Dave Holland: Emerald Tears; Guts?

[bassnutj]

Just got the Cd of it...used to have it on tape LOL.
Anyway, anyone think he's using gut strings on the G and D strings?
Sounds like Spiros on the A and E....G for sure sounds different...but I've never know Dave to use anything but Spiro's....

[damonsmith]

It is too clear for guts, I think he was using steel strings. I just listened to it last week! Great album.

[bassnutj]

Odd sound on the G though no?
I'm not sure....maybe the recording process?
Compare back to back with "Ones All"...G and D WAY livelier and ringing on OA......
When I used to play guts with lower action, it was a similar sound to ET....

[damonsmith]

Yeah, it is boomy, I think it is just the way it is recorded.

[bassnutj]

Yeah I guess......hmmm......