Comments - String Talk ! - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T02:18:11Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2592684%3ABlogPost%3A3230729&xn_auth=noThanks for that Order99 ,when…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-06-15:2592684:Comment:34976712020-06-15T11:43:37.849ZA.D.EKERhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AndriesDEKER
<p>Thanks for that Order99 ,when it comes to strings ,we all use them we all have stories about them and they will be in our dayly pleasure , for maybee the rest off our lives so they surely pac a punch!</p>
<p>nomatther how your skills (hands) abbilleties are ,no need for shame , every man woman or child does things to there abbilletys ,regardles of talent abbilety or financial input ! thanks for your input on the topic ! well appriciated !</p>
<p>Thanks for that Order99 ,when it comes to strings ,we all use them we all have stories about them and they will be in our dayly pleasure , for maybee the rest off our lives so they surely pac a punch!</p>
<p>nomatther how your skills (hands) abbilleties are ,no need for shame , every man woman or child does things to there abbilletys ,regardles of talent abbilety or financial input ! thanks for your input on the topic ! well appriciated !</p> Well, the best strings in th…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2020-06-14:2592684:Comment:34974642020-06-14T23:45:27.535ZOrder99https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RandyWhitley
<p> Well, the best strings in the Universe will do no good if you have the playing skills of an epileptic Manatee-</p>
<p>(raises flippers in shame)</p>
<p> -BUT I have built enough to have a few preferences...</p>
<p>Martin Dulcimer Strings-work really well on both Lap and Walkabout Dulcimers as advertised...but so light and stretchable that I was once able to turn a kid's toy guitar (after a little reinforcing of the neck block and some soundboard bracing) into a passable 4-string Mandolino…</p>
<p> Well, the best strings in the Universe will do no good if you have the playing skills of an epileptic Manatee-</p>
<p>(raises flippers in shame)</p>
<p> -BUT I have built enough to have a few preferences...</p>
<p>Martin Dulcimer Strings-work really well on both Lap and Walkabout Dulcimers as advertised...but so light and stretchable that I was once able to turn a kid's toy guitar (after a little reinforcing of the neck block and some soundboard bracing) into a passable 4-string Mandolino (G-D-A-E) with no buzz at the lower or break at the higher...as far as I know it's still in one piece and playing as of four years ago, and if it ever breaks I am guaranteed first dibs on the Autopsy/rebuild.</p>
<p> Martin Light Banjo strings-I used them on all my Banjo-style builds and love them, very easy on my fingers and still loud enough for the job. So light in fact that I once took a mid-quality Kona Uke and turned it into a UkeJo (DGBD) as a favor to a friend,and despite my misgivings about too much pressure on the bridge and belly, it lasted at least three years-I will never know if the poundage would have been an issue since my buddy(henceforth known as EL KABONG! as punishment) utterly wrecked the UkeJo forever by using it as a War Cub in a Bar Brawl (SOB!)....at least the neck survived to become the Gourd on Blue Mini-banjo, which I promtly gave away to a MORE RESPONSIBLE customer!</p>
<p> The Aquila Nylgut strings- A $3 Hello Kitty Thrift Store Uke was subjected to a thorough Paint Removal, Tuner-tightening and a coat of Honey-colored Shellac and turned out to have a decent sound-but fresh Nylgut replacing of the original toy strings turned the former toy from "Hmmm...not bad" into "Oh My God How Much Will Take to Buy This"?</p>
<p> And most Amazingly my StradB Uke was strung with 30lb fishing line (THANK YOU TITCH THE CLOWN!!!). Although it was not the equal of Aquilla and took an entire week to settle into tune, the action is as soft as whipped cream and surprisingly even and musical-and I have over two hundred feet of the stuff left for future builds if I want at $4 for an entire roll...pretty nice stuff for kid's toys (that actually play) and student builds...</p>
<p> I would eventually like to see more details on Harp and Lute strings along with Tuning instructions, because with the Covid-19 Unpleasantness I might have time to expand my horizons (and questionable skill) just a bit... :D</p> Don’t forget they also make s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-10:2592684:Comment:32529702018-12-10T23:46:44.516ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>Don’t forget they also make strings for classical guitars as well as banjos? </p>
<p>Don’t forget they also make strings for classical guitars as well as banjos? </p> Thanks to JIm 's Input we n…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-10:2592684:Comment:32530452018-12-10T22:53:06.157ZA.D.EKERhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AndriesDEKER
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<p>Thanks to JIm 's Input we need not forget the UKe Strings ,i did put metal strings on my UKE to be able to slide ! NO NEED WHIT AQUILA Nylgut strings they slide just aswell ! Thanks Jim !</p> Ziko special exstra thin any…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-10:2592684:Comment:32528582018-12-10T22:48:18.563ZA.D.EKERhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AndriesDEKER
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<p>Ziko special exstra thin anyone?</p>
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<p>Ziko special exstra thin anyone?</p> I meant if you dare to pay th…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-11-25:2592684:Comment:32429652018-11-25T00:08:18.475ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>I meant if you dare to pay the premium price, you won’t be disappointed?</p>
<p>I meant if you dare to pay the premium price, you won’t be disappointed?</p> What you mean dare? BrianQ, s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-11-25:2592684:Comment:32430442018-11-25T00:01:16.110ZA.D.EKERhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AndriesDEKER
<p>What you mean dare? BrianQ, something to do whit the Pireamid?</p>
<p>What you mean dare? BrianQ, something to do whit the Pireamid?</p> Haven’t seen those Pyramids f…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-11-24:2592684:Comment:32430992018-11-24T19:04:00.836ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>Haven’t seen those Pyramids for awhile, good stuff if you dare?</p>
<p>Haven’t seen those Pyramids for awhile, good stuff if you dare?</p> tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-11-24:2592684:Comment:32430922018-11-24T18:19:55.285ZA.D.EKERhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AndriesDEKER
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