I am curious to know if I am the only one to prefer light strings on the Forum OM?
For me, the change from the factory Elixirs was what made the difference between a great sound and a downright amazing one. My FG-OM really is incredibly alive with the Thomastik-Infeld Plectrum Lights. Actually, I would not want any more volume than what this combination delivers and the sound is soooo sweet. Of course my playng is strictly fingerstyle with a light touch, but still..
What do you think? B)
#1: Spruce - John Pearse 80/20 Bronze lights (12-53)
#2: Spruce - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53) [=> John Pearse (12-53)]
#3: Spruce - Dean Markley Vintage Bronze (14-58)
#4: Spruce - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53) [=> John Pearse LM?]
#5: Spruce - Thomastik-Infeld Plectrum Lights (11-50)
#6: Spruce - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53)
#7: Spruce - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53) [=> John Pearse PB]
#8: Spruce - Martin Fingerstyle Lights [=>John Pearse Lights]
#9: Mahogany - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53)
#10:
#11: Mahogany - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53) [=> Newtone PB (13-56)]
#12: Mahogany - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53)
#13: Mahogany - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53) [=> Dean Markley]
#14: Mahogany - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53) [=> Dean Markley Alchemy?]
#15: Mahogany - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53
#16:
#17: Mahogany - Elixir Nanoweb Lights (12-53) [=> D'Addario EXP lights]
#6 - still have the nanoweb lights. I know others might give me different/perhaps even better tone, but I just don't have time for another big variable to work through by trial and error. I'm interested to hear what others are finding though! By the way, it would be good to list also what wood combo people have since that's such a big tonal factor. # six is spruce top. thanks!
Great, 3 down and 14 to go! :D
Perhaps this topic is of a somewhat limited interest (17 owners).
But I guess that the answers could apply to other OM owners as well.
I have an OM so I've been watching this thread. Purchased some Alchemys but haven't put them on yet.
Mike
#3's got Dean Markley 14 to 58 Vintage Bronze. :D
Quote#3's got Dean Markley 14 to 58 Vintage Bronze. :D
Goooooooood! Spruce top, huh?
I settled on Newtone Masterclass PB 11-50. I'm a light guage guy, I love the playability... and I've always liked PB. The Newtones have an amazing balance of tone and I buy them in bulk for $8 a set. Works for me!
#17 (mahogany top) has an almost unbelievably sweet sound with the Nano lights it came with, so I'm in no hurry to change them. When they start to wear, I may try a set of D'Addario EXP lights to see if they add brightness to the top without taking away it's warm sound. We'll see how it goes.
With moving into our new house over the past week, last night was the first time I played ANY guitar in over four days. And it was #17...
:P
QuoteI settled on Newtone Masterclass PB 11-50. I'm a light guage guy, I love the playability... and I've always liked PB. The Newtones have an amazing balance of tone and I buy them in bulk for $8 a set. Works for me!
Great, I like Newtones too!!
What number is your guitar and is it spruce or mahogany??
#1 has the usual John Pearse 80/20 Bronze lights (12-53).
QuoteGreat, 3 down and 14 to go! :D
Perhaps this topic is of a somewhat limited interest (17 owners).
But I guess that the answers could apply to other OM owners as well.
Not at all.
I'm just sorry I didn't get one.
Interesting to see what strings are showing up on the FG.
Dave
I really haven't found a set of strings I love so I'm just going to keep the Nanowebs on #13 (MT) until they wear out. Everyone seems to like the Dean Markley's so I'll probably throw a set on in a couple weeks.
-Myles
Keep 'em comin'!
It's past bedtime here in Sweden now, but I'll check back tomorrow!
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Hello all,
#15 MT Lefty has landed in Germany. It was a long way for her, about 2 weeks.
:blink: I love the clerks of the german customs. :blink:
Still has the Elixier and even with this strings she sounds wonderful. :D
If I find the time I will post some pics, too.
Jason did a terrific job with the setup. Easiest playing acoustic i've ever had.
The look is perfect - man I'm happy.
Thank you all for making this come true.
#11 (mt) still has the nano's on. It sounds so great that I'm afraid to change them even though I'm wearing the coating off. Will switch to newtone master class 13's soon...
(I've also made complete peace with the "uniqueness" of how #11 looks. The folks at Larivee seem to think that the finish will even out with a little oxidation over time. (for those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, see my post about the appearance of #11 from a couple of weeks ago...)) This is one awesome guitar.
number 2 here... i currently have the originals on it right now. gonna stick with 12-53 guage strings, but i'm not too sure what i'm going to put on it next. i'll prolly just keep trying different thing. never used a set of john pearse strings before, so i'll try to track down some in 80/20 and pb.
so much for my showing lol..
ron
ftwhc mine's a sprucetop,which reminds I once was in a band called Spruce,also in a band called slywood. :)
Quoteftwhc mine's a sprucetop,which reminds I once was in a band called Spruce,also in a band called slywood. :)
I have never seen a guitar with slywood top (yet), that would be cool! :lol:
And still six guitars without any string at all, very odd! ;)
I am just trying to keep this topic alive.. ;)
I guess that most of the remaining Forum Guitars still have the original strings. But even so, I think it is safe to say that it has been established that these guitars are very versatile instruments. Depending on style of playing they can handle a wide range of strings and deliver a greats sound with lights as well as mediums
QuoteQuoteI settled on Newtone Masterclass PB 11-50. I'm a light guage guy, I love the playability... and I've always liked PB. The Newtones have an amazing balance of tone and I buy them in bulk for $8 a set. Works for me!
Great, I like Newtones too!!
What number is your guitar and is it spruce or mahogany??
I'm sorry, what's this thing with the numbers? I definately think I missed something <_<
I've still got the original strings on #7 (ST). I'm inclined to switch to John Pearse Phospher Bronze after the originals wear out. I did pull the PG off the other day and I have a Tor-tis guard to put on after I buff it out.
Hey Onetubetone...all the forum guitars were labeled as part of the 17 guitar run. From what I remember number 1 through 8 or 9 were spruce tops and the rest were mahognay tops. Mine is labeled #7 of 17.
Make sense?
:)
#4 still has the original strings, but when it's time to change she'll get John Pearse lights - the ones that are heavier than the regular lights. Don't remember the exact nomenclature.
QuoteI've still got the original strings on #7 (ST). I'm inclined to switch to John Pearse Phospher Bronze after the originals wear out. I did pull the PG off the other day and I have a Tor-tis guard to put on after I buff it out.
Hey Onetubetone...all the forum guitars were labeled as part of the 17 guitar run. From what I remember number 1 through 8 or 9 were spruce tops and the rest were mahognay tops. Mine is labeled #7 of 17.
Make sense?
:)
OOOk then, nevermind, I don't have a "forum guitar". Sorry :)
I've got martin's new fingerstyle lights on #8.They're not what I thought they'd be.I'm alittle dissappointed in them.Constantly having to retune the "B" string.Maybe I just got a bad set,I don't know.I think I'm gonna try the john pearse lights next.I don't think they make a guitar string that could make this guitar sound bad.It's just an awsome instrument!!
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OOOk then, nevermind, I don't have a "forum guitar". Sorry :)
No need to apologize! I guess that all Larrivée's are forum guitars :D
And Newtones are great strings, even though I think my Thomastiks are even better. ;)
#14 (mahogany top) still has the original strings but I may try Dean Markley Alchemys at some point - although I'm a bit hesitant to change. This guitar is unbelievable! :D The figuring in the mahogany is extremely nice and the tone is rich and beautiful.
I'm a drummer and bought this guitar (as well as an all-mahogany parlor and a blackwood\spruce parlor) because my son was wanting to learn to play. I love acoustic guitar so much that I kinda over-indulged!
Anyway, I brought #14 to rehearsal Tuesday night for our guitarists to play after rehearsal. When our lead guitarist began to play, people immediately stopped what they were doing as they were astonished at the sound. :o They listened, commenting about the beautiful sound and began asking questions about the guitar. It was incredible! I actually stayed more than 2 hours after rehearsal because our guitarist was having such an incredible time playing it. He couldn't put it down! It was great fingerstyle, picking, and strumming.
All I can say is WOW! This is an incredible guitar! :D Thanks Jason and Larrivee!
Hey gang, I'm happy to go on record as saying I'm the proud adoptive parent of Forum #9 MT. Sure is a remarkable instrument. The 12-fret phenomenon is no joke--this puppy is a cannon. Anyhow, it has the original Elixirs on it and I have no intention of changing ANYTHING on this guitar any time soon. I don't even want to take the Elixir tag of the tuning key! Could not be happier. :D