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I do understand that most all acoustic guitars will squeak some, but these seem a little excessive and loud. I'll give what you all said a try. sure will beat buying another set of strings right now. However, next time I'm going to just get the higher quality coated strings--I think.
Thank you all for your fast responses.
cj-5
ps. I had no clue about lubing strings. Wow, amazing what you can learn on this site! thanks again everyone.....
I bought a new set of strings for my Ovation. I initially bought a set of light .12-.053 D'Addario's Phospher Bronze strings. I hated them. They sounded bad and squeaked terribly. So I went back to Guitar Center, told them of my problem and asked for a better set of strings that would cure this. They sold me a set of Martin lifespan SP MSP7200, .013- .056 Medium strings. Though they sound alright (but not great) I still have the squeaking problem especially when sliding up and down the fret board. Is there a solution to this problem short of throwing them away and purchasing an expensive set of coated strings? I do not have this problem with my Fender, but it does have the more expensive coated strings.
Any help will be greatly appreciated,
cj-5
@cj-5,
You need to find the nearest VA office or go on line and goggle the VA and you can sign up on line. You will need your DD 215(i think that is the number) it is your discharge papers. Of course there is a bit of paper work but you can get it done. There are a lot of caring people there to help you. DO NOT GIVE UP!! Good luck and keep me informed if you want to.
Rick
Thanx Rick,
I'll dig out my DD-214 and make contact with the VA. Hopefully I can get the cataract surgery I disparately need. If not I'll keep saving my pennies. That's how I got my left eye done. They immediately took care of my left eye because I had the money. They really wanted to fix my right eye at the same time. However, it was amazing how quickly they backed off that Idea when I told them I did not have any insurance and only had enough to pay cash for one eye. If you don't have cash in full or insurance they won't even talk to you. They also do not have any type of payment plan. But they do have a big sign that reads in part, "WE ARE HERE FOR YOU". How funny.
Thanx again,
cj-5
I too was in the Army in 1972, and saw the elephant! I have never ever been thanked for my service, No, not ever, that is, If you don't count my wife. I did however have a few ruff spots while walking through some airports. Got to where I would not wear my uniform when going home on leave. Some knew anyway because of my extremely short hair cut, which was a dead give-away in those days. The discontent in our society was bad enough that some stores who catered to military soldiers sold (advertised) wigs for off duty wear or while on leave. Stupid idea in my opinion. But I did know some who bought them.
Now, please recognize that I'm not looking to get thanked now. so please don't. It wouldn't feel right now and besides, those days are long gone, at least until I got the chance to visited the Vietnam wall while in DC a few years ago. Bummer! Anyway what I'm really interested in, is rick the plumber's statement that the VA will help vets. I do not have a service connected injury or disability. I have been under the direct impression that the VA will not help you unless you do. I was given this impression directly by the VA hospital. Has something change in the past ten years or so? I'm interested because I would like to get my right eye fixed but can't afford the $3,000 to get it done right now. I should contact them again?
Thanks for the information,
Cj-5
Guitar chord forum - chordie → Posts by cj-5
