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From johnnyfewings on 9/27/2019 7:19:30 AM

Hi - does anyone know the best strings to use on the Bowlin. I know John used Aquila #76 / 85 / 94 / ? / 76

does anyone know what the 4th (wound) is. Or a suitable similar??

thanks Johnny

3 Comments
	John Gribble says: 9/27/2019 2:55:08 PM Hi, he used Augustine Red Card A classical guitar strings, I 'm pretty sure.
	johnnyfewings says: 9/28/2019 12:26:48 AM Hi John ..thanks..I think I have it. They are ...from the 1st string .. 76mm 85mm 94mm 89 mm (wound) 76mm All Nylgut ex the 4th which is silverplated wound. The Nylgut are from Aquilla (corde armoniche) and the 4th is a D’Addario (Pro-Arte)
	johnnyfewings says: 9/28/2019 12:53:14 AM Hi John ..thanks..I think I have it. They are ...from the 1st string .. 76mm 85mm 94mm 89 mm (wound) 76mm All Nylgut ex the 4th which is silverplated wound. The Nylgut are from Aquilla (corde armoniche) and the 4th is a D’Addario (Pro-Arte)
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