New strings make a difference ...

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 -- I decided to take a moment and put a new set of strings on my OE-30 semi-

hollow body guitar. It hit me last week that I've owned that guitar for a couple of years, and though I haven't played it, I haven't changed strings either.

The strings were larger gauge than the ones I've used, which are usually Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings (basically .09 to .42). Sometime back I bought a six pack of Fender strings of the same gauge and put a set on my Ibanez Gio. I just finished putting a new set on the Oscar Schmidt, and wow, does it sound and play differently!

One improvement is that it did away with the slight buzz on the low E string, and boy! Does it sound brighter! I'll go back to it later this evening, but I'm looking forward to breaking the new strings in and playing the OE-30 with new strings.

Speaking of strings, I have also ordered a set of coated strings, which offering much longer life. I'll put those on my Peavey when they arrive, and I'll have a full review posted here.

Rock on!