Thinking about increasing string gauge

NewArmyGuitar · 02-08-2006, 07:35 PM

I've been using Ernie Ball .10-.56 on my 7620/7621 and drop tuning to A. Lately I've been thinking about increasing the gauge up to about a .60 to tighten the sound up a little. Does that sound about right? Should I expect to have to make many adjustments?

Shannon · 02-08-2006, 07:36 PM

That sounds perfect. No adjustment needed.

nyck · 02-08-2006, 07:40 PM

I'd think a 56 is a little too loose. I recommend a 64 or so, for tightness in tone and feel. That's an Ernie Ball string though, I'm sure other brands feel different in tension.

bostjan · 02-08-2006, 07:43 PM

.056" to .060" for the low a is a good idea. You may need a minor intonation adjustment on the fixed bridge, but it should be fine without it, actually. The trem might need the adjustment a little more, plus you may need to tighten the springs a tiny bit to keep the angle of the bridge right. At least, that's what I had to do when changing gauges.

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02-08-2006, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
nyck blah! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,039 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: no 7 Rig: Mesa .50 Caliber Thanked: 2	I'd think a 56 is a little too loose. I recommend a 64 or so, for tightness in tone and feel. That's an Ernie Ball string though, I'm sure other brands feel different in tension.

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bostjan Spastic Kitchen! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,173 Main Seven: Oni Custom 7 Main ERG: Oni Custom 8 Rig: Mesa Dual Recto Thanked: 6	.056" to .060" for the low a is a good idea. You may need a minor intonation adjustment on the fixed bridge, but it should be fine without it, actually. The trem might need the adjustment a little more, plus you may need to tighten the springs a tiny bit to keep the angle of the bridge right. At least, that's what I had to do when changing gauges.


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