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eyecandy · **Joined:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:10 am **Posts:** 1086

heya guys.. I'd like to ask if the .11 power slinky or d addario xl115 safe on standard tuning for a mexican strat?

CAFeathers · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:10 am

Yes, Just make sure you do/have done a complete setup!!

PeterGrant · **Joined:** Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:16 pm **Posts:** 94

My cousin has 11s on his mim strat for a long time with no problems... will need a setup...

texasguitarslinger · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:44 am

I've played both .11's and .12's on my Strats for the past year with no problems. I took both to my tech for a proper set up though.

You may see more fret wear over time with thicker strings. My frets are getting worn down after a year of daily use, so it's time for me to take it to the shop for some fret work.

cvilleira · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:57 am

You will be fine as long as you do the setup as everyone said, but treat your self and get 11's as flatwounds. You will like.

eyecandy · **Joined:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:10 am **Posts:** 1086

i've tried the 11's before on my squier strat, i seemed like the tremolo popped out like it was being pulled.. After that i settled with 9's, but i want thicker tone..

cvilleira · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:54 am

eyecandy wrote:

i've tried the 11's before on my squier strat, i seemed like the tremolo popped out like it was being pulled.. After that i settled with 9's, but i want thicker tone..

The trem was like that because you have to do a complete setup.

texasguitarslinger · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:49 am

Adding a spring or two and tightening the trem claw could have fixed that problem.

CAFeathers · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:56 am

texasguitarslinger wrote:

Adding a spring or two and tightening the trem claw could have fixed that problem.

By doing just those 2 things you are actually adding to the problem.
Heavier gauge strings will add tension to the neck changing the relief. In changing the neck in this manor it also changes the string height (action) which in turn changes the intonation.

A COMPLETE SETUP is needed.

eyecandy · **Joined:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:10 am **Posts:** 1086

follow up question guys, how can u set up the strat? I've been practicing setups on bass but not on guitars

straycat113 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:18 am

Here is a great book for anyone to get-Guitar Player Repair Guide by Dan Erlwine. It will show you how to do a ton of things on your guitar and even come with a CD.

texasguitarslinger · **Posted:** Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:15 pm

CAFeathers wrote:

texasguitarslinger wrote:

Adding a spring or two and tightening the trem claw could have fixed that problem.

By doing just those 2 things you are actually adding to the problem.
Heavier gauge strings will add tension to the neck changing the relief. In changing the neck in this manor it also changes the string height (action) which in turn changes the intonation.

A COMPLETE SETUP is needed.

Yeah, I know. I didn't mean to just add a spring or tighten the trem claw, I meant that was the specific reason why the trem popped out. I should have made that more clear in the original post, sorry.

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