Memphis Soul Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi guys and girls, I recently picked up a Ultra 339 and know that the stock strings are 10-46. My question is this - what is the largest string size you can run without changing or filing the nut? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopperJohn Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 That sounds like a good question for the folks at Gibson/Epiphone, the experts. I also have a 339 and would like to know why you want to go larger that 10s? I can see maybe going 11s which would work fine in the 339 nut, but are you thinking bigger than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Soul Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 That sounds like a good question for the folks at Gibson/Epiphone, the experts. I also have a 339 and would like to know why you want to go larger that 10s? I can see maybe going 11s which would work fine in the 339 nut, but are you thinking bigger than that? No bigger than .11's - I just wondered if the nut was really tight in that 6th string slot. I've had epi's before that couldn't take an .11 without filing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 If you change string guages, you will most likely have to do a setup. The extra tension that bigger strings put on the neck, means a probable truss rod and bridge adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopperJohn Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Your Right Gordy, and with the experience i have had with my 339 and from what i have read on other 339's, if your going to change the strings, you might go ahead and have the fret's leveled, that's what i'm going to do the next time i change my strings, I think there is an issue with the frets on these, but maybe it's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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