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From Chris Cooper on 2/25/2011 2:17:52 PM

Has anyone tried Huber's "Truetone" strings?

How did they suit you?

Has anyone switched to them exclusively? If so what did you use previously?

14 Comments
	Dave Peterson says: 2/27/2011 6:12:55 PM I use Truetone strings on my Lexington and it sounds amazing. I'll never go back to the other brands I used to buy (Gibson Earl Scruggs or D'Adario med. light)
	BobbyE says: 2/28/2011 9:43:22 PM What do the Truetones cost? I assume they are only available through Huber? Bobby
	Banjov1 says: 3/1/2011 2:44:48 PM $4 /set - huberbanjos.com/accessories/strings/
	Chris Cooper says: 3/3/2011 12:18:36 PM You do have to buy them in sets of five though.
	Chris Cooper says: 3/9/2011 2:52:33 PM Make that a minimum order of 6 sets.
	Chris Cooper says: 3/9/2011 2:56:07 PM Plus $105.00 Postage! That is not a type error! $105.00!
	BobbyE says: 3/9/2011 10:00:21 PM Are they only one gauge, or is there a choice? AT $105 I would guess one would have a choice. :>). Bobby
	Chris Cooper says: 3/10/2011 12:28:53 AM Just one gauge. .010, .011, .0125, .020, .010 They are $4.00 per set.
	Banjov1 says: 3/14/2011 2:48:06 PM I've got a set that I'm not using that I can send you if you want to just try them out.
	Chris Cooper says: 3/15/2011 9:24:24 AM Thanks Tony, that is very kind but I wouldn't dream of putting you to such trouble. Besides after more thought and consideration I think maybe that .0125 gauge 3rd would be waaaaaaaayyyyyy to light for my liking. I use a .013 3rd at the moment and if anything that is slightly too light. Do they not feel imbalanced being so light in the centre?
	Chris Cooper says: 3/15/2011 9:26:30 AM Especially with those .010's on the outside.
	JackieM says: 4/4/2011 4:28:36 AM Hey guys, I have to add that my new Huber arrived with Truetone strings and it sounds that friggin good, I doubt whether I will ever try another brand!! Cheers Jack
	Flathead75 says: 5/26/2011 12:25:28 PM The reason Steve uses the gauges he does is because they get the best tone and are very easy to play. JD actually uses the same gauges on his stage set. I used almost med. before these and I'll never change back. Give them a try and see if they don't sound better.
	Jason Wilkerson says: 6/1/2011 11:40:53 AM The 12.5 third strings that come with the Truetone set is a little too light. The string is too thin for my finger to grab it for a good pull-off, making my pull-offs sound more like slides...but, I have found that the #20 4th string is essential for the sound. Anything bigger looses the growl for me. The #10 and #11 are neither here nor there in my opinion.
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