NGD Takamine AN10

PAL

The older Takamine guitars are really good. I use a Takamine EN40C. I don't think about the fact there are no dots on the fingerboard !

tone1

ICBM said:

I've always liked 80/20 bronze strings on cedar tops - I agree completely with your description of 'soft' compared to spruce, so strings with a brighter top-end seem to suit them better, phosphor bronze can be a bit muddy. I would probably stick with 12s for a dreadnought, although 11s aren't actually that much lighter and usually sound fine.

As usual I would give Newtone a try - Masterclass 80/20 bronze 12-52.

I’ve just fitted a set of the Newtone 80/20 bronze 12-52’s on my Cedar-Rosewood Takamine as I was clueless on what to go for….I’m a very happy bunny!

 Thanks @ICBM ; 

ICBM

Glad to help . I haven't tried every type of strings with every type of guitar by a long way, but this is one combination that stands out as working well whenever I have.

Just be aware that 80/20s have a shorter 'bright' life than phosphor bronze so you may need to replace them a bit more often - but Newtones seem to last longer than most.

Redlester

Lovely guitar. 

I have the AN15, which has a scratchplate and a bit more gloss finish than yours seems to have. Rosewood back and sides. Deffo a keeper. 

Some great advice re strings and the cedar top in this thread. Will follow the advice. 

Dave_Mc

tone1 said:

ICBM said:

I've always liked 80/20 bronze strings on cedar tops - I agree completely with your description of 'soft' compared to spruce, so strings with a brighter top-end seem to suit them better, phosphor bronze can be a bit muddy. I would probably stick with 12s for a dreadnought, although 11s aren't actually that much lighter and usually sound fine.

As usual I would give Newtone a try - Masterclass 80/20 bronze 12-52.

I’ve just fitted a set of the Newtone 80/20 bronze 12-52’s on my Cedar-Rosewood Takamine as I was clueless on what to go for….I’m a very happy bunny!

 Thanks @ICBM ; 

Nice, I'll keep that in mind for my cedar Dowina Glad you like them