Pro-1 Acoustic Strings?

[Craig Baenziger]

Hey all,

have an Epiphone Pro-1 Acoustic (new one after they changed the bridge to a pinned bridge instead of the string though like advertised but whatevs I suppose ‍). Anywho they come set up for their own 8/38 ultra light coated strings. But I can’t seem to find them anywhere at all except for some small shops across the ocean. Anybody know of a US retailer that carries these? Would be much appreciated

 

[Craig Baenziger]

Actually, scratch that. Just for giggles I measured the strings. Turns out they don’t have the bridge they’re supposed to anymore and the strings are different than advertised as well. They’re 9/48’s. No biggie on that front but woulda been odd getting strings they say come with it to find they’re different than the originals on arrival.

 

[Kostas Kritsilas]

i am unfamiliar with the Pto-1. However, for an acoustic guitar, .008 or .009 gauge strings are unusually thin. The standard acoustic light set is .012"-.056", and extra lights are .011"-.052", or very rarely, ultra lights at .010"-.048". Strings lighter than that usually don't impart enough energy to the top to give good volume and decent tone.

 

[Biddlin]

Epi ultra-light acoustic strings

Stock on Pro-1 acoustics