Originally Posted by: BrokenJerathe stock strings that came on it had a more balanced tone than these. and i use light gague.

This stood out as the first thing to me. Did you notice if the stock strings were heavier at all? Light strings (especially the unwounds) won't have as much "ummph" or voluminous sustain. I'd try a set of mediums or maybe a custom set (like skinny top/heavy bottom) first. Yeah, they're a bit harder on the fingers, but if you don't like your sound, it'd be worth it, and you'd adjust after awhile.