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Well, dang! Nov 22, 2021 8:21:34 GMT -5 Derick and ancient1 like this

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Post by Garland on Nov 22, 2021 8:21:34 GMT -5

I could have sworn I started a thread yesterday about string brand curiosity and LaBella steel/nylon strings-

La Bella’s Silk & Steel sets are made with silver-plated copper wire, hand-wound over a middle layer of pure Italian silk filament and an inner steel core. Preferred by finger-style guitarists for their soft touch and sweet tone, these strings have less tension than standard steel, bronze or brass wound strings.

Soft touch and sweet tone
Tension: Light
String Gauges: .011, .014, .023W, .031, .041, .051
Made in the USA with American Wire
Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

www.labella.com/strings/category/silk-steel/

They are a bit pricey at $10.95 a pack- I bought a set and was curious if anyone here has tried them-

I couldn't make my mind up which guitar to try them on since I'm pretty pleased with current fittings-

But, last evenin, I decided to try 'em on the Luna Folk Body since it had the longest amount of time on its current strings-

Well, they are almost white in color

they sound nice, tuned up pretty quickly and kept in tune, at least last night while I tried them out.

But, they are a tad (well, a lot actually) too mellow and refined for my style-

I've grown to really like the Martin Retro sound, except on the 00017- even PB's of various styles are a bit much for me, though I did put some Curt Magnans on my Lag T70A- and they are pretty loud, I'll give them that-

the Labella's are way above my pay grade in sound.

Playin at playin guitar-

SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME

Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

ancient1 Elite Member Posts: 815 Playing guitar since: late 50's....always a beginner	Well, dang! Nov 22, 2021 10:49:08 GMT -5 via mobile Garland likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ancient1 on Nov 22, 2021 10:49:08 GMT -5 I may give them a go, mellow is my middle name. They are about 25% cheaper than Elixir
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Well, dang! Nov 22, 2021 11:46:18 GMT -5 ancient1 likes this

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Post by Derick on Nov 22, 2021 11:46:18 GMT -5

ancient1,

Let me know how you get on with them silk steel strings, think I would like them, but heard they don't last very long.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

FloridaGull Administrator Posts: 1,027 Location: Palm City, FL Playing guitar since: The age of 18...with a good 20-year hiatus somewhere in the middle...	Well, dang! Nov 23, 2021 12:59:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FloridaGull on Nov 23, 2021 12:59:37 GMT -5 John Pearse Folk Fingerpicking Strings have interesting construction as well...
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Well, dang! Nov 23, 2021 13:59:45 GMT -5

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Nov 23, 2021 12:59:37 GMT -5 FloridaGull said:

John Pearse Folk Fingerpicking Strings have interesting construction as well...

FloridaGull,

Pray tell me more kind sir.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Well, dang! Nov 23, 2021 15:40:33 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by FloridaGull on Nov 23, 2021 15:40:33 GMT -5

m.juststrings.com/jps-tho.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=jps-tho&gclid=CjwKCAiAv_KMBhAzEiwAs-rX1Jt5OEB1atSviB031Nqu599MHgXmYX2-g0omwOAfbbrru-3OmlIiXxoCW6IQAvD_BwE

Best I can do, kind sir!

I've not put them on a steel string, but one could... 🤔

Kind of a classical string feel, but clearer, more defined trebles...

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And He shall direct your paths."
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Well, dang! Nov 23, 2021 15:50:14 GMT -5 FloridaGull likes this

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Post by Derick on Nov 23, 2021 15:50:14 GMT -5

FloridaGull,

Yes, just a thought, my good man, perhaps this is the way to go, with reference to a Crossover Nylon strung guitar, maybe I've had one under me nose all the time, wako for informing me of said strings.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

Garland The Mostest Bestest Member Posts: 4,661 AKA: Gdjjr Thistime Location: Texas! Playing guitar since: off and on since 1960, a lot more off than on	Well, dang! Nov 23, 2021 21:27:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garland on Nov 23, 2021 21:27:16 GMT -5 Derick, nearly everybody has silk/steel with different wrap wire strings, Martin and Ernie Ball as well as Pearse and others. I get my strings from Strings By Mail www.stringsbymail.com/
	Playin at playin guitar- SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME Guild D140 Natural Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son) Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric Lag T118ASCE-BLK Guild D240E A-M-I J45 clone Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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Well, dang! Nov 24, 2021 5:38:00 GMT -5 Garland likes this

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Post by Derick on Nov 24, 2021 5:38:00 GMT -5

Nov 23, 2021 21:27:16 GMT -5 Garland said:

Derick , nearly everybody has silk/steel with different wrap wire strings, Martin and Ernie Ball as well as Pearse and others.

I get my strings from Strings By Mail www.stringsbymail.com/

Garland ,

That is the first time I've heard of strings by mail, and they have a great selection, nice Web site.
I have used Strings and Beyond, another excellent guitar string supplier.
Have used Stinging and Beyond a few times, as occasionally they have free post to the UK, but i can only order a very limited amount otherwise I get hammered with import taxes.
I use Strings Direct now as they give an excellent service and are UK Based.

Last Edit: Nov 24, 2021 5:42:54 GMT -5 by Derick

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

Garland
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Well, dang! Nov 24, 2021 8:57:04 GMT -5 Derick likes this

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Post by Garland on Nov 24, 2021 8:57:04 GMT -5

Nov 24, 2021 5:38:00 GMT -5 Derick said:

Nov 23, 2021 21:27:16 GMT -5 Garland said:

Derick , nearly everybody has silk/steel with different wrap wire strings, Martin and Ernie Ball as well as Pearse and others.

I get my strings from Strings By Mail www.stringsbymail.com/

Garland ,

That is the first time I've heard of strings by mail, and they have a great selection, nice Web site.
I have used Strings and Beyond, another excellent guitar string supplier.
Have used Stinging and Beyond a few times, as occasionally they have free post to the UK, but i can only order a very limited amount otherwise I get hammered with import taxes.
I use Strings Direct now as they give an excellent service and are UK Based.

I only referred to Strings By Mail because I actually know they have a huge selection available. I figured the UK had something similar- I don't buy many strings from Sweetwater, who is my default go to because I get free shipping, but the selection/variety of strings is smaller than Strings By Mail- it cost me $3.95 shipping per order + tax. I can't drive anywhere around here and buy strings for the same price or get the selection and the cost of gas right now, especially as of late, makes it less expensive to buy from them.

Playin at playin guitar-

SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME

Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

Garland The Mostest Bestest Member Posts: 4,661 AKA: Gdjjr Thistime Location: Texas! Playing guitar since: off and on since 1960, a lot more off than on	Well, dang! Nov 24, 2021 9:28:59 GMT -5 Derick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garland on Nov 24, 2021 9:28:59 GMT -5 Derick, ancient1, don't forget the silk/steel strings still have all steel unwound strings-
	Playin at playin guitar- SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME Guild D140 Natural Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son) Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric Lag T118ASCE-BLK Guild D240E A-M-I J45 clone Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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