008, 08:46 AM
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Any Recommendations?

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Old 08-19-2008, 01:29 PM
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I guess you're looking for a good nickel round, but strings are so personal it's really hard to recommend a specific set.
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Old 08-19-2008, 03:27 PM
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Come on Ladies and Gentalmen.
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Maybe DR Lo-Riders in nickle?
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Old 08-19-2008, 07:34 PM
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Cool avatar dude - everybody here pretty much have favorites. As I know it "warm with growl" would be some kind of lighter gauge nickel rounds. I like SIT Powerwounds (about $17 locally).

Stainless rounds = really bright
Nickel rounds = bright
Half-rounds = not so bright
Flats = not bright
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