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Question about strings

Hello again. I finally did get a "parlor" guitar, it's a old Stella Harmony
model which I got from eBay. So far it's a nice size for me. Thanks to all you
who helped me through this. The question is: what kind of strings should I get
for it? It has a steel brace at the bottom to hold the strings, I'm not sure
what it's called. And I'm not sure if it's a good thing, but anyway, it's there.
Here is a link to a similar model: (don't exactly know how to write out the
link, hope you can find it)

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-HARMONY-STELLA-PARLOR-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ170356125787QQ\
cmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item27aa04305b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A\
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|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A1|294%3A50

I need strings that won't kill my fingers, if possible. Thanks. Cindi





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I have a question about the strings of my acoustic guitar: when I play, some of the strings make a strange noise, they rattle/clatter. The strings are new. I...
LAGUNA
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Apr 27, 2003
9:05 am

That sounds like it could be "fret buzz" which can be caused be your action being too low or worn frets. You can also try medium gauge strings as opposed to...
bruggy66
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Apr 27, 2003
11:16 am

... same problem. ... There could be several reasons why your strings are buzzing Ken. 1. Are your tuned up to pitch? loose strings will buzz no matter how...
drednot_4me
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Apr 27, 2003
12:46 pm

A lot of times the slots on the nut wear and become loose causing a string buzz, try putting a small piece of felt or cardboard from a matchbook under each ...
Zone Creature
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Apr 27, 2003
3:02 pm

Thank you very much for the information...the problem is that this guy from the music store allways says that everything's ok with my guitar while to my...
LAGUNA
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Apr 27, 2003
10:52 pm

With patience and a few simple tools, you can do most guitar repairs yourself. There are a lot of sources of information for different repairs, changing the...
Zone Creature
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Apr 28, 2003
3:50 am

Ya you should find another shop with a good guitar tech. Replacing the saddle, bridge pins, nuts or tuners is a really common thing and should be done if you...
Jason Tay
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Apr 28, 2003
4:17 am

By the way Ken, what bran and model of guitar is it? CJ ... rattle/clatter. ... same...
drednot_4me
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Apr 28, 2003
8:03 am

Hey there, Thanks a lot for all the replies! The brand of my guitar is a Peavey, model Glendora. It costs about $300 US (I live in Belgium). -Ken- ... I...
LAGUNA
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Apr 28, 2003
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One thing noone has seemed to mention is technique..your playing style may have an effect on srtring noise..like if you have low action then heavy strumming...
Bano
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May 1, 2003
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Hello again. I finally did get a "parlor" guitar, it's a old Stella Harmony model which I got from eBay. So far it's a nice size for me. Thanks to all you who...
Cindi Waters
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Jul 11, 2009
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Hi Cindi, That "£brace" thing is the "tailpiece-and in this design, holds the string barrels, as the strings bear down on the top rather than pull the top up...
Andrew Perry
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Jul 12, 2009
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Hi, thanks. I'm really excited about this. When I thread the tailpiece, do I simply try to catch the bottom of the string in the slit? or do I put the string...
Cindi Waters
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No, don't try to loop the string. Simply hold the string barrel in the tailpiece with that piece of sticky tape until it is under tension. A ... From:...
Andrew Perry
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I did loop some of the strings. I guess I should take them off and restring them? Cindi ... From: Andrew Perry <andrew@...> Subject: RE:...
Cindi Waters
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Jul 13, 2009
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No, they may break. Just put them on normally when you change strings (every 4-8 weeks is best). Andy ... From: acousticguitaristguild@yahoogroups.com ...
Andrew Perry
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Jul 14, 2009
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OK, thanks. Cindi ... From: Andrew Perry <andrew@...> Subject: RE: [Acoustic Guitarist Guild] Question about strings To:...
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