String 'em up

[TriflerShawn]

Gonna pick up a few different sets this weekend and see what my Hallmark II prefers.
Wanted to get a set of pure nickel strings and see how they sound.

Still flip flopping on gauge. I like the "thump" of 11's on the E,A,D, but like the bendability of the
higher strings with 10's. Might try a heavy bottom set.


..so what kind of strings are your Hallmarks sporting??

[Bob Shade]

We use both GHS Boomer 10's and D'Addarrio 10's when we can't get GHS. We recommend GHS Boomers with the re-enforced ends for lots of vibrato action.

Please report in with results.

Best reverbs, Bob

[TriflerShawn]

Yep....Boomers are on my list to try.

I put some Webstring 11's on the other night. I'm used to the 11's on my other guitars, but
I think the Hallmark II is wanting 10's. It just felt a little easier to play with the lighter gauge.

[khai123]

I use 9's on my Hallmark, not on any other guitar though. I like the feel of the strings coupled with the bridge set-up; really unique. Also, thin strings through a cranked amp make a huge sound, and when clean, a really bright sound.

Thanks,
Eyan

[TriflerShawn]

I use 9's on my Hallmark, not on any other guitar though. I like the feel of the strings coupled with the bridge set-up; really unique. Also, thin strings through a cranked amp make a huge sound, and when clean, a really bright sound.

Thanks,
Eyan

I've always bought into the BIG STRINGS = BIG TONE, and that's true on my Gretsches, but I think I have to rethink that on this Hallmark!

Might pick up some 9's while I'm experimenting.

[erksin]

GHS Boomer TNTs (10-52) - on my 60 Custom, they are the perfect gauge for me. I do a lot of double drop D tuning on this guitar for Crazy Horse stuff and the extra meat on the low strings really helps kill any rattle or buzz.

[vjf1968]

Been using Curt Mangan Pure Nickle 10-46. I find they hold their tone longer than D'Addario's so I use them on all my guitars
11-48 on my Gretsch 6120 and 10-52 on my strat. Sometimes I will make a custom 11-52 set and put them on the Gretsch.

I personally would not use 9's on the Hallmark if your used to 10's. You need a light touch, if it floats your boat fine but I find if you chord with a heavy hand it sounds out of tune.

[TriflerShawn]

I personally would not use 9's on the Hallmark if your used to 10's. You need a light touch, if it floats your boat fine but I find if you chord with a heavy hand it sounds out of tune.

Yep, definitely nothing lower than 10's for me. I use 11's on my Gretsches, so even 10's feel a tad light to me.
I put a set of 10-46 Boomers on my Hallmark II, and I'm digging them. Might have to get a set of 10-52's though. I dig the THUNK of the heavier lower strings.

[erksin]

THUNK IS GOOD

[sleeperNY]

I use 11's with a wound 3rd on all my guitars. I just love the sound of a wound 3rd.

Jim