I've just purchased a Martin 00-15M (folk size all mahogany tone woods). What would be the ideal gauge string for it?
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I would personally use 11 starting on e first string. Which would be about a medium. 12's are ok but if you barr chord or bend notes they're kind of heavy. Hope this helps.
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Use light gauge strings (or lighter, such as custom light) for a Martin 00. Strongly recommend that you not use mediums, as you'll risk damage to bridge.
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I would personally use 11 starting on e first string. Which would be about a medium. 12's are ok but if you barr chord orbend notes they're kind of heavy. Hope this helps.
706001
Its about 1/2 the size of a regular guitar and you use any normal acoustic strings. If you are learning the guitar I wouldnt buy this model. Buy a full size used cheaper brand...Washburn.Seagull..Ovation..Gibson..Fender! I bought this Martin investment not to play.
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Yes, but you should use lighter gauge acoustic strings, and you'll have to cut more end off after you wind them since this guitar has only 15 frets (fewer than full-sized guitars). The Martin strings that came on mine were very good, so you probably won't have to do this for a while - and if you don't want to do it yourself, places like Guitar Center will do it for something like $10 or $15 (plus the cost of the strings). (15 frets are more than enough, by the way, 99% of the time for the songs you're likely to want to play on it.)
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Most strings will fit most scaled guitar lengths. The only thing you need be concerned about is "Intonation" and "String Height" in the changing of string gauges and different scale lengths. When you change string gauges it will require a change in string heights to accommodate the new difference in size of the string which will be a different distance from the frets. Any string will do and the Ernie Ball Regulars are an excellent choice. But, Intonation is the issue when you are dealing with any scale length. Don't want the string too forward or too back. Want it in the Sweet Spot for the best tone. So any adjustments to effect Intonation is done on the Bridge Saddle screws on most guitars and on yours, which will move that Sweet Spot forward or backward. There are sites that explain how to. Or can take it to a music place that does this type thing, which is about all of them.
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If you like the warmer less "metallic' tones, you want to go with a med-heavy to heavy gauge (thicker) string. Of course, the type of guitar body (big, small, shallow, deep box) affects this too. I almost exclusively finger pick, which is why I go with mediums. You might look at a Bronze, rather than a Phosphor string as well. The D'Addarios are great strings.
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that fender accessory bridge cover was incorrectly recommended to me and i gave it to the music shop where i live. the cost was almost nothing. based on the width of your bridge, i would say no. that cover was designed for a precision bass, considerably narrower than what you have. the easiest way to determine what cover you need is lay a tape measure across your strings and see what it would take, hole to hole on the cover, to bridge your strings. that's what i did for one of my basses, a 1968 hollow body mosrite. i finally found a cover but it was looking for a dinosaur. good luck. hope this helps. that fender accessory bridge cover was incorrectly recommended to me and i gave it to the music shop where i live. the cost was almost nothing. based on the width of your bridge, i would say no. that cover was designed for a precision bass, considerably narrower than what you have. the easiest way to determine what cover you need is lay a tape measure across your strings and see what it would take, hole to hole on the cover, to bridge your strings. that's what i did for one of my basses, a 1968 hollow body mosrite. i finally found a cover but it was looking for a dinosaur. good luck. hope... » Read More that fender accessory bridge cover was incorrectly recommended to me and i gave it to the music shop where i live. the cost was almost nothing. based on the width of your bridge, i would say no. that cover was designed for a precision bass, considerably narrower than what you have. the easiest way to determine what cover you need is lay a tape measure across your strings and see what it would take, hole to hole on the cover, to bridge your strings. that's what i did for one of my basses, a 1968 hollow body mosrite. i finally found a cover but it was looking for a dinosaur. good luck. hope this helps. « Show Less
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Really depends on your style of playing however medium guage would be my recommendation
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If you guitar has a neck adjustment rod (i.e., was built after 1985) then the medium lights would be a great option. If your guitar is one of the older models that does not have a neck adjustment rod, I would advise that you stick to light gauge strings only.
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Species Mahogany Profile Rounded Thickness 1.725" at Nut <--Newer 1 11/16 <--Vintage Truss Rod Single Action
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16 gauge will work...if you have a problem you may want to go up to 14 gauge
268659
These are great strings ; I have only used them on my Martin Dreadnaught..I'm no expert but ,in my opinion ' you only use steel strings of any kind on steel string instruments....for a real expert opinion, why not e-mail Martin guitar company Nazareth Penn. Good luck Bob J.
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I recommend Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered SSL-5 Pickup(smooth rich tone.i bought one for my fender.bridge position) or fender texas special pickups(these have that fender tone,came stock in my fender these are in my neck position and middle position.both are different.Strings DR'S or ernie ballsif he is just learning I recommend lit gauge strings just make sure he is dedicated to playing before you start adding new pickups strings ect....I have seen a lot of nice guitars in closets for years untouched.
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Sure... But if it is strictly acoustic is will sound dull. Better to go with a smooth flat wound phosphor bronze if no in-board pick up. Think George Benson - Wes Montgomery - Joe Pas strings on a fat bitch Gibson Jazz Full Size Hollow-body! Mine are on an Ibabez Artcore and they sound like the Big Boys. Straight up jazz. Heavy gauge. No slinky bend. No string noise. Not for blues... Nice for slide. Or Slack Key turnings...
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Regular strings work just fine. I don't know the gauge off the top of my head but I know they are very light strings.
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Taylor recommends Elixer, which I really like. They're the most expensive though. Martin strings are much cheaper, but good. D'addario also makes OK less expensive strings.
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Bass guitar strings. Ha! No, seriously all strings are going to have similar tonal range on a guitar. A classical acoustic guitar might be more your thing. It has nylon strings and is very mellow, much less harsh on the high end.
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The smaller the gauge, the thinner the strings are. Usually, people refer to them as "9s, 10s, 11s and sometimes 12s." That refers to the high E string (the smallest one) at 0.009mm thick, 0.10mm thick, 0.11mm etc... If you're a beginner, 9s will be the easiest to play, but you may be better off using 10s right from the start so you can build up some strength. But you don't want playing to be uncomfortable. To be honest, the best way to learn and to gain finger strength would be by playing acoustic guitar