OMG Patenotte 260 tuned half step higher is AMAZING!!!

pickitjohn

I Love this Guitar…

When I first bought the guitar I almost returned it to the ebay seller.
After a few bridge modifications, then new bridge it started coming back to Life.
The best change came when I put Gallistrings Silk & Steel on GSL10 lights on
Thanks @Jon worked great for me.

I would tune to 440 and would play to fine tune after a few weeks I noticed that my refinement for better tone always raised the pitch somewhat. I decided to tune a half step above 440 so I'd still be able to play with other's.

It just seems like the added tension on the soundboard is exactly what the guitar wanted to REALLY OPEN UP THE GUITAR

What a great Gypsy tone and volume it has now. B-)

My other guitar's are not getting much play since this discovery.

It would be great to get some professional luthier thoughts on this…

pick on

pickitjohn:peace:

Al Watsky

That sounds good sometimes.
It can also stress the instrument and lead to long term problems.
I would try a heavier gauge string before I went over pitch on a stringed instrument.

Buco

Hey John, I loved Galli's (and still do) until I tried La Bella. Also silk and steel but the bass strings are a thicker gauge so their 10s set goes 10-50. That could get you best of both worlds, regular tuning with stronger sound.

Jazzaferri

Sounds like you need more downforce to get the top working. You might try going with a set of strings with a little higher tension.

Joli Gadjo

One half step more and you can read Bb Clarinet sheet!!
This is a short scale, so I guess it could be fine, especially with 10s... Although the Poplar neck does not have a truss rod.

pickitjohn

@Joli Gadjo
Thanks for chiming in on your "OLD GUITAR" I will be watching this neck closely. It's just amazing how much better and more alive it sounds.
I just order the La Bella Silk & Steel to see if the extra tension will have the same effect Thanks @Al Watsky @Buco @Jazzaferri for your suggestions…

It's a charming instrument and really want to do right by it. Thanks for the tips

Happy picking

pickitjohn :peace:

pickitjohn

@Buco Thanks! YOU WERE RIGHT

Hey John, I loved Galli's (and still do) until I tried La Bella. Also silk and steel but the bass strings are a thicker gauge so their 10s set goes 10-50. That could get you best of both worlds, regular tuning with stronger sound.

Guess I'm a La Bella Fellow with my Patenotte.

Worked Perfect best sound yet out of that guitar, it's really got that vintage gypsy tone.

pick on

pickitjohn :peace:

Buco

Hehe I'm happy there's another convert.
Pick on man,

Buco

Jazzaferri

It's always good to try different strings from time to time. Surprising what one learns about guitars.

Al Watsky

Thats great !
Another LaBella E&O Mari user.

Jeff Moore

Buco the light La Bella are 9-50 aren't they? The mediums are 13-56.
I liked the sound but they give a real wide frequency response.