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anybody use J75's?

Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:49 pm
by A5mando
Collings mandolins leave the factory with J74 strings. Do any of you have experience using J75's?
Thanks!

Re: anybody use J75's?

Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:46 pm
by Greg Y
A5, I've used both. 74, 75 and other brands. I came from a varnish Weber Yellowstone that needed 75s to drive it. When i went to the Collings MT and later a Heiden and Ellis, 74s sounded better, without choking the top. On the Heiden in particular, Michael H told me that he voices his instruments for '74s.....and they did sound noticeably better.

Re: anybody use J75's?

Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:14 pm
by A5mando
Thanks, Greg.

I put 75's on Thursday and had a little gig last night, and didn't like the feel at all. I put GHS 270's on this morning and really like them so far.

Re: anybody use J75's?

Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:49 pm
by Red Oak
Greg Y wrote: Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:46 pm A5, I've used both. 74, 75 and other brands. I came from a varnish Weber Yellowstone that needed 75s to drive it. When i went to the Collings MT and later a Heiden and Ellis, 74s sounded better, without choking the top. On the Heiden in particular, Michael H told me that he voices his instruments for '74s.....and they did sound noticeably better.
Great advice from MikeH. I’m a J74 player myself. Never let me down!!!