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String Courses Please report your findings about tonal changes with the heavier strings after you give them a try. I never seem to be satisfied with the A strings tone on most mandolins. + 1.I've got a '96 Bozeman era F-5V. Curious to hear what you think.Kirk Mar-23-2024, 1:34pm #7 Registered User Re: Effects of Heavier E and A String Courses I use John Pearse Phosphor Bronze 12,15, 26, 40 on my Kimble F5 and 12,16, 26, 40 on my Kentucky KM 650. Been using these strings for several years and no adverse impacts on the instruments. I also didn’t notice much difference in my fretting hand. I keep the string action fairly low, just slightly over 0.05 inch on the G strings and 0.04 inch on the e strings.I like the thicker sounding notes on the treble strings and the full sounding bass strings. Kirk2007 Kimble F51985 Kentucky KM 650 Mar-23-2024, 2:24pm #8 coprolite writing about music is like dancing,about architecture Jul-13-2024, 6:15am #9 Registered User Re: Effects of Heavier E and A String Courses Originally Posted by tiltman + 1.I've got a '96 Bozeman era F-5V. Curious to hear what you think.Kirk Just a quick update. For the last couple of months I've been using strings with the heavier gauge E and A string courses (11.5 and 16). I've been very pleased with the sound and the playability on my 95' Gibson F5V. I have a strong attack and they hold up well while still providing great tone when picked lightly. You can really dig into them a bit more when needed without completely overdriving them. I still have a few packs of normal medium gauge strings and will use them up but after that, I'll probably convert completely to the heavier E and A string diameters. For what it's worth, I've been ordering my strings from Mapes and while still evaluating them, at this point I give them a thumbs up. I hope this helps.

Mar-23-2024, 6:17am #1 Registered User Effects of Heavier E and A String Courses Hello All. I recently ordered some custom strings from Mapes where I increased the diameter of the E strings to 11.5 and the A strings to 16. The D and G courses are 26 and 40 respectively.I've always used standard medium gauge strings but wanted to see what effect having a slightly heavier E and A would have on my tone. I have a fairly strong attack and sometimes can overdrive those strings.My mandolin is a 95' Bozeman era Gibson F5-V. Does increasing the diameter of the E and A strings add a lot more tension and stress to the mandolin top? Mar-23-2024, 9:23am #2 Registered User Re: Effects of Heavier E and A String Courses I use GHS and they come with a 16 so the only really added stress to a normal set is the 11.5. My set is 11 16 27 and 41. I wouldn't worry. THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE JUST FOR YOUR SMILE! Mar-23-2024, 9:28am #3 Registered User Re: Effects of Heavier E and A String Courses Originally Posted by pops1 I use GHS and they come with a 16 so the only really added stress to a normal set is the 11.5. My set is 11 16 27 and 41. I wouldn't worry. Thanks Pops! Mar-23-2024, 11:15am #4 Registered User Re: Effects of Heavier E and A String Courses Please report your findings about tonal changes with the heavier strings after you give them a try. I never seem to be satisfied with the A strings tone on most mandolins. Mar-23-2024, 11:20am #5 Registered User Re: Effects of Heavier E and A String Courses Originally Posted by Hudmister Please report your findings about tonal changes with the heavier strings after you give them a try. I never seem to be satisfied with the A strings tone on most mandolins. Sure will. I'll probably put on them on in a few days. I'll let you know what I think. Mar-23-2024, 11:26am #6 Registered User Re: Effects of Heavier E and A

If you want to play many notes in sequence as Stevie did, try a “speed pick” or a small, heavy pick with a sharp point.Should You Change Your Setup?Now you have an idea of how to best emulate Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rig. And while changing up the gear you have is a matter of taste, it’s important to take some caution before altering the setup of your guitar itself.Setups are very individualized, and what works for one person can actually hinder another. For instance, let’s look at the high action on Stevie’s guitars. Higher strings will sometimes deliver a clear tone that rings out easily. And since Stevie has a very strong fretting hand and a very strong pick attack, the high action worked for him.But if you have a much different guitar technique, playing with very high action may actually make you sound worse (or less like Stevie, if that’s what you’re going for). When the strings are very high off the fretboard, it puts a good bit of stress on your fingers. Playing fast-flying solos gets harder, and if you want to barre chords, that can prove very difficult.The same goes for playing with heavier strings. Ultimately, your playing style has more impact on your sound than the strings you use. Heavier strings can certainly give you a heavier sound, but if the heavy gauge hinders your technique, it’s a much better idea to play with a lighter gauge.So how do you discover the setup that works best for you? Most guitarists won’t instantly discover the perfect setup. The best way to do so is to gradually make minor adjustments. You might raise your action slightly and find that that makes playing easier, or you might switch to a lighter string gauge and find that your solos suddenly

A number which is more common for rackets manufactured in Europe.TENNIS RACKET WEIGHTSTennis racket weight is another important consideration to make when selecting a racket to buy. The weight of the racket frame carries most of the overall weight of a tennis racket. As there are no set weight restrictions on tennis rackets, the weight you choose will be influenced by your skill level, strength and personal preferences.Light tennis rackets typically weigh under 290g. They are typically recommended for beginner players or juniors who perhaps haven’t developed the relevant muscle groups to swing a heavy tennis racket. Beginners who use a racket with a larger head size will require a lighter frame in order to help them find a balance between shot power and control. Advanced players still might choose to use a lightweight racket if they prefer control, accuracy and manoeuvrability.Average weight tennis rackets commonly weigh anywhere between 290g – 310g. They provide a combination of power and control for intermediate or advanced players looking for a balanced play style. Some adult beginners may wish to use this weight if they wish to generate more power than a lightweight racket would offer.Heavy tennis rackets are much more frequently used amongst senior advanced players who have developed the relevant muscle groups and can consistently swing a heavier racket without becoming fatigued. As advanced players typically opt for smaller tennis racket head sizes to benefit their shot accuracy and racket control, a heavier frame will help maintain their shot power. Other adult tennis players of varying skill level may still prefer to us a heavier tennis racket, if they are already naturally strong and can comfortably swing the racket without tiring.TENNIS RACKET STRINGSTennis racket strings make up the face of the tennis racket that strikes the ball. The stringing only makes up between 12g – 20g of the overall tennis racket weight. The material of the strings influences their weight. Polyester strings typically weigh more than synthetic multifilament’s.The tension of the tennis racket strings can be adjusted based on personal preference. A racket that is strung with high tension is suitable for players seeking more control of their shots, whereas low tension stringing is suitable for more shot power.Now that you have read our complete tennis racket size guide, why not check out our full range of Vermont tennis rackets? All of our rackets are constructed from premium grade materials and we have rackets to suit all ages, heights and ability levels.As well as tennis rackets, we also carry a comprehensive range of Vermont tennis equipment, including, tennis balls, tennis nets & posts, training equipment and other court accessories, such as umpires chairs and scoreboards. If you’re looking to get your