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Parker135 - Posted - 02/11/2016: 10:12:37
I recall a post a few months ago, perhaps by Rudy, describing a second generation of Aquila Red strings. Like many others, I really liked the Reds when they first came out, but strings 1 and 5 were really fragile compared to Nylguts. So is there indeed a newer version that is more durable, and how do I ensure that I get the latest rather than more of the original stock? Is there a different part number? Thanks.
JimInAlabama - Posted - 02/11/2016: 12:21:09
The new formula is much better. They still won't tune up to A/D on my 25.5" scale but my current set has been installed several months now with no problems in standard tuning (I capo up for A/D). The part number is the same - 11B Red Series Classic Banjo. There is a sticker on the packages with the run date, the first set of new ones I got were dated 7/2015. The new ones are still a reddish color but more brown than red.
Edited by - JimInAlabama on 02/11/2016 12:23:11
Parker135 - Posted - 02/11/2016: 14:15:15
Thanks, Rudy. That's the discussion I remembered. I tried the search function but didn't come across it. Jim, I'm hoping to get to A/D with my old no-name 25.2" scale banjo, but maybe that's asking too much. When I had a Goodtime, I'm pretty sure I tuned it that high with Sands strings. I'm going to try a set of the new reds, either way. I'm not a big fan of capos, but I can hang out in double-C.
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