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Advice and links for using Nylgut and other plastic/ polymer strings of all brands, including fishing line.

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From LWC on 8/5/2014 10:14:09 AM

I posted this in the forum but didn't get any help, so I'm putting it here.

Hi All, I'm finely getting around to installing a zero glide nut and I think I'm going to go with nylon strings, From what I've heard it sounds like Chris Sands are well liked so I thought about getting them. Now I'm hearing a lot about Aquila Red, I know strings are just personal preferences but I'd still like some opinions, also do I get lite, med or heavy and what about the 4th string wound or nylon. I'll be using a Fielding TP and mostly stay in open g. Thanks Larry

Which of the above strings would be less like a limp noodle

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	RV6 says: 8/5/2014 12:40:51 PM When I switched to Nylon strings, I started with Chris Sands strings. I tried the "Red" once and broke two strings right off the bat so stayed with the Sands strings. I have the mediums on one 26 1/4" scale banjo and the heavies on another 26 1/4" scale and a 24 3/4". I like the sound, feel and longevity of Chris Sands strings. --- Bob
	Bufo Bill says: 8/6/2014 2:28:58 PM Sands are the least noodle like in tension, but they are big thick strings too, they sound great though! The reds by Aquila have a unique sound, but you may break several if you aren't suitably cautious about any sharp edge your strings may come into contact with.
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