Newbie questions: What strings came from the factory my Strat VG? I did a Search of the site, and didn't get any info. I looked at the owner's manual available here and it didn't specify (or maybe I'm blind).

I want to know so I know what to look for when I replace what's on it. Would you recommend a particular kind of strings, and if so, why? My expectation is that I will play rock & blues.

If I use strings that are different from the originals (in terms of gauge or materials), what impact (if any) would that cause -- specifically in terms of having to make adjustments in the action, etc., in relation to the Roland pup?

Thank you in advance for your help and advice! And I apologize if this info can be found some place obvious.

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Shirley Has The Blues

Blacktop P Bass
mim Deluxe P Bass Special
mim P Bass
Ibanez BTB405

Be prepared for dozens of string recommendations, all different. Everyone has their favorite as a search of this site will show.

Factory strings will probably be 9-42 Fender nickle plated Super Bullets or something similar. The fact that it has a Roland pickup is irrelevant. Changing string gauge/string tension will in most case require a minor change in setup (action, neck adjustment, intonation, etc.).

I use Fender 10-46 Pure Nickle Bullets. There's your first recommendation. Next!

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Bill

Thanks for that info.

I think the forums for each specific instrument (Strat, Tele, P Bass, etc.) should each have their own sub-forum just for strings. That way all us newbs can more easily find the string debates, without having to clutter up the main forum every so often with the same old string questions.

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Shirley Has The Blues

Blacktop P Bass
mim Deluxe P Bass Special
mim P Bass
Ibanez BTB405