I recently restrung my Jasmine S35 with Savarez Argentine Gypsy Jazz Acoustic Guitar strings (Model 1610) which are Silver Plated Copper Wound Strings, so they're less likely to Tarnish and Corrode than Bronze Strings. The Ball End Gypsy Jazz Strings can actually be used on Regular Acoustic Guitars too so that you could get into playing Gypsy Jazz without busting the bank. So with Gypsy Jazz Strings on a Standard Acoustic Guitar all you would need to do is to get a big solid pick like a Wegan 3.5 mm Gauge pick. There's a company called Purple Plectrums, they make those super big picks which are typically for musicians who have disabilities, but they do make a good alternative Gypsy Jazz Pick.
Gypsy Jazz Australia The Ball End Strings have the advantage of being easier to install, they settle better, & they can even be used on Regular Pin Bridge Acoustic Guitars too.
D'addario makes great Color Coded Strings for these Guitars. There are those John Pearse Manouche Strings which have colored Silk wound around both ends
MF does indeed stand for Macaferri. It refers to the original and first guitar model made by Mario Macaferri, which is the D hole. It used a .011 string gauge and had a shorter scale. The oval hole came later and had a longer scale, which made the .011 string gauge have more tension because it needs to stretch more to achieve the same pitch as when used on a D Hole, so they came up with the lighter and more flexible .010 string gauge to compensate for the Oval Hole, but in theory it should have the same tension as the D hole. Most players I know agree that .011s sound better in terms of tone and attack, but the .010s are easier to play and give you more nuances.
Thanks John! I am based in Brisbane. We have a good little gypsy scene here. Let me know if you need some connections down there. My website is www.gypsyjazz.com.au and email mjchael@gypsyjazz.com. Let me know if I can help.
Hello...I play Gypsy Jazz for some years now and i always played on a regular acoustic guitar,...and it sounded nice to me,...however recently i bought Gypsy Jazz guitar and i put some Gypsy Jazz strings on it ,..- d'daddrio ...i have a question ..i noticed this strings are much more sticky than normal strings,..why is this...??? And what can i do about it...???
That was very thorough. Much appreciated, thanks!
I recently restrung my Jasmine S35 with Savarez Argentine Gypsy Jazz Acoustic Guitar strings (Model 1610) which are Silver Plated Copper Wound Strings, so they're less likely to Tarnish and Corrode than Bronze Strings. The Ball End Gypsy Jazz Strings can actually be used on Regular Acoustic Guitars too so that you could get into playing Gypsy Jazz without busting the bank. So with Gypsy Jazz Strings on a Standard Acoustic Guitar all you would need to do is to get a big solid pick like a Wegan 3.5 mm Gauge pick. There's a company called Purple Plectrums, they make those super big picks which are typically for musicians who have disabilities, but they do make a good alternative Gypsy Jazz Pick.
Savarez even makes Argentine Gypsy Jazz Strings for other instruments too like Violin, 12 String Guitar, Mandolin, Mandola, and even Banjo.
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The Ball End Strings have the advantage of being easier to install, they settle better, & they can even be used on Regular Pin Bridge Acoustic Guitars too.
Great video friend I’ll leave my like.
Thank you!
it was extremely helpful and you covered the subject thoroughly! Do you sell these strings on line?
D'addario makes great Color Coded Strings for these Guitars. There are those John Pearse Manouche Strings which have colored Silk wound around both ends
MF does indeed stand for Macaferri. It refers to the original and first guitar model made by Mario Macaferri, which is the D hole. It used a .011 string gauge and had a shorter scale.
The oval hole came later and had a longer scale, which made the .011 string gauge have more tension because it needs to stretch more to achieve the same pitch as when used on a D Hole, so they came up with the lighter and more flexible .010 string gauge to compensate for the Oval Hole, but in theory it should have the same tension as the D hole.
Most players I know agree that .011s sound better in terms of tone and attack, but the .010s are easier to play and give you more nuances.
Thanks Pablo!!
Lighter Gauge Strings work great on a longer scale length
Are they nylon or steel .. I cant find the info anywhere
nice video! i'm in Melb where are you?
Thanks John! I am based in Brisbane. We have a good little gypsy scene here. Let me know if you need some connections down there. My website is www.gypsyjazz.com.au and email mjchael@gypsyjazz.com. Let me know if I can help.
Hello...I play Gypsy Jazz for some years now and i always played on a regular acoustic guitar,...and it sounded nice to me,...however recently i bought Gypsy Jazz guitar and i put some Gypsy Jazz strings on it ,..- d'daddrio ...i have a question ..i noticed this strings are much more sticky than normal strings,..why is this...??? And what can i do about it...???