strings for L-OO

[9fingers]

My duo partner just got a 30's Gibson L-OO (kind of beat but plays & sounds GREAT). What strings do you L-OO folks like for fullness, clarity & durability? (he uses 12-52's so he can do some blues bending). He needs something that will last reasonably, as he is just not a weekly string changer. Coated strings would probably dull the wound strings for this guitar but all suggestions will be considered. Gracias!

 

[Jahn]

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-MAT-MFX650-LIST

Use the orange pack one, the medium lights. Just right for a smallbody shortscale but needing to push a bit more air to dig in, but not bluegrass flatpick.

 

[bazooka47]

I have a '38 L-00, and I just string it with D'Addario phosphor bronze light gauge (.012-whatever).

I haven't done much 'research' or experimentation to find the right string for every guitar, I just find that the D's are good overall, last a reasonably long time, and I can buy them in 25-set bulk packs. So, I get a bulk pack of lights, and a pack of mediums and that covers all of my acoustics.

 

[9fingers]

Thanks! Any more suggestions?
Nice L-OO, bazooka47!

 

[johneeeveee]

My '36 L00 seems to really like the John Pearse Phosphor Bronze Lights (12-53). Nice full, round tone, less "stiff" feel than most strings, and they last a long time.

Just my 2 cents... hope it helps - jv

 

[SRQGuitar]

I also have a '38 L-00 and I use the D'Addario strings. I use the Phosphor Bronze Custom Lights. I've tried lots of others but allways come back to these. They have the sound and feel I like best and they're relatively inexpensive. I find all phosphor bronze strings to have similar durability.

 

[arcey]

I have a '34 and have been using the standard Martin lights, but just bought a set of D'Addario EXPs to try. I expect these guitars sound amazing with anything though.

I have a question for for all of you fortunate L-00 owners. I am still using the original case and am looking for a good hardshell case for mine (it sure deserves it!). Anyone have suggestions where I can find one (I can swing $(100. - 150.)?

Thanks!

 

[FosterBrooks]

I have a question for for all of you fortunate L-00 owners. I am still using the original case and am looking for a good hardshell case for mine (it sure deserves it!). Anyone have suggestions where I can find one (I can swing $(100. - 150.)?

You would never guess it from the title, but this one works surprisingly well for L-00s. Great fit ... http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musicians-Gear-Classical-Guitar-Case?sku=541695

 

[johneeeveee]

Mine lives in a 00 sized Tweed TKL hardshell case with an arched top from Elderly. Very nice and fits well.

 

[arcey]

Thanks for the advice! The one at Musicians Friend should do the trick (I notice their dimensions are wrong, but a reviewer corrected them). Great price too. Thanks again.

 

[PHLOW]

My '37 L-00 likes lights, the edgier sounding the better!