JoeV Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Hello, first time on the forum. Yesterday I acquired two new (to me) Hamers, a DuoTone, and a black XT. I plan to restring both, and was looking for recommendations on strings you've had good luck with. I am thinking flat wound for the DuoTone at least. Also can't seem to locate the standard sizes that they shipped with. The tone I like is thick, warm, clear, and articulate if finger picking (hows that for a variety -lol). Not a big fan of the thin, tinny, metalic sound (it has its use, just not for me). Thanks in advance for your opinions, I know I have a lot to learn. Joe PS - I tried to upload photos, but was having no luck due to file size constraints which I haven't had time to figure out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Finding the right strings is like finding the right woman. You have to pluck a variety of them to find the one you like. I use EB 10-46 All nickel on all my Hamers. I’ve never owned a Duotone so I can’t speak in regards to that. I’d start by using what you like now and then experiment from there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Welcome to the HFC! I'd recommend coated strings like the Elixir 10-46. Gabe 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Thanks for the welcome, and the suggestions! I did try to find recommendations before posting, but most were from 2006/2007 when most of the newest strings didn't 't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polara Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 The Dutone I had worked well with these... https://www.drstrings.com/acoustic-electric-zebra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Thank you. I am much more focused on the clean, acoustic tones, with limited focus on the electric side of things. Interestingly, I didn't realize it had acoustic when I purchased it, as I had picked up a similar Godin about a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 @polara What gauge of the zebras did you find most effective with the DuoTone? Just curious, what did you end up replacing it with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polara Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, JoeV said: @polara What gauge of the zebras did you find most effective with the DuoTone? Just curious, what did you end up replacing it with? I used 11s... and sadly it was smashed by Delta on the way back from Europe. However, Delta was great and wrote me a check for replacement value! Is yours a US model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Thank you. I am much more focused on the clean, acoustic tones, with limited focus on the electric side of things. Interestingly, I didn't realize it had acoustic when I purchased it, as I had picked up a similar Godin about a month ago. Unfortunately it is the Korean made model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from my fingers Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Dunlop xl's are my go to strings 10 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincsman Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Well come to the group I have always been happy with D"Addario 9-46 on My Hamer,s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I use D’Addario NYXLs on my Shishkov and once my current supply of other strings is gone, I’ll use those exclusively on all my guitars. I find them to be THAT good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Welcome to the HFC. Try a variety; in the end you’ll use whatever feels and sounds best to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 D'addario 11s for the DT work well for many. But YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Thank you everyone. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 For the Duotone I’d recommend Thomastik Infeld Sliders .10s. Nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holLoWskull Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I'll second the DR Zebra recommendation IF your primary focus is to get the feel and most of the "acoustic" sound of a piezo equipped acoustic guitar that's plugged into an amp, console, or PA. I would suggest checking out the version of the Zebras in 10's (or heavier gauge) that have a phospher bronze wound G string vs. the plain unwound steel G that some of the 10's and lighter gauge DR Zebras have. If you're more concerned with bending notes easily/overall ease of playability as an electric guitar and still want a passable acoustic sound (of a piezo equipped acoustic guitar that's plugged into an amp, console, or PA) then I think just about any brand of string you normally like to play will do just fine. Just my $0.02 anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks for the recommendations! I'm going to start with the zebras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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