Strings

For what its worth.
On the last string topic I said I was only getting 3-4 hrs out of my EJ42s on The Auldridge.
Well I put a set of Beard 29s on and I have about 7 hrs on them and they still sound sharp and crisp.
I am playing tonite probably 3hrs with the practice, then I am changing them regardless of how they sound.
I am going to burn up the EJ 42s then send for a box of 29s.
There definitely is a difference in the tone of the instrument, still sounds great!!

While I applaud Erik Waynesmith on his efforts in research and development in refining resophonic guitar components, I have to say, his business ethics based on my own experience are wanting to say the least.

In late November/09, I read one of Erik's posts regarding his AMT spiderbridge. I have a WechterScheerhorn 6510R that I am wanting to use as a test case to see what 'bolt-on' modifcations will do for it. Erik had done some experimenting with this same model, so I contacted him to get his advice. He said the two best improvements were the AMT spiderbridge, and the Scheerhorn cone. Based on this conversation, I ordered these parts from him plus a dozen sets of GHS strings, the total coming to $268 which included $30 for Priority Mail and insurance. I sent Erik a Post Office money order on Dec 03/09, as he said he didn't use PayPal. Postal records show this money order being cashed on Dec.17/09.

Hi gang,

I find it rather hard to get an overview on good strings for Dobros and Weissenborns.
So I ask you all to contribute your suggestions -
stating the type of instrument as well as brand, term and gauges of your favorites.

Maybe, we will all have a fine list in our hands.
So let's work together - thx 4 help.

TOMM

After coiling, packaging and shipping several hundred strings the staff at AMT has learned a great deal about issues involved in properly packaging strings to assure damage-free shipping and handling, along with maximum storage life and convenience once they're delivered to a customer.  Consequently, we've decided to invest in some specialized packaging equipment which will coil strings in a unique manner minimizing the risk of shipping or handling damage then individually vacuum-seal each string inside its own plastic bag.