GibsonMarshallGuy47
Well-Known Member
I've ALWAYS used strings with a wound third... been doing that for the past 15 years or so. I hate plain third strings. and yes, I do normally use D'Addario strings like 70 to 80% of the time. although recently I've switched to Dunlop.Not sure if you stated this somewhere, but have you just stepped up to a wound 3rd string, or is it your usual go-to for the 'G'.
I seem to remember briefly trying a set with a wound 3rd (or just got one single) years ago and hated it.
The wound 3rd was really stiff compared to a plain 3rd equivalent.
Is that what is throwing off the feel of the whole set?
D'Addario do make a 12-54 set with a plain 3rd (20p) you could try, or just swap in a single 20p.
12-54 Heavy Plain Third, XL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings | EXL145 | D'Addario
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