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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:49 am
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I think my EJ came with 10's, would like to go a little thicker without having to make any mods. Does anyone know or can anyone tell me where to look to find the guidelines as to how heavy of strings I can use without changing anythings else.

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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:59 am
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You could probably get away with going from 10's to 11's without making changes but I would check everything anyways.
Changing string gauge changes the tension on the neck, so a trussrod adjustment would be needed. It also changes string height and intonation.

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Post subject: Re: Strings
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:47 pm
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hrt4hoops wrote:
I think my EJ came with 10's, would like to go a little thicker without having to make any mods. Does anyone know or can anyone tell me where to look to find the guidelines as to how heavy of strings I can use without changing anythings else.

thanks

Ray


If you change string gauge you will need to re-intonate the guitar, and then also readjust action and other things related to tension.

Why do you want to change string gauges? Is there something about 10s that you do not like?


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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:39 pm
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I tried to change string gauges on my old Ibanez once. It ended up being a huge disaster. Unless you or someone you know knows how to do a setup, I'd stick with the same string gauge.


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Each time you significantly change string gauge, you also change your setup. As a general rule, the heavier the strings, the better the resistance to pick attack, so for instance you can play things like a bass-string boogie/shuffle rhythms harder and with more drive.

For a guide on the NUT: Normally, string slots are cut no deeper than one-half of a string's diameter, so that the strings don't become pinched or muted.

Guideline on ACTION: Necks are adjusted either perfectly straight or with relief, a slight bow toward the strings' pull. Relief makes room for a vibrating string's elliptical pattern and helps avoid buzzing.

The heavier the strings and higher the action, the straighter you can adjust the neck.
Light strings close to the fretboard need more relief.
Short scales tend to buzz more easily if the strings are too low, so they need relief more than long scales.

Straight necks and low action may work if you play with a light touch and a loud amp setting. Don't expect to bend notes very far with this setup.

Rule of thumb: Most electrics should have relief that measures anywhere from .005" to .030" in the 7th to 9th fret area.

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