Members ambient Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 12's to tune standard? i wouldnt recommend it, must be like taking your neck for a walk in Hell. i use 12's, but i tune to Open B. no he won't, most Jazz guys that I know use 13s with a wound 3rd - in standard. I did it myself for about 2 years. You don't cause neck problems by using heavier gauge strings. I'd imagine 12s to be little flappy at open B no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 on the LP the low B is just a bit flabby.in the Tele in C# they were tight as {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 on the LP the low B is just a bit flabby. in the Tele in C# they were tight as {censored} scale length comes into play but....man up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ilyich100pesos Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 I like 10-46 in Strats and 11-48 in Teles. For drop B I've used 11-54 and they felt OK. I'll give 12-54 a try soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCray Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 Top wrapped my SG and strings were flabby as F, jumped to 11's and boy howdy do they feel just right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 All the best players used lighter gauge strings. Heavy strings are for jazz cats and down tuning nu-metalers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lolque? Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 All the best players used lighter gauge strings. Heavy strings are for jazz cats and down tuning nu-metalers. Fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lolque? Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 Herp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhuxtable Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 I use 11s with a wound G on all my guitars except my duo sonic (it's strung with 12s!). I've never turned back...better sound, easier for me to play...and I tune to E standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 The best players I know personally (working session musos etc) tend to use heavier strings. I think heavy gauges have a better sound anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 a wound G is next I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheHarakiriEnd Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 13's or gtfo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members claytonjohn18 Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 Just made the same jump this week, too. I like it. I switched to skinny top//heavy bottoms a few months ago, and I've noticed a considerable bow form in my neck. Definitely truss rod adjustment time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lolque? Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 I use 11s with a wound G on all my guitars except my duo sonic (it's strung with 12s!). I've never turned back...better sound, easier for me to play...and I tune to E standard. I have my duo-sonic strung with 12s as the moment. Really love the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Naterel Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 I dont know brah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 I use 11s on all my guitars except my '68 SG, which I use '10s because the neck is flimsier. Used to use .13s--but my {censored} has grown bigger over the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 eeeew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EL KABONG Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 ghs boomer 11's are magical for me. I also use 12-54's down a half step, and 10-52's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheHarakiriEnd Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 Used to use .13s--but my {censored} has grown bigger over the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted January 23, 2011 Members Share Posted January 23, 2011 All the best players used lighter gauge strings. Heavy strings are for jazz cats and down tuning nu-metalers. It's true. Billy Gibbons knows it. I'll take Billy Gibbons' word over some forum dwelling mother{censored}ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xautumnsashesx Posted January 25, 2011 Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 I went on that path for a while, and was playing .13's in standard, but it got to bee too much. My favorite compromise are Ernie Ball's Skinny Top Heavy Bottom .10-.52's. Which is pretty much the E-A-D from a set of .12's and the G-B-E from a set of tens. Although I play mostly rhythm and have a pretty heavy pick attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 25, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 it was a very easy adjustment to the .11's, the tonal difference is pretty significant. I don't think I have a need to jump to .12's...guess I am just not that macho, but a wound G might be interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted January 25, 2011 Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 it was a very easy adjustment to the .11's, the tonal difference is pretty significant. I don't think I have a need to jump to .12's...guess I am just not that macho, but a wound G might be interesting! A wound G can be a mother{censored}er if you bend a lot. I bent the G more than I realised until I tried it out. A plain G has the lowest tension of any string (and is more susceptible to going out of tune) whilst a wound G has the highest tension of any of your strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted January 25, 2011 Members Share Posted January 25, 2011 I am going to give it a day, giving the neck some time to get used to the added tension, and check the intonation and truss rod. I have read that usually one gauge up is ok, but 2 up and you have to start making adjustments. I have 12s at E on an Epi Dot and it just starts to have some natural relief. I have 14 thru 22 plains and the wounds from a 12 set on a Carvin Bolt and same thing. Maybe a little on the truss rod. 11s should present no problem unless you have a Floyd. The only issue you my have is more buzz from the 12th fret up. Oh, and you may need to widen the nut slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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