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From Zissou Intern on 4/6/2011 3:50:05 PM

What are you using on your weiss? I am thinking specifically D tuning, but I'd like to hear your thoughts on strings for other tunings as well.

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	Grizz says: 4/6/2011 4:21:27 PM For me I started off with John Pearse 3160's, then I got some Newtone Aloha's and thought it couldn't get any better. Well I still had a set of JP's and I figured I would use them up. Sooooooo I put them on and came to the conclusion that I liked the heavier strings better. Especially on the bass. So there ya have it. The anal retentive, strikes again. The reason I even went with the Aloha's because i was concerned about string tension.
	Gitman44 says: 4/6/2011 5:04:40 PM I had been using D'Addario EJ-17 phosphor bronze, but then I got a couple of sets of Newtone Aloha's from Grizz, and I really like them. The only problem is that they're really hard to find here in the States, and they're not cheap. Andy
	Grizz says: 4/6/2011 5:27:06 PM They are great strings no doubt but like you said finding them and then the cost. I don't know if I did the right thing or not. I don't think you can go wrong with either.
	Zissou Intern says: 4/6/2011 5:27:44 PM juststrings.com has the newtones for around $13.
	Zissou Intern says: 4/6/2011 6:11:56 PM Anyone try the GHS 1600 Nickel Rollerwound (16-56) on their weiss?
	Grizz says: 4/6/2011 6:47:44 PM Not I. hehehe
x says: 4/6/2011 9:00:06 PM Pearse 3120's here, on the Gold Tone. I buy singles and make up sets for the C6 instrument, a very inexpensive Ohana. I've spent more to make it playable than the danged box is worth... It's made me crave a seven string.
	Grizz says: 4/7/2011 4:49:35 AM I have enough trouble with 6. But listening to Gary play that 8 string Reso was incredible. Now a double neck hmmmmmmm I don't know. Interesting possibilities.
x says: 4/7/2011 8:48:22 AM I like the way you think, Grizz... There's a luthier who makes a twin neck Weissenborn. Don't recall his name, at the moment. OT: I'd like to personally apologize to all for my poor typing and spelling yesterday. Don't feel singled out- it was an internet-wide phenomenon.
	Grizz says: 4/7/2011 1:21:20 PM Paddy Burgin makes a double neck. I don't know of any others. Check it out. youtube.com/watch?v=UYKliPVJU1A There are several of him playing it on YouTube. just type in Paddy Burgan or double neck weissenborn. He make and outstanding instrument by all accounts.
	Zissou Intern says: 4/7/2011 4:33:01 PM celticcrossinstruments.com/cel...uitar.php
	Grizz says: 4/7/2011 5:28:41 PM Thanks ZI I forgot about Neil. He is another really nice guy that builds a fine, affordable Wessie.
x says: 4/7/2011 10:48:20 PM Yes, it was the Celtic Cross site I'd seen before. Nifty!
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