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hi all about time i put new strings on my burns apache. what gauge and type have you all found to be best. on the marvin as well. peter

11 -49 on all my Marvins. D'adario , which Burns fit, or Elixier.

thanks neil merry christmas. peter

I use D'Addario strings (11-49) on my Burns Apache too. One thing to keep in mind though, they make two kinds of round wound strings, one is pure nickel round-wounds, and the other is nickel round-wounds (essentially nickel-plated round-wounds), which are brighter. I think the mellower pure nickels are better for the Apache.

Bojan

bojan merry christmas and thanks for that. peter

Elixir 11's. These sound particularly good on the neck+bridge pickup combination. I did a guest spot at a Christmas concert the other week, and used the Apache for two Christmas numbers. Normally I would have put a new set of strings on for the occasion but the Elixirs that have been on for over six months of regular playing still sounded great. Mind you, I always wipe down with FastFret, too, which helps.

thanks noelford happy christmas. peter