swelby Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 greetings and first post here. Got a newly acquired 56 blond es225tc. It's in beautiful condition with no issues. It has 11's on there now but feel too light for me. Action could be raised just a tad as well. I want to try 12's but want to be confident an old 56 es225t will hold up. Never had nor does it need a re-set. I know there's been some 125's needing re-sets but don't know the track record of 225's needing them. I understand the 225's were built better than 125's whether that includes the area concerned I dont know. Just playing it safe. Any thoughts? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Put the 12s on. You're fine. If you were standing at the drug store counter in 1956 and asked for a pack of Black Diamonds, they'd be 12s or 13s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swelby Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Put the 12s on. You're fine. If you were standing at the drug store counter in 1956 and asked for a pack of Black Diamonds, they'd be 12s or 13s. cool thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Ernie Ball Power Slinky 11's. Keep 'em light, even though heavier strings aren't a problem for an ES. When you play with a light fretting touch your hand moves more fluidly. Electric is a different feel than acoustic. Your fingers do some of the work, but the amp does the rest. There's a lot of stuff from the 50's that's been upgraded in quality and performance...like strings. Can you show us that guitar? Bet it's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigpoff Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 My Gibson ES 125 "resents" that comment! However, for what its worth, he's on Martin Retro 12's. Craig Beaufort, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swelby Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 no offense meant to 125's. Reason I acquired this guitar was because I sorely missed and regret selling a cherry burst 125 years ago. It had something special which I'm trying to get back in tone and playabilty. Will post a pic of my 225 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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