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Title: Just bought a new to me SD-50 SH WOW!!!! (Suggestions on string)
Post by: Wilson on April 24, 2006, 09:20:16 PM
Hey virtual doughnuts for all. My SD-50 SH arrived today.
Great guitar (I'm gonna own this one for a long time to come ^_^)  excellent condition. Sounds great although I don't really care for the strings.
Coated stings on there now.
I'll change them this week.


Any suggestions on strings (I prefer light gage)?
Title: Re: Just bought a new to me SD-50 SH WOW!!!! (Suggestions on string)
Post by: Fstpicker on April 24, 2006, 09:44:25 PM
Congratulations on a great guitar there!!

My friend's SD-50 (Natural) is a killer sounding guitar IMO. The bass is deep, and the overall sound is loud, full, and very rich! I am very impressed with this model.

Jeff
Title: Re: Just bought a new to me SD-50 SH WOW!!!! (Suggestions on string)
Post by: Randy_R on April 24, 2006, 09:51:04 PM
Good catch. I've really wanted one of these to play.

I suggest some Martin SP Bluegrass strings.
Title: Re: Just bought a new to me SD-50 SH WOW!!!! (Suggestions on string)
Post by: prof_stack on April 24, 2006, 10:30:33 PM
QuoteI suggest some Martin SP Bluegrass strings.
+1

Strum the basic D chord on the SD-50.  Puts a smile on my face every time.  You'll understand when you play it. 

This guitar is awesome, no two ways about it.  ENJOY!

Oh yeah, restringing a slothead is a piece of cake.  I only poked myself once last time!   ^_^  (Just kidding)
Title: Re: Just bought a new to me SD-50 SH WOW!!!! (Suggestions on string)
Post by: SD-50 Mike on April 25, 2006, 02:04:33 AM
Congrats on your SD-50, Mine is truly my soulmate!  I recommend John Pearse strings (the mediums or whichever ones start with 12's for the high E string).  These are some great sounding strings on the SD-50, and I've now had mine on for a few months and they still sound great.  I'm with you on nuking the coated strings - they're just yucky.  As far as string changes are concerned, yes, the slothead takes more time, but it's QUALITY time!  Also, make a note of the way each string is wound around the tuning peg, some go to the inside and some to the outside to minimize the angle at which they enter the nut.  It's something you might not think about until you've already taken the old strings off.  Enjoy your new guitar!

Mike
Title: Re: Just bought a new to me SD-50 SH WOW!!!! (Suggestions on string)
Post by: Wilson on April 25, 2006, 09:01:00 PM
New Matin SP XL'S are excellent.
(I have them on my om-03 also.)

The Sd-50 was difficult to re-string, but can be done in 30-40 minutes.
Definitely one of the best guitars i've played.

Not to mentioned i got a killer deal!! :WNK>
Title: Re: Just bought a new to me SD-50 SH WOW!!!! (Suggestions on string)
Post by: 57GT on April 25, 2006, 09:57:00 PM
Congrats & welcome to the slope dread family. I absolutely
love my SD50. I use Martin Marquis on mine.

                          Enjoy.

                                               57GT -_-
Title: Re: Just bought a new to me SD-50 SH WOW!!!! (Suggestions on string)
Post by: prof_stack on April 25, 2006, 11:58:51 PM
Try the "Taylor" restringing method (good for all but Newtone strings, I think)
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/features/tunersandstrings/05_steel_string.pdf

Pretty fast and painless.  Remove the low three strings and then install the new ones E-A-D in that order.  Then do the same for the high three strings and install the new ones E-B-G (always front to back, much easier).

SD-50, best guitar Jean ever made...  :GRN>
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