Question for strat users, regarding string gauge

jvm210guy · 01-03-2012, 11:51 PM

Hey guys,

I decided to set up, clean, and put new strings on my new strat. Everything was decent right off the bat, but The fretboard needed some major treatment, it was just really dry. I also straightened the neck slightly (actually needs to be tightened some more).

Here's my question though. I play in standard (E tuning), and I normally use .10-.46. The problem is the strings are so ****ing tight, and there is just no slink to them at all. My neck is straight and the bridge is perfect, but the string tension is unacceptable. Is there anything I could do besides switching to thinner gauges, or tuning down to get some more slink. Please help me out.....

FFXIhealer · 01-04-2012, 12:27 AM

The strings need time to stretch into it. I have .10s on my Warmoth strat and they bend fine, but they're also Ernie Ball Slinkys and they've been on there for about...oh, I dunno....5-6 months? They're the set I put on it when I built it, so there you go. Still sound awesome.

I HAVE a pair of Elixir nano-coated strings...BUT Earnie Balls are just so damned awesome I might have to forego that set of strings. I think I want the Hybrid set: ligher strings high up for solos, heavier strings down low for a good growl.

As far as I'm concerned, D'Darrio strings suck. Every instrument I've put them on, the strings haven't lasted longer than a month before they got super-tight, covered in rust, etc. The strings on my Fender American Strat are the ones I bought it with and they still sound awesome. I couldn't tell you what's on there, but I got a set of Fender strings for it if/when I ever change them.

What's your brand preference anyway?

drewz120 · 01-04-2012, 12:28 AM

Strats are what got me going to .9

Most I have or have played feel heavy with .010, even the .09s feel heavier to me on my strat as opposed to my LP

Someone might chime in with a better solution but I would say drop string gauge and you might be surprised how similar it feels to your explorers .010s or try super slinky strings maybe on the strat only

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 12:30 AM

I always preferred 10's on strats and teles for tone over 9's. Having larger frets helps with bending the 10's but if you have smaller frets and low action you may have a bit more trouble digging in for bends.

I always found that strats would always fight against me, but not in a bad way. I think they are easier to play aggressively because they push back. It is easy to get carried away with a Gibby and overbend notes...less so with a strat or tele IMO.

Do you play 9's on your Explorer? Switch everything to 10's and you will probably find that you will get used to them faster than you think.

I like EB Slinkys BTW.

drewz120 · 01-04-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFXIhealer

The strings need time to stretch into it. I have .10s on my Warmoth strat and they bend fine, but they're also Ernie Ball Slinkys and they've been on there for about...oh, I dunno....5-6 months? They're the set I put on it when I built it, so there you go. Still sound awesome.

I HAVE a pair of Elixir nano-coated strings...BUT Earnie Balls are just so damned awesome I might have to forego that set of strings. I think I want the Hybrid set: ligher strings high up for solos, heavier strings down low for a good growl.

As far as I'm concerned, D'Darrio strings suck. Every instrument I've put them on, the strings haven't lasted longer than a month before they got super-tight, covered in rust, etc. The strings on my Fender American Strat are the ones I bought it with and they still sound awesome. I couldn't tell you what's on there, but I got a set of Fender strings for it if/when I ever change them.

What's your brand preference anyway?

Holy Shit man, 5-6 months. Those bad boys have got to be shot by now. I hate replacing strings but I try not to go over a month without switching and even that is pushing it if you play alot

dodgethis · 01-04-2012, 12:33 AM

I would put less tension on the trem springs. Adjust the tension just when you bend a string, the bridge moves up along with the bend, giving you more string to bend with.

Then again, I use D'addarios 11-49s on my Strat, as with all my guitars. I get them cheap enough that I can afford to change them when I feel like it.

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewz120

Strats are what got me going to .9

Most I have or have played feel heavy with .010, even the .09s feel heavier to me on my strat as opposed to my LP

Someone might chime in with a better solution but I would say drop string gauge and you might be surprised how similar it feels to your explorers .010s or try super slinky strings maybe on the strat only

I have found that I get less fret buzz and better tone with the 10's. My strats and Teles sound thin to me with 9's.

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgethis

I would put less tension on the trem springs. Adjust the tension just when you bend a string, the bridge moves up along with the bend, giving you more string to bend with.

yeah, that would make them feel slinkier...I had a Carvin with a Floyd that did that, but then you would have to bend a bit further to get the note. But I agree that it will give a lighter feel.

FFXIhealer · 01-04-2012, 12:37 AM

Dude, I JUST got finished jamming with it. Had the folks come to my door and complain that it's after midnight and they're trying to f***ing sleep and I'm like "oh shit!" And I was only playing at bedroom levels too. Sucks that their room is on the other side of the damned wall...

No, seriously, I actually can play on these strings like they're almost new still. Oh yeah, did I mention that this guitar is almost ALWAYS tuned down to Eb? Gotta love Guns-n-Roses tuning. Take me down to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the girls have titties!

Why do you think I believe that Ernie Ball strings are a gift from God? Thank you Jimi.

drewz120 · 01-04-2012, 12:52 AM

Let me ask you this, do the strings only look nickel across the frets and black everywhere else?

Not knocking what you like Im just saying 5-6 months is a long time.

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 12:55 AM

Guys, keep in mind that I play in standard. I use .10's on my Explorer. Adjusting tension on my explorer is easier than adjusting the tightness on my belt. It plays like tit's

I tried adjusting the trem springs, but this is having no effect, and I don't want the bridge too high. I don't mind it floating a bit, but I don't need it raised. You guys playing 10's on your strat playing in standard also, or are you all a half step down? Shit, I'm getting a bit depressed with this, I've never had this problem. All the other strats I've setup were tuned a half step down....

Papus · 01-04-2012, 12:55 AM

I [prefer 10's on my Strats.
I agree with what someone previously posted: Strats "fight back" a little more than Gibsons, so you have to be more aggressive which is evident coming out of the speakers.
I find my SG almost plays itself, which can give rise to faster/better shredding, but I almost always get more creative one-off licks on a Strat.

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 12:59 AM

Thanks papus, but guys these strings are ****ing TIGHT! I mean I was worried my nuck was going to explode (lol) when I was getting it to pitch. Are all you guys replying playing in standard E?

I really don't want to go .9's but maybe that's why they are factory set that way

Jason77 · 01-04-2012, 01:00 AM

How many springs are you using and do you have your bridge completely decked? I would start there first. On a "traditional" strat setup, the springs would be loosened to where the bridge would be floating about 1/16".

Barring that, you could try dropping your string gauge down to 9.5's. I use those on my LP. They don't feel much thinner than 10's but bending is a lot easier.

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 01:04 AM

Bridge gap is about 1/16", and there are three springs. I thought tension had nothing to do with spring tension but more to do with the scale lenght of the guitar....>?

I'm considering going .9's now, unfortunately

Papus · 01-04-2012, 01:07 AM

I don't want to sound like a prick, but maybe you need to man up to the 10's.
It ain't easy going from 9's, I know.
Your fingers will bleed at first until you develop thicker callouses.
Ignore the above if you're already playing 10's on other guitars - this could mean there's something seriously wrong with your strat.

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 01:17 AM

I used to run standard E tuning on my guitars until 2009, when we formed a new band and all tuned down to E flat. But I have my tele with 10's either tuned standard E or sometimes Open G for stones stuff.

I first started running 10's on strats back about 2001 or so. I remember them feeling a bit stiff at first. I don't have a strat right now, but I did until less than a year ago. My setup was not typical of most. I ran 5 springs because I wanted my bridge to be more stable. I use the trem pretty rarely so I liked the extra springs.

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 01:18 AM

Hmm, I've been using 10's on everthing since I was 14. I got callouses all over my fingers. I don't know, papus, maybe I'm doing something wrong. What tuning is your guitar in?

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 01:21 AM

10's just sounded so much better to me. Back in the 80's and early 90's I ran 9's on everything...even Gibbies. Like I said earlier, about 2001 I started to run 10's on the Strats to fight fret buzz and thin tone. I went to 10's on all my guitars in 2009 because of tone.

Jason77 · 01-04-2012, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvm210guy

Bridge gap is about 1/16", and there are three springs. I thought tension had nothing to do with spring tension but more to do with the scale lenght of the guitar....>?

Well, yes and no. The string tension will be the same otherwise the strings would be at a different pitch. The difference is that with less spring tension (especially to where the bridge is raised 1/16") the strat should have a more elastic feel. So, when you bend, you'll also be pulling up the bridge a bit more and it'll be working with you instead of against you.

Now, it may just be that you don't like the difference in tension from the different scale. You may just need to get used to it but if you really feel like you're fighting it, then I'd say drop your gauge. I don't buy into the whole "you're not a man unless you play X gauge". You have to find the right gauge for your style of playing. There's no reason to have to fight your guitar. But, seriously... try 9.5's before going to 9's. The difference in thickness is minute compared to the difference in tension. Plus, you still get to make fun of those pussies who use 9's!

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 01:22 AM

Ya, I definitely like the way .10's sound too...

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 01:23 AM

I definitely notice a difference running 10's on my Tele between standard E and E flat tuning, but it is not a night and day difference.

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason77

Well, yes and no. The string tension will be the same otherwise the strings would be at a different pitch. The difference is that with less spring tension (especially to where the bridge is raised 1/16") the strat should have a more elastic feel. So, when you bend, you'll also be pulling up the bridge a bit more and it'll be working with you instead of against you.

Now, it may just be that you don't like the difference in tension from the different scale. You may just need to get used to it but if you really feel like you're fighting it, then I'd say drop your gauge. I don't buy into the whole "you're not a man unless you play X gauge". You have to find the right gauge for your style of playing. There's no reason to have to fight your guitar. But, seriously... try 9.5's before going to 9's. The difference in thickness is minute compared to the difference in tension. Plus, you still get to make fun of those pussies who use 9's!

LOL, ok man I think we are on the same thought process right now...

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sccloser

I definitely notice a difference running 10's on my Tele between standard E and E flat tuning, but it is not a night and day difference.

you mean a difference in tension, or tone? I just tuned my strat to E flat, and there is a pretty good difference... Unfortuantely all our tunes are in standard....

Papus · 01-04-2012, 01:26 AM

I'm in standard tuning.
I started out with 9's as a teenager, moved on to 10's in my twenties.
They just have more authority and Strat chime to my ears

I think humbuckers work better with 9's though

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 01:28 AM

String tension. It is harder to bend the 10's in E as opposed to E flat, but it is not a huge difference, though it is noticeable.

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 01:28 AM

Thanks, papus, I got callouses on balls too. Why you think that is?

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 01:29 AM

When we started the new band project in 2009, I thought my SG and LP lacked some bottom end punch. I tweaked the amp a bit, but then decided to go from 9's to 10's and that made all the difference.

jvm210guy · 01-04-2012, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sccloser

String tension. It is harder to bend the 10's in E as opposed to E flat, but it is not a huge difference, though it is noticeable.

Thanks, another thing that bothers me, and I mention this earlier, is that the strings are so tight feeling that I was afraid my nut was going to fail. I honestly never had anything happen to me like this before, I'll try some stuff and let you guys know what's up tomorrow.

Thanks everyone for the input...

sccloser · 01-04-2012, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papus

I'm in standard tuning.
I started out with 9's as a teenager, moved on to 10's in my twenties.
They just have more authority and Strat chime to my ears

I think humbuckers work better with 9's though

Why do you think the hb's work better with 9's?

01-03-2012, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
jvm210guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, home of the blues... Posts: 3,558	Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Hey guys, I decided to set up, clean, and put new strings on my new strat. Everything was decent right off the bat, but The fretboard needed some major treatment, it was just really dry. I also straightened the neck slightly (actually needs to be tightened some more). Here's my question though. I play in standard (E tuning), and I normally use .10-.46. The problem is the strings are so ****ing tight, and there is just no slink to them at all. My neck is straight and the bridge is perfect, but the string tension is unacceptable. Is there anything I could do besides switching to thinner gauges, or tuning down to get some more slink. Please help me out..... __________________ THE SIG OF DEATH Tiny Terror Marshall Class Five JVM 210h 1960a Lead (v30's/g12-75's) 2008 American Standard Telecaster 2008 Gibson Traditional Les Paul Plus (cherry sunburst flametop)

01-04-2012, 12:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
FFXIhealer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 1,338	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge The strings need time to stretch into it. I have .10s on my Warmoth strat and they bend fine, but they're also Ernie Ball Slinkys and they've been on there for about...oh, I dunno....5-6 months? They're the set I put on it when I built it, so there you go. Still sound awesome. I HAVE a pair of Elixir nano-coated strings...BUT Earnie Balls are just so damned awesome I might have to forego that set of strings. I think I want the Hybrid set: ligher strings high up for solos, heavier strings down low for a good growl. As far as I'm concerned, D'Darrio strings suck. Every instrument I've put them on, the strings haven't lasted longer than a month before they got super-tight, covered in rust, etc. The strings on my Fender American Strat are the ones I bought it with and they still sound awesome. I couldn't tell you what's on there, but I got a set of Fender strings for it if/when I ever change them. What's your brand preference anyway? __________________ 2007 Marshall JVM410H + 1960A Lead 2011 Fender Mustang V + V412 2010 Fender Mustang II 1985 Marshall Lead 12 3005 Microstack 2012 Marshall JTM1H 2012 Marshall JMP1H 2011 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst 2012 Gibson SG Special Faded 2009 Fender American Special Stratocaster 2007 Hagstrom Ultra-Swede Custom Warmoth Strat with S/D pickups

01-04-2012, 12:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
drewz120 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 996	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Strats are what got me going to .9 Most I have or have played feel heavy with .010, even the .09s feel heavier to me on my strat as opposed to my LP Someone might chime in with a better solution but I would say drop string gauge and you might be surprised how similar it feels to your explorers .010s or try super slinky strings maybe on the strat only __________________

01-04-2012, 12:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
sccloser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,088	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge I always preferred 10's on strats and teles for tone over 9's. Having larger frets helps with bending the 10's but if you have smaller frets and low action you may have a bit more trouble digging in for bends. I always found that strats would always fight against me, but not in a bad way. I think they are easier to play aggressively because they push back. It is easy to get carried away with a Gibby and overbend notes...less so with a strat or tele IMO. Do you play 9's on your Explorer? Switch everything to 10's and you will probably find that you will get used to them faster than you think. I like EB Slinkys BTW. __________________ 1986 Marshall JCM 800 2205 1991 Marshall JCM 900 Mkiii 2500 2010 Marshall Class 5 Combo JCM 800 Lead Series 1960b cab JCM 900 Lead Series 1960a cab 1960 ax cab (greenbacks) 1983 Fender Concert (Rivera) 1x12 combo

01-04-2012, 12:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
dodgethis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 252	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge I would put less tension on the trem springs. Adjust the tension just when you bend a string, the bridge moves up along with the bend, giving you more string to bend with. Then again, I use D'addarios 11-49s on my Strat, as with all my guitars. I get them cheap enough that I can afford to change them when I feel like it. RiverRatt likes this. __________________ Basara -2002 Fender Japan Stratocaster '62 Reissue Rin - 2000 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster eZuka - 2007 ESP Brett Garsed Signature Horizon Yui - Marshall JVM410H into Line 6 Spider Valve cabinet

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01-04-2012, 12:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
FFXIhealer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 1,338	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Dude, I JUST got finished jamming with it. Had the folks come to my door and complain that it's after midnight and they're trying to f***ing sleep and I'm like "oh shit!" And I was only playing at bedroom levels too. Sucks that their room is on the other side of the damned wall... No, seriously, I actually can play on these strings like they're almost new still. Oh yeah, did I mention that this guitar is almost ALWAYS tuned down to Eb? Gotta love Guns-n-Roses tuning. Take me down to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the girls have titties! Why do you think I believe that Ernie Ball strings are a gift from God? Thank you Jimi. __________________ 2007 Marshall JVM410H + 1960A Lead 2011 Fender Mustang V + V412 2010 Fender Mustang II 1985 Marshall Lead 12 3005 Microstack 2012 Marshall JTM1H 2012 Marshall JMP1H 2011 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst 2012 Gibson SG Special Faded 2009 Fender American Special Stratocaster 2007 Hagstrom Ultra-Swede Custom Warmoth Strat with S/D pickups

01-04-2012, 12:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
drewz120 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 996	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Let me ask you this, do the strings only look nickel across the frets and black everywhere else? Not knocking what you like Im just saying 5-6 months is a long time. __________________

01-04-2012, 12:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
jvm210guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, home of the blues... Posts: 3,558	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Guys, keep in mind that I play in standard. I use .10's on my Explorer. Adjusting tension on my explorer is easier than adjusting the tightness on my belt. It plays like tit's I tried adjusting the trem springs, but this is having no effect, and I don't want the bridge too high. I don't mind it floating a bit, but I don't need it raised. You guys playing 10's on your strat playing in standard also, or are you all a half step down? Shit, I'm getting a bit depressed with this, I've never had this problem. All the other strats I've setup were tuned a half step down.... __________________ THE SIG OF DEATH Tiny Terror Marshall Class Five JVM 210h 1960a Lead (v30's/g12-75's) 2008 American Standard Telecaster 2008 Gibson Traditional Les Paul Plus (cherry sunburst flametop)

01-04-2012, 12:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Papus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,727	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge I [prefer 10's on my Strats. I agree with what someone previously posted: Strats "fight back" a little more than Gibsons, so you have to be more aggressive which is evident coming out of the speakers. I find my SG almost plays itself, which can give rise to faster/better shredding, but I almost always get more creative one-off licks on a Strat. __________________ Dime that puppy!!!

01-04-2012, 12:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
jvm210guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, home of the blues... Posts: 3,558	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Thanks papus, but guys these strings are ****ing TIGHT! I mean I was worried my nuck was going to explode (lol) when I was getting it to pitch. Are all you guys replying playing in standard E? I really don't want to go .9's but maybe that's why they are factory set that way __________________ THE SIG OF DEATH Tiny Terror Marshall Class Five JVM 210h 1960a Lead (v30's/g12-75's) 2008 American Standard Telecaster 2008 Gibson Traditional Les Paul Plus (cherry sunburst flametop)

01-04-2012, 01:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jason77 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 718	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge How many springs are you using and do you have your bridge completely decked? I would start there first. On a "traditional" strat setup, the springs would be loosened to where the bridge would be floating about 1/16". Barring that, you could try dropping your string gauge down to 9.5's. I use those on my LP. They don't feel much thinner than 10's but bending is a lot easier. __________________ '02 LP standard '98 SG-Z DSL 100 & 50 1960B with v30/g12h30 mix TU-2 < MXR carbon copy < MXR micro flanger < OCD < OC-2 < peppermint fuzz < wilson wah

01-04-2012, 01:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
jvm210guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, home of the blues... Posts: 3,558	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Bridge gap is about 1/16", and there are three springs. I thought tension had nothing to do with spring tension but more to do with the scale lenght of the guitar....>? I'm considering going .9's now, unfortunately __________________ THE SIG OF DEATH Tiny Terror Marshall Class Five JVM 210h 1960a Lead (v30's/g12-75's) 2008 American Standard Telecaster 2008 Gibson Traditional Les Paul Plus (cherry sunburst flametop)

01-04-2012, 01:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
Papus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,727	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge I don't want to sound like a prick, but maybe you need to man up to the 10's. It ain't easy going from 9's, I know. Your fingers will bleed at first until you develop thicker callouses. Ignore the above if you're already playing 10's on other guitars - this could mean there's something seriously wrong with your strat. __________________ Dime that puppy!!!

01-04-2012, 01:17 AM	#17 (permalink)
sccloser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,088	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge I used to run standard E tuning on my guitars until 2009, when we formed a new band and all tuned down to E flat. But I have my tele with 10's either tuned standard E or sometimes Open G for stones stuff. I first started running 10's on strats back about 2001 or so. I remember them feeling a bit stiff at first. I don't have a strat right now, but I did until less than a year ago. My setup was not typical of most. I ran 5 springs because I wanted my bridge to be more stable. I use the trem pretty rarely so I liked the extra springs. __________________ 1986 Marshall JCM 800 2205 1991 Marshall JCM 900 Mkiii 2500 2010 Marshall Class 5 Combo JCM 800 Lead Series 1960b cab JCM 900 Lead Series 1960a cab 1960 ax cab (greenbacks) 1983 Fender Concert (Rivera) 1x12 combo

01-04-2012, 01:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
jvm210guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, home of the blues... Posts: 3,558	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Hmm, I've been using 10's on everthing since I was 14. I got callouses all over my fingers. I don't know, papus, maybe I'm doing something wrong. What tuning is your guitar in? __________________ THE SIG OF DEATH Tiny Terror Marshall Class Five JVM 210h 1960a Lead (v30's/g12-75's) 2008 American Standard Telecaster 2008 Gibson Traditional Les Paul Plus (cherry sunburst flametop)

01-04-2012, 01:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
sccloser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,088	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge 10's just sounded so much better to me. Back in the 80's and early 90's I ran 9's on everything...even Gibbies. Like I said earlier, about 2001 I started to run 10's on the Strats to fight fret buzz and thin tone. I went to 10's on all my guitars in 2009 because of tone. SteveGangi likes this. __________________ 1986 Marshall JCM 800 2205 1991 Marshall JCM 900 Mkiii 2500 2010 Marshall Class 5 Combo JCM 800 Lead Series 1960b cab JCM 900 Lead Series 1960a cab 1960 ax cab (greenbacks) 1983 Fender Concert (Rivera) 1x12 combo

01-04-2012, 01:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
jvm210guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, home of the blues... Posts: 3,558	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Ya, I definitely like the way .10's sound too... __________________ THE SIG OF DEATH Tiny Terror Marshall Class Five JVM 210h 1960a Lead (v30's/g12-75's) 2008 American Standard Telecaster 2008 Gibson Traditional Les Paul Plus (cherry sunburst flametop)

01-04-2012, 01:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
sccloser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,088	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge I definitely notice a difference running 10's on my Tele between standard E and E flat tuning, but it is not a night and day difference. __________________ 1986 Marshall JCM 800 2205 1991 Marshall JCM 900 Mkiii 2500 2010 Marshall Class 5 Combo JCM 800 Lead Series 1960b cab JCM 900 Lead Series 1960a cab 1960 ax cab (greenbacks) 1983 Fender Concert (Rivera) 1x12 combo

01-04-2012, 01:26 AM	#25 (permalink)
Papus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,727	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge I'm in standard tuning. I started out with 9's as a teenager, moved on to 10's in my twenties. They just have more authority and Strat chime to my ears I think humbuckers work better with 9's though __________________ Dime that puppy!!!

01-04-2012, 01:28 AM	#26 (permalink)
sccloser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,088	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge String tension. It is harder to bend the 10's in E as opposed to E flat, but it is not a huge difference, though it is noticeable. __________________ 1986 Marshall JCM 800 2205 1991 Marshall JCM 900 Mkiii 2500 2010 Marshall Class 5 Combo JCM 800 Lead Series 1960b cab JCM 900 Lead Series 1960a cab 1960 ax cab (greenbacks) 1983 Fender Concert (Rivera) 1x12 combo

01-04-2012, 01:28 AM	#27 (permalink)
jvm210guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, home of the blues... Posts: 3,558	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge Thanks, papus, I got callouses on balls too. Why you think that is? __________________ THE SIG OF DEATH Tiny Terror Marshall Class Five JVM 210h 1960a Lead (v30's/g12-75's) 2008 American Standard Telecaster 2008 Gibson Traditional Les Paul Plus (cherry sunburst flametop)

01-04-2012, 01:29 AM	#28 (permalink)
sccloser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,088	Re: Question for strat users, regarding string gauge When we started the new band project in 2009, I thought my SG and LP lacked some bottom end punch. I tweaked the amp a bit, but then decided to go from 9's to 10's and that made all the difference. __________________ 1986 Marshall JCM 800 2205 1991 Marshall JCM 900 Mkiii 2500 2010 Marshall Class 5 Combo JCM 800 Lead Series 1960b cab JCM 900 Lead Series 1960a cab 1960 ax cab (greenbacks) 1983 Fender Concert (Rivera) 1x12 combo

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