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EDIT ABOVE I meant to say: I settled on D’Addario XT PBs and I’ve been completely satisfied.
– Paul –
Bob, exactly my experience with my Italian/Coco OMG, which is different for sure but roughly similar in size. I eventually gave up on parabolic lights on that guitar. The trebles were not working for me. The mid-tension strings worked well. But eventually I settled on D’Addario XL PBs and I’ve been completely satisfied.
– Paul –
Yes he was a big influence on my life. My favorite album was — If I Could Only Remember My Name. It speaks to me and I still listen to it frequently. A complicated life to live, I suppose.
– Paul –
I enjoy SCGC Low Tension and D’Addario XT PB Lights as my go-to strings on my H-13. I find the XT strings add a “hair” more clarity, while the SCGC strings add a “hair” more of blend — if that makes any sense at all. Both are great choices for a fantastic guitar imo.
– Paul –
D’Addario XS Light strings (156 lbs) have the same tension as SCGC Low Tension (156 lbs). I think both are great options.
– Paul –
Just awesome Larry. Looks like you’re off to a great start. Richard is such a joy to listen to. I’m proud to be part of the SCGC extended family. Great instruments made by outstanding people. Thanks for sharing.
– Paul –
Very nice! It was enjoyable seeing what you are up to. Pre-retirement I made several business trips every year to Newport Beach, but that doesn’t help me see your shop now. I miss the steep take-offs from John Wayne. I would like to drop in, so I’ll have to find an excuse to visit Southern California. I hear you guys have nice winter weather (I’m in Massachusetts.) Best of luck Larry.
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Hi Larry. Nice seeing you over here. I always enjoy listening to your playing and I think you make terrific presentations when showcasing the guitars you are selling. I have enjoyed seeing the development of your passion project (business). Good luck with the brick and mortar.
– Paul –
While we await the official opinion, I’ll offer my experience. I owned an excellent H13 with a slotted headstock, but I wasn’t quite satisfied. I ordered a custom H13 with same woods, however I specified a solid headstock and discussed what I thought were the shortcomings in the slotted H13 before the Custom was ordered. Short story, the Custom H13 with the solid headstock is an absolute perfect guitar for me. I did the same thing with a Froggy Bottom 00 model and the Custom Froggy with the solid headstock is the clear winner. In general, I’ve found the models which a solid headstock are deeper sounding, handle a pick better, while maintaining responsiveness and clear tone when playing softly with fingers. Both guitars with solid headstocks weigh 3 pounds 10 ounces, so added weight was not an issue.
– Paul –
Wow, that’s coming along great! Sounds like a terrific experience. Getting to see your guitar in progress was a real treat.
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