Guitar Strings David Gilmour
Good blues/folk acoustic strings (w/ plain G string) ?
I have a Sigma acoustic and play a lot of lead guitar. I see a lot of lead guitarists like David Gilmour of Pink Floyd use a plain G on their acoustic (as opposed to the typical wound G) to get a more bluesy sound when they bend the G string. I also see a lot of folk artists using this same setup. I tried putting electric strings on my acoustic and it sounded decent, but strumming chords sounded bad. Are there any acoustic string sets that are sold with a plain G that will sound good. Any other ideas how I can best get this sound? Please help.
Unfortunately you are trying to get the best of both worlds and that may mean purchasing some custom strings.
A lot of folk players have an unwound G string because the nature of a folk guitar is different that a full dreadnought size guitar – the tension and internal bracing is different. On a classical guitar the strings are nylon and the G is unwound – on a folk guitar, the strings are silk and steel and MUCH less tension than on a standard steel string guitar.
PLEASE NOTE that putting the wrong strings on the wrong sort of guitar can damage the instrument!
If you have a standard steel string type of guitar (like I suspect your sigma is) and you want to create this compromise, you may need to look for a half/half kind of string set where the lower three are like good acoustic strings and the upper thrree are plain steel, a variety thinner than most acoustics, but thicker than average electrics.
Some manufacturers make sets like this, but they tend to be more expensive as they are sold at a lower volume than standard strings. Or you can order individual strings by gauge, and that can also be pricey, but you will KNOW you are getting what you want.
David Gilmour on 12 strings
|
|
Liona Boyd: Persona [VINYL LP] [STEREO] $39.95 STEREO VINYL LP! Liona Boyd: Persona! Features originals by Boyd, Michael Kamen and Richard Fortin as well as works by Vangelis, Francisco Tarrega, Manos Hadjidakis, and Brahms. Personnel includes appearances by Eric Clapton (Electric Guitar), David Gilmore (Electric Guitar), Richard Fortin (Guitar, Steel String Guitar), Yo-Yo Ma (Cello), Dean Garcia (Bass), Ray Cooper (Percussion), and Michael Ka… |
|
|
Pink Floyd: The Black Strat: A History of David Gilmour’s Black Fender Stratocaster $14.98 The Black Strat book is the first and only accurate and knowledgeable account of David Gilmour’s favorite Stratocaster guitar. It was written by Phil TaylorDavid Gilmour’s personal guitar technician since 1974. Featuring details on all the modifications made to the Black Strat guitar over the years and its use on Pink Floyd tours and albums, as well as David’s solo projects, the beautiful hardcove… |
|
|
David Gilmour – On an Island $24.95 All 10 songs from the critically acclaimed 2006 solo album from the guitarist and vocalist from Pink Floyd. Includes notes and tab for Songs: The Blue : On An Island : A Pocketful Of Stones : Where We Start : Take A Breath : Then I Close My Ey… |