Members smokeynichol Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 If a guitar ships from the factory with a specific string gauge e.g. light gauge-should you stick with the same gauge for the long haul?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 No, it's not necessary. Generally, steel string guitars ship with mediums or lights. Most new guitars will handle anything up to mediums at concert pitch with no trouble. Strings are very much a matter of personal preference and guitar makers know that. They sometimes have recommendations but by and large they're not carved in stone. If you're not sure, contact the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Originally Posted by DeepEnd No, it's not necessary. Generally, steel string guitars ship with mediums or lights. Most new guitars will handle anything up to mediums at concert pitch with no trouble. Strings are very much a matter of personal preference and guitar makers know that. They sometimes have recommendations but by and large they're not carved in stone. If you're not sure, contact the manufacturer. I can't add much to this ^^^^ excellent advice. It's well worth experimenting with different gauges (and makes) of string until you find ones that suit your guitar and personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roughtrade Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Can string size void a warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Originally Posted by roughtrade Can string size void a warranty? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Only use mediums. Brand is not important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Only use bluegrass strings, and brand IS important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Heartstring Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Only use lights. Brand might not be important! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Originally Posted by roughtrade Can string size void a warranty? Originally Posted by FretFiend. Yes. The long version of this is, if you use heavier strings than the guitar is built for and you have issues (say, you put heavy gauge strings on a parlor built for lights and end up with a bellied top or pulled bridge), it's your fault and not covered under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Taylor suggests that putting mediums on those guitars which are designed for lights, will put added pressure on the top, restricting it's ability to vibrate as freely.Last week, I was evaluating for possible purchase a 2006 514ce. It was lacking in bottom-end, so we replaced the lights with mediums. That was a no-go. It made things worse, so we went back to lights.FWIW, I generally prefer and use mediums on my dreads and jumbo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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