Maybe it's a format issue. Can you phone play mp3's. I assume that's the format

Suppose that depends on the use case for the 335. Straight up jazz then use them but if for blues/rock then probably not. His strings are gonna be hard to bend but if you're not doing that then use them.

I've got a Hendriksen. Not sure about best in breed but it works for what I do.

Arthur Tailored to what he believes you need to accomplish your goal. He has years of practical and teaching experience. Your job is to be honest about what you really want to do and what you can really do.

I don't

Uh, oh Bob Carey I see an L-4 purchase on the horizon

Not specific to a 175 but I think wooden bridge makes for a more mellow, softer sound. And I think rosewood would be more in that direction than ebony. I'll bet Rich Severson had done this on multiple guitars and can describe it better.