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Nanoweb or polyweb strings? -

I just received the "budget" Washburn DK20T acoustic guitar I ordered
from AMS...let's just say you get what you pay for ($130 USD).

Pros: Looks, sound, accessories (decent gig bag, straps, picks,
built-in tuner, some basic software), price

Cons: Frets (need SERIOUS polishing, plus the fretwire edges are sure
to hack up your fingers if not careful), fit & finish (some of the
bindings don't meet, but you'd have to look closely), high string
action (I want to give the guitar a couple of months to settle before
messing with the truss rod), and finally stock strings.

The first thing I want to do is replace the crappy plastic bridge pins
with either brass or ebony, as well as the strings. I've seen here
that many recommend Elixers. What's the difference between nanowebs &
polywebs, and which ones work best on acoustics?

At some point I'd like to replace the crappy plastic nut with a
graphite one...what would a repair shop typically charge for that?

Thanks

RF
Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? - Kernix - 10:27 30-11-05

I think Nanowebs are more for Electric than acoustic, but I think you
can use either one on Acoustic or Electric - of course differentiating
between Electric & Acoustic versions of both.

Here's a link:

http://www.elixirstrings.com/products/product_acoustic.html

Jim
Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? - Sacramento Dave - 10:33 30-11-05


<dvaoa@altavista.com> wrote in message
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> I just received the "budget" Washburn DK20T acoustic guitar I ordered
> from AMS...let's just say you get what you pay for ($130 USD).
>
> Pros: Looks, sound, accessories (decent gig bag, straps, picks,
> built-in tuner, some basic software), price
>
> Cons: Frets (need SERIOUS polishing, plus the fretwire edges are sure
> to hack up your fingers if not careful), fit & finish (some of the
> bindings don't meet, but you'd have to look closely), high string
> action (I want to give the guitar a couple of months to settle before
> messing with the truss rod), and finally stock strings.
>
> The first thing I want to do is replace the crappy plastic bridge pins
> with either brass or ebony, as well as the strings. I've seen here
> that many recommend Elixers. What's the difference between nanowebs &
> polywebs, and which ones work best on acoustics?
>
> At some point I'd like to replace the crappy plastic nut with a
> graphite one...what would a repair shop typically charge for that?
>
> Thanks
>
> RF
>
I use Polywebs on mine, I tried the Nanowebs the sound was just not as
good. You should be able to drop down one string size and get the same
sound. The Elixirs cost more but the last along time. I have also tried
there strings for electrics, Waste of money. I bought my second acoustic
guitar two years ago ( my first was a 1963 Stella $25 new) I was amazed at
how the sound changed as the guitar loosened up from string vibration. So
waiting awhile to do some fine adjustment would be a good idea. I have also
heard of acoustics guitars being put in front of Stereo speakers to help
break it in, I guess the theory is the sound vibrates the guitar, well if
that's true 1 hour of Hendrix on 8 should do it.
Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? -


Sacramento Dave wrote:

> I use Polywebs on mine, I tried the Nanowebs the sound was just not as
> good. You should be able to drop down one string size and get the same
> sound. The Elixirs cost more but the last along time. I have also tried
> there strings for electrics, Waste of money. I bought my second acoustic
> guitar two years ago ( my first was a 1963 Stella $25 new) I was amazed at
> how the sound changed as the guitar loosened up from string vibration. So
> waiting awhile to do some fine adjustment would be a good idea. I have also
> heard of acoustics guitars being put in front of Stereo speakers to help
> break it in, I guess the theory is the sound vibrates the guitar, well if
> that's true 1 hour of Hendrix on 8 should do it.

My Carvin electric came with Nanowebs, and I don't like them either.
Hard to explain, but for rock music, they're too smooth & there's not
enough *traction* between the pick & the string for an
overdriven/distorted sound.
Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? -

Thanks for the link Jim.

RF
Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? - Larry - 11:15 30-11-05

I prefer the original Polywebs myself. I think they are also more
comfortable.

-Larry

"Sacramento Dave" <diacono@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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>>
> I use Polywebs on mine, I tried the Nanowebs the sound was just not as
> good. You should be able to drop down one string size and get the same
> sound. The Elixirs cost more but the last along time. I have also tried
> there strings for electrics, Waste of money. I bought my second acoustic
> guitar two years ago ( my first was a 1963 Stella $25 new) I was amazed at
> how the sound changed as the guitar loosened up from string vibration. So
> waiting awhile to do some fine adjustment would be a good idea. I have
> also
> heard of acoustics guitars being put in front of Stereo speakers to help
> break it in, I guess the theory is the sound vibrates the guitar, well if
> that's true 1 hour of Hendrix on 8 should do it.
>
>



Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? - Thad - 12:09 30-11-05

Larry wrote:
> I prefer the original Polywebs myself. I think they are also more
> comfortable.

I accidently got Nanowebs the last time I stocked up. I prefer the
Polywebs, too.

--
Thad
Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? - Phil Wilson - 12:20 30-11-05

I went through an Elixir stage, Poly and Nano, and ended up hating them
both. I decided that they were cheap strings with an expensive coating on
them, and that it's the strings that matter, not the coating. I'm back on
DR's and they sound more meaty and less "rattly".
--
Phil Wilson

<dvaoa@altavista.com> wrote in message
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>
> Sacramento Dave wrote:
>
>> I use Polywebs on mine, I tried the Nanowebs the sound was just not as
>> good. You should be able to drop down one string size and get the same
>> sound. The Elixirs cost more but the last along time. I have also tried
>> there strings for electrics, Waste of money. I bought my second acoustic
>> guitar two years ago ( my first was a 1963 Stella $25 new) I was amazed
>> at
>> how the sound changed as the guitar loosened up from string vibration. So
>> waiting awhile to do some fine adjustment would be a good idea. I have
>> also
>> heard of acoustics guitars being put in front of Stereo speakers to help
>> break it in, I guess the theory is the sound vibrates the guitar, well if
>> that's true 1 hour of Hendrix on 8 should do it.
>
> My Carvin electric came with Nanowebs, and I don't like them either.
> Hard to explain, but for rock music, they're too smooth & there's not
> enough *traction* between the pick & the string for an
> overdriven/distorted sound.
>



Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? - Thad - 12:25 30-11-05

Phil Wilson wrote:
> I went through an Elixir stage, Poly and Nano, and ended up hating them
> both. I decided that they were cheap strings with an expensive coating on
> them, and that it's the strings that matter, not the coating. I'm back on
> DR's and they sound more meaty and less "rattly".

Have you tried the coated DR's?

I have several guitars that don't get played enough, so coated strings
are a good compromise for me. Plus, I like the reduced string noise when
I'm playing really dirty and loud.

--
Thad
Re: Nanoweb or polyweb strings? - Dave - 12:52 30-11-05

>I use Nanoweb electric lights(10--46) on my electric/acoustic.
>Haven't changed them for a while.
dave
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