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What kind of strings does Willie Nelson use?

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(@gchord)
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I like the sound of Willie Nelson's guitar. I don't have a Martin classical with a hole worn thru it,but that's besid the point. I know he uses nylon strings with ball ends.I'm all thumbs when it comes to tying nylon strings together. I can tie tiny line to a tiny fishing fly or lure,but I can't tie nylon strings very good.From picures I've seen of his brand of strings,they look to be a pretty good set. Any ideas on what brand he uses?


   
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(@lue42)
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There is a good article here about his guitar:
http://www.harmony-central.com/Events/SNAMM98/Martin/N-20WN.html

And... according to an ad I found...

Dean Markley Ball End Nylon Classical Guitar Strings
Quick and easy to put on, quick to change, sound great and they're the only strings Willie Nelson will use
http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/deanmarbalen.html
So... I guess they are Dean Markley's

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Gotta love Trigger!! :)

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(@gchord)
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Cool,thanks guys. My next guitar will most likely be a small bodied classical.


   
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Albeit I love the guy...and actually have met him upon occasion...I've NEVER heard that guitar played anywhere's near tuned!

Cat

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