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TremoJem
#1 Posted : 2/10/2012 12:50:41 PM
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I heard somewhere that the neck was designed for 9-42 super light.

Is this true or can you bump up to 10-46 regular light?

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#2 Posted : 2/10/2012 1:11:48 PM
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You can use any string gauge or brand you want but you will have to do a proper set up, as with any other guitar on the market.
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TremoJem
#3 Posted : 2/10/2012 7:12:32 PM
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Yes, I agree.

This will probably require shimming of the nut.

This will probably require a small adjustment to bridge height.

This will definitely require spring tension adjustment.

And, finally this will require re-intonation.

Thanks for the heads up on overall string tension limitations.

I mean, I am not putting on 12-54.

In fact, my total string tension now is 85.2 and I am increasing it to 103.6.

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#4 Posted : 2/10/2012 10:52:40 PM
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Mine is strung with DR Pure Blues 11's with no issues.
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TremoJem
#5 Posted : 2/13/2012 11:54:00 AM
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Thanks guys, I pulled the trigger on the 10s to start with, so that I would get a good a/b comparison.
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#6 Posted : 2/13/2012 1:57:54 PM
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Be prepared to make a slight adjustment of the truss rod nut , too. With all of the extra tension--you may get a slight bow.
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#7 Posted : 2/13/2012 2:38:52 PM
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Thanks...I totally overlooked that detail.

Thanks man.
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