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Old 01-17-2008, 11:17 AM
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Strings for Warwick BO-5 -need max growl

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Looking for opinions on the best string to use on a Warwick BO 5 that brings out the "growl" of the Warwick.
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Old 01-17-2008, 03:40 PM
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DR LoRiders stainless steel I'd say.
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Old 01-17-2008, 03:50 PM
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DR LoRiders stainless steel I'd say.
Yup. I'm about to place an order for these for my BO 6.
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Yup. I'm about to place an order for these for my BO 6.
Not the right thread for it but I think we need to see your new Thumb BO 6 rockstar...at least I do until mine comes in
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Not the right thread for it but I think we need to see your new Thumb BO 6 rockstar...at least I do until mine comes in
It's in the Warwick Club Thread #2! Second to last page I think!
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Old 01-17-2008, 04:49 PM
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how's the tension on those dr lowriders? i'm interested in trying some, but prefer a low tension string.

currently use warwick black labels, and like the sound ok.
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Old 01-17-2008, 05:54 PM
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how's the tension on those dr lowriders? i'm interested in trying some, but prefer a low tension string.

currently use warwick black labels, and like the sound ok.
They're middle of the road, I'd say. The Nickels are a little more loose, while the SS are somewhat firm. I haven't played the SS's in a while, but know they're great on Wicks.
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I hear alot of people use DR Fatbeams for lots of Growl. Any opinions?
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