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Old 11-27-2012, 08:39 AM
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Low tension round nickel

Any suggestions for a mellow or not overly bright round wound low tension 4 string set for a 34" scale?
Always willing to try something new but wanted to narrow it down to just a few top contenders first.
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Old 11-27-2012, 08:49 AM
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Old 11-27-2012, 08:55 AM
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Lowest tension, warmest, slinkiest round I have ever played is the TI Jazz Round set JR344. Nothing else really even close. Fits your description perfectly.

The light Sunbeam set would be good too, but if you want what you say you want, the JR344 set is perfect.
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Any suggestions for a mellow or not overly bright round wound low tension 4 string set for a 34" scale?
Always willing to try something new but wanted to narrow it down to just a few top contenders first.
While you're at it, anybody know any rounds that have a lower tension but still have the typical bright, singing tone? I've almost always used Rotosound Swing, and I'm starting to wonder whether the higher-than-average tension is knackering the neck of my P copy...
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