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    Default Looking for F-4 string recommendation

    New to the F-4 and I am Looking for string recommendations from veteran F-4 owners
    Thank you for your opinions ,much appreciated .

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    Default Re: Looking for F-4 string recommendation

    I make up my own sets: 10 1/2-14-24-40. Sometimes I use nickel for the wound strings, sometimes bronze.

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    J74s

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    I've always used D'Addario J74 on F4s. The tops are thick and you need a bit of tension to get it to deliver.
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    Default Re: Looking for F-4 string recommendation

    Truss rod or earlier?

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    EJ74's, Flat Tops, or Thomastik Mittels, depending on what you're into. It is true that the truss rod instruments have more gumption, on the average, and you can goose that a bit with 80/20 bronze or take advantage of the extra bite with Thomastiks.

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    Default Re: Looking for F-4 string recommendation

    Quote Originally Posted by GreenMTBoy View Post
    New to the F-4 and I am Looking for string recommendations from veteran F-4 owners
    Thank you for your opinions ,much appreciated .
    Curt Mangan PB Bluegrass series or CM Monel . Both great , to my ears !

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