by Tab » Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:49 pm
Hi Alun,
As you suspect it really is a matter of personal preference although, in my opinion, you are on the right track using 12s with a wound third.
I use DR 'Jazz' 12s which are - 12,15,24w,32,42,52 but not many retailers stock them so Rotosound purples may substitute being the same guages.
I always buy my strings from Strings Direct who offer a very good and prompt service.
Part of that early sound comes courtesy of the heavier strings and a lot of attack - ease off on the volume and attack the strings. Try it with 'The Savage.
Kind regards,
Terry