[squirmy_wormy3]

I just got a new accoustic for Christmas, and I love it, but it has a funny...I dunno almost metalic sound to it. Does it just need broke in or??? That's why I'm askin the pros. Thanks for your help guys

[gcd23]

What do you have?

[KaZu]

Maybe its just the new strings?
Just wait it out.

[Latifa]

If you don't like it get mellow strings, or take the strings off and stuff a pillow in it soundbox. I've never done that, but drummers do it, right?

[gcd23]

You either have a piece acoustic or you have crappy strings in which you should probably change them.

[dante romero]

Hi all. Erm, the zingy metallic sound of new strings on yer acoustic is great. I love that sound! It doesn't stay around long enough as far as I'm concerned.
Ya gotta love that new string zing! Am I right or what?

Dante.

[billy16]

don't worry. almost all new guitars have that metallic sound. it goes away after you play for a while.

but it does also depend on what kind of strings you have. if they are phospher bronze, it'll have a brighter sound. if you don't like that, go with a more mellow strings.

so if it doesn't go away after a while, you might want to change your strings to suit your sound.

[jtown]

agreed I love the sound of new strings

What kind of guitar is it and how long have you been playing?

This post has been edited by jtown: 02 January 2005 - 07:40 PM