I use Elixir nanos on my OM, but haven't changed the strings on my parlor since it arrived last Monday. I think it has Martin Bronze strings on it right now. OK all you parlor owners, what strings have you tried/are you using/do you like best?
I'm really enjoying it!! :D What fun to play, and I can play for a long time without getting tired.
One last question. I noticed on the Larrivee site that the parlors are supposed to be 4.5" deep, but mine is only 3 5/8" deep. When did they change it?
Deb
My new O-09K parlor has the standard Larrivee Elixir nano lights...I'd also like to know what strings other parlor owners have tried with good results, or bad results for that matter...I also saw the spec stating 4.5 inch depth but this must be a typo because my parlor measures 3 7/8 inches wide (which is the same as my classical) while my OM-09 is 4 1/8 inch at the widest. i would think a parlor would look a little out of proportion if it were 4.5 inches wide...
I had a pain free marathon session on the parlor today and i'm getting quite used to the scale...they are indeed fun to play and surprisingly loud with little effort...a little too loud for me when using a pick which i don't like to use anyway.
i'm also looking for a good gig bag with shoulder straps for the parlor...i have a nice one for my OM-09 and classical but its larger than need be for the parlor and i sometimes ride around on a moped with my guitar on my back so a smaller one would help...
poki B)
Have an all-mahog Parlor, & found D'addario PB Lights bring out MUCH more tone & volume (the more so in conjunction with bone saddle-upgrade) - GREAT guitars..
I've got DR Sunbeams on my rosewood Parlor which were my first change from the Elixers. They're still a little too bright for me. One of the other Forum members suggested trying silk and bronze strings which I'm going to try next. Either GHS or John Pearse.
Ed
On my koa parlor I've tried,
Elixir nanos, too bright and tinny for such a small guitar
Martin silk & steel, very easy to fingerpick but no good for strumming
Black diamond, look cool, different sound, hard to describe
but the winner is d'Addario EXP 16s. These are the best all-around strings I've found. In my opinon, it's worth it to try a few different strings types on your guitar to find the best fit. Strings have a big impact and each guitar is different.
Deb, so far I have stuck with the Nano's on my Parlor, and a couple of my other guitars as well.
Some don't like them but I have been pleased with them.
Poki, I don't know if you are interested by my local
dealer has some Larrivee Parlor gig bags as he ordered cases for some of the parlors he sold.
Let me know if you want the info.
Quotei'm also looking for a good gig bag with shoulder straps for the parlor...i have a nice one for my OM-09 and classical but its larger than need be for the parlor and i sometimes ride around on a moped with my guitar on my back so a smaller one would help...
Poki,
I was all over the web, and looking through catalogs. This is the only parlor-sized gigbag I was able to find that looked like it would be better than the Larrivee one. I wish Larrivee made gigbags like Taylor does--very sturdy and protective.
Anyhow, these are a little pricey, but they look really well-made and sturdy, and they have the backpack straps.
http://www.blueheroncases.com (http://www.blueheroncases.com)
Glad you're enjoying playing again. Pain is no fun!
Deb
QuoteQuotei'm also looking for a good gig bag with shoulder straps for the parlor...i have a nice one for my OM-09 and classical but its larger than need be for the parlor and i sometimes ride around on a moped with my guitar on my back so a smaller one would help...
Poki,
I was all over the web, and looking through catalogs. This is the only parlor-sized gigbag I was able to find that looked like it would be better than the Larrivee one. I wish Larrivee made gigbags like Taylor does--very sturdy and protective.
Anyhow, these are a little pricey, but they look really well-made and sturdy, and they have the backpack straps.
http://www.blueheroncases.com (http://www.blueheroncases.com)
Glad you're enjoying playing again. Pain is no fun!
Deb
Deb, Thanks for the info, thoughs blue heron gig bags look perfect for my parlor...i do need backpack straps for sure. my old gig bag for my classical only had a single shoulder strap which is not safe at all when riding around on a moped...For now i'm too affraid to take my two Larrivee's outdoors but it's possible i may in the future...
ricks, thanks for the heads up on the Larrivee gig bags but i'm looking at possibly getting a more heavily padded bag to protect the guitar as much as possible in case of something not so good happening.
poki B)