180 F# huh? does it have the overlong exposed core like the SIT string?


>From: Stewart McKinsey <subcontrabassist@...>
>Reply-To: conklininstrumentowners@yahoogroups.com
>To: conklininstrumentowners@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Conklin Instrument Owners] What gauge for F# for 7-string
>Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 20:30:17 -0800 (PST)
>
>although technically subharmonics are not the notes we can reproduce on
>musical instruments. I should have written sub-lows.
>
> apologies, all!
>
> Stew
>
>
>steelpulz <Steelpulz@...> wrote:
> I emailed knuckleguitarworks.com and got a response from Skip.
>He
>wrote tat he had .180 gauge F# string and recommended that over
>Conklin's .160 gauge.
>
>Does anyone here have any experience or thoughts about a .180 F#.
>Please let me know. He also suggested mating the .180 to a 6-string
>set of La Bella Hard Rockin Steels (B .128)
>
>--- In conklininstrumentowners@yahoogroups.com, Stewart McKinsey
><subcontrabassist@...> wrote:
> >
> > bummer, man. sorry.
> >
> > from my experience with both strings -- and these are opinions --
>the Snakeskin is a fine string but it doen't hold its "edge" long.
>the S.I.T. is really wonderful. it takes a while to break it in but
>it will hold that sound for ages.
> >
> > just my 2 cents.
> >
> > take care and good luck!
> >
> > Stew
> >
> >
> > steelpulz <Steelpulz@...> wrote:
> > Thanks for the infoeStew. I called La Bella and GHS.
>Neither has
> > a .165 gauge or bigger. I think that LaBella (or was it D'Addario)
> > said that they could do something on a custom basis but that it
> > would be very expensive.
> > --- In conklininstrumentowners@yahoogroups.com, Stewart McKinsey
> > <subcontrabassist@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I believe La Bella is now making F# strings. Chances are that
>GHS
> > does, too.
> > >
> > > Stew
> > >
> > > steelpulz <Steelpulz@> wrote:
> > > Next question... Now I am confused about what gauge to
> > use for the F#
> > > and who I should get it from. Conklin has a .165 (S.I.T. Power
> > Steel)
> > > and a .150 (Snakeskin). However, in some forums I have read that
> > > a .170 or more would be better.
> > >
> > > Would appreciate info. Also would like to know where I can get
>F#
> > > other than the S.I.T.s and Snakeskins.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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