| Author | Message | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 664 Registered: 12-2003 |
Are the string gauges in the sets matched specifically or can you mix and match without damaging the neck? As I mentioned in a previous thread, I had to put heavier strings on Big Stubby (6 string guitar) to avoid a heat bend. It's worked out great except the low E sits a bit high in the bridge saddle. I don't want to re-cut the saddle or replace it as I'm more than likely going to go back to slightly lighter gauge strings after a few more months. So far things are going great and I'm actually going to tighten the rods abit this weekend. I've got "Skinny Top-Heavy Bottoms on: 10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 52 Regular Slinky's are: 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 Can I substitute the 52 for a 46 or will this cause some unusual force that could be harmful to the neck? Thoughts? | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 2006 Registered: 4-2004 |
I doubt mixing will do anything bad- my guess is the mfgr picks the gauge to get itho best sound | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 780 Registered: 3-2004 |
I used bulk strings but they were not all of the same type. I bought a digital feeler gauge and would mix/match to string my many children. I would also use other makers and sometimes put on the bulk strings to make up the full sets I needed. That Being said I took advantage of a sale and bought a bunch of sets from DR, DMarkley, GHS, and D'Addario. All the same gauge and type. I must report much better consistent action and tone on all the basses I restrung (using the B's and C's from my bulk stock). I would try to keep the sets uniform but replacing one for better tension should not be harmful. I restring most of my guitars with 11's and most came with 9's or 10's. They are all doing fine. Now you can boast about using a "custom gauge set"! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 2010 Registered: 4-2004 |
and i suspect with double truss rods. you can adjust for tension on the side involved if it did move the neck. my g is a lot higher tension than my low b-med scale so i tweaked my neck when necessary | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 665 Registered: 12-2003 |
I guess the double truss rods would take care of any problems on the bass side. |
