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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal
Regarding strings, it takes a lot of trial and error to find the exact set that you like. Though, it's usually a good idea to start going up (or down) one gauge at a time. Though feel free to jump up to 11s, especially if you want a lot more tension. As far as what brand, that all depends on what is most readily available to you.
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Is 9 to 10 a big difference? I figured since people go all the way up to 13, I might as well go with the middle ground. Maybe I should take it one step at a time? I don't know, there really is a LOT of fret buzz on the lower 2 strings, I get the feeling I won't even be able to fix this with 10s. But that's all very speculative, not so long ago I didn't even know what a string gauge was.
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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal
Though, you always have to adjust the bridge (for height and intonation) and the truss rod (for tension/relief) every time you switch string gauges. It simply must be done if you want your guitar to play properly. It's nothing that could truly harm or destroy the guitar, but if you want to play with low buzz free action and in tune, it must be done.
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bummer. I'll have to find someone who wants to help me take care of this (and who I can trust). Or pay someone to do it
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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal
As for pickups, try adjusting them (raising them closer to the strings) before completely writing them off as bad. Also try to adjust your POD patches to compensate. It's a pain, but it'll certainly improve the tone for now. In the future, you might want to look into players', with tones you like, gear to see what pickups they're using.
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Frankly, I think this is a waste of time, because just about everyone says "it came to life once I replaced the pickups" about this guitar. I'll try to find out what gear my, umm, idols, are using
thanks for the hints!