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Post subject: Re: 52 and new to the guitar
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:56 pm
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EddieAteDynamite wrote:
I also received one of these for Christmas and am very impressed with it so far, but I'm wondering if lighter gauge strings would benefit me. I've learned the basic 8 or 9 beginner chords without a great deal of difficulty but my attempts at barre chords sound horrible, between buzzing and muted strings.

I don't have the extra string pack that was included with me right now, but the string sizes were in fractions of an inch (".023" or similar) rather than "Heavy" or "Medium", etc. Can I assume the strings that come with the guitar out of the box are a heavy gauge, and am I going to be disappointed with lighter strings? Also, will the truss rod require adjustment going from a heavier string to the next lightest size?

Thanks ahead of time for any replies!

First off welcome to the forums Eddie. Now the strings that came on your guitar are probably .12 - .54 which are mediums. You shouldn't have any trouble with dropping to lights .11 - .52 and if you do it's better to just have a set up done on it by a professional to get the best results. Good luck with it.


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Post subject: Re: 52 and new to the guitar
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:54 pm
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First off welcome to the forums Eddie. Now the strings that came on your guitar are probably .12 - .54 which are mediums. You shouldn't have any trouble with dropping to lights .11 - .52 and if you do it's better to just have a set up done on it by a professional to get the best results. Good luck with it.


Thanks, looking at the string pack now and they are marked from .012 to .053, which are identified as "light" on a site I looked at earlier today (sorry, don't have the link now), with .010 to .047 listed as "Extra Light".

Is a difference of one thousandth going to make a discernible difference in playability?


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Post subject: Re: 52 and new to the guitar
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:06 pm
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First off welcome to the forums Eddie. Now the strings that came on your guitar are probably .12 - .54 which are mediums. You shouldn't have any trouble with dropping to lights .11 - .52 and if you do it's better to just have a set up done on it by a professional to get the best results. Good luck with it.


Thanks, looking at the string pack now and they are marked from .012 to .053, which are identified as "light" on a site I looked at earlier today (sorry, don't have the link now), with .010 to .047 listed as "Extra Light".

Is a difference of one thousandth going to make a discernible difference in playability?


Yes, it will make a difference. The strings will be easier to bend and feel softer to the uncaloused finger but with the extra lights the guitar might need a small neck adjustment to prevent neck bow and string buzz and they really aren't as loud. Different string companies will have thier sizes described differently as far as light to heavy for the guage they are. To get a really easy playing acoustic you might want to lower the bridge saddle a little along with using light guage strings and you should be satisfied. To lower the saddle height it will involve removing the saddle and sanding the bottom of it off until the desired height is reached. It may be better for a begginer to have this done by someone experienced. Good luck with it all.


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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:18 am
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SingingAtTwilight wrote:
I have this same guitar! I got it for Christmas! I love it so far!
I did to OMG! IT sounds amazing and I love it! :D


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Post subject: Re: 52 and new to the guitar
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:35 am
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6twang wrote:
Yes, it will make a difference. The strings will be easier to bend and feel softer to the uncaloused finger but with the extra lights the guitar might need a small neck adjustment to prevent neck bow and string buzz and they really aren't as loud. Different string companies will have thier sizes described differently as far as light to heavy for the guage they are. To get a really easy playing acoustic you might want to lower the bridge saddle a little along with using light guage strings and you should be satisfied. To lower the saddle height it will involve removing the saddle and sanding the bottom of it off until the desired height is reached. It may be better for a begginer to have this done by someone experienced. Good luck with it all.


I took it to the luthier at a local shop and he advised "extra lights" along with lowering the saddle. He also told me the neck had a slightly reversed bow, which he would correct.
There is definitely a difference. I can bar the first fret without having two or three twangy/muted strings! :D


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Post subject: Re: FENDER STARCASTER ACOUSTIC PAK
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:18 pm
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I received this Guitar for Christmas and out of the box there was a problem with action. I Can not play the bottom E string anything past the third fret and if I capo it its even worse. There is no gap what so ever at certain frets and the buzzing is horrible. It keeps getting worse.


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Post subject: Re: FENDER STARCASTER ACOUSTIC PAK
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:09 pm
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I believe I just received this guitar pack tho mine only came with extra strings, picks and allen wrench. I am very new to guitar playing and havent even had a chance to learn some chords. My neighbor tuned it for me, but my biggest question is how do i know what size case to get for it because I feel very uncomfortable just laying it down. And I am open to any tips on learning the guitar.

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Post subject: Re: FENDER STARCASTER ACOUSTIC PAK
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This acoustic set me back all of 27 bucks on ebay, and the one I bought was missing tuners and bridge pegs (note that I bought it used from an individual, not new, so I'm NOT saying it came new missing parts!) but after replacing the missing parts and putting in a new bridge saddle (old one was too low, getting fret buzz on the strings), it plays like a champ! I own the Starcaster acoustic and a FA-100 and have never had any trouble out of either. Even though the Starcaster is the cheapest guitar I own, it's also the best sounding, better than my old mainstay, a $300.00 Alvarez. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend either for a starter guitar for someone, with the caveat that you might have to replace the bridge saddle on either of those models to get the sound and action you want. The stock saddles are pretty crappy on either, but compensated bone saddles can be had at a local music shop or off ebay pretty cheaply.


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