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Strings on your BaCHbird?
« on: August 22, 2010, 01:18:35 PM »
Got mine from Saltydog last week, I'm liking it a lot but something is lacking in the sound.  I noticed the strings hit the back of the bridge before they enter the tailpiece.  Are they like that on original 'Birds?  I'm going to file slots in the back of the bridge to see if that helps soundwise.

It looks like the original strings are stainless generics.  I like nickel and have sets of Rotosound, Bass Boomers and EB 45-105s to try in that order.  Does anyone  have a string you really like with the BaCH or Thunderbirds in general?

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Re: Strings on your BaCHbird?
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2010, 01:26:45 PM »


 I have Ken Smith 45-105 Rock Masters on mine, I use those and DR 45-105's Stain less rounds on my 'Birds depending on the vintage and pick ups.
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Re: Strings on your BaCHbird?
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2010, 01:43:37 PM »
Roto Sound RS66LD standard gauge 45-105, all I ever really use.
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Re: Strings on your BaCHbird?
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2010, 01:46:33 PM »
I put LaBella flats on my TH-1. Sounds great!
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Re: Strings on your BaCHbird?
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2010, 01:51:14 PM »
I'm using Roto RB-40's on mine.
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