Presence Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hello again! . Does anyone know for sure what the new Epiphone G400 Pro has on it stock from the factory? And what brand they are by chance? They feel like 9's. I like them whatever they are and want to restring with the same gauge. I know the new Gibson 2014 SGJ comes with 9's now. I'm actually used to the 10's but am not committed to any certain gauge. Depends on the guitar and these feel like 9's on this new Epi G400 Pro and feel right on this particular guitar. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I believe they are 10s. Don't know the brand. Whatever they are, I take them off first thing and put on the brand I prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Here's a list of the various models and string gauges. http://images.epiphone.com.s3.amazonaws.com/Media/Manuals/StringGauges.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presence Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks brad. Man, these really look and feel like 9's. Could they have changed this year like Gibson did recently? Do you know how old that document is and where did you find it? It doesn't say anything about the G400 Pro and I can't find any info on the Epi site. Thanks again for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presence Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 I guess I'll know soon enough when I switch them out. I really do want to believe they are 10's since it plays so easy with what's on there and I have a bunch of 10's on hand. They just seem thinner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks brad. Man, these really look and feel like 9's. Could they have changed this year like Gibson did recently? Do you know how old that document is and where did you find it? It doesn't say anything about the G400 Pro and I can't find any info on the Epi site. Thanks again for the reply. That document has been around forever. Don't know where it came from. Somebody gave it to me and I just saved it on my computer. It's possible that those are not the strings from the factory. Something could have happened to the original ones put on in the factory by the time they got to the retailer, and a new set of 9s could have been put on. But as far as I know they still come with 10s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presence Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks again, Brad. This one came new, unopened, factory sealed box, shipped online from GC. I'm skeptical that they're 10's but, like I said, hopeful that they are. It would make my string buying easier as it really plays so nice with what's on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 But as far as I know they still come with 10s. Yep, here's another site that may help: http://images.epiphone.com.s3.amazonaws.com/Media/Manuals/EpiOwnrsManul.pdf It's the Epi Owner's Manual. I have more than a couple of elec Epi's and they all came with 10-46's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presence Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks cousin Dennis! ;) My Epi came with that manual too but no mention of string gauges in there. I appreciate the help though. Good to see you here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presence Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Well, looks like brad1 and cousin Dennis G are right! I got official word from Gibson Customer Support this morning that the Epiphone G400 Pro ships with .010-.046 strings and the Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro pickups in it have Alnico 5 magnets. Below is official email: From: Jay [mailto:webemail@gibson.com] Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 7:27 AM To: Customer Service Subject: Talk 2 Us : Country USA, Contact info: Jay Brand: Epiphone Message: Hi, What string gauge is my new Epiphone G400 Pro setup and shipped from the factory with? 9's or 10's? Also, what magnet type are in the Alnico Classic Pro pickups? I'm getting conflicting reports whether they're Alnico 2 or Alnico 5 magnets. Thanks! Jay Hello Jay, Thanks for writing. We use .010-.046 on these guitars, and your pickups use Alnico V magnets. Thank you for the inquiry. Best regards, Gibson Customer Service 1-800-4GIBSON www.gibson.com The Gibson Forums are provided for Gibson Fans to share opinions and information about all of the brands in the Gibson family. Become a Gibson Forums member today, visit http://forums.gibson.com/ Sign up now to receive the latest news from Gibson http://www.gibson.com/emailsignup.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks cousin Dennis! ;) My Epi came with that manual too but no mention of string gauges in there. I appreciate the help though. Good to see you here! Enjoy the G400! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Yes, enjoy your G-400. From mine to yours. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presence Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks Dennis & deeman. Unfortunately, I took it back to GC over the weekend. Main reason is I just couldn't handle the neck dive and rubber neck on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 SG's and G400's have terrible neck dive issues. Most common fix I've seen is a wide suede strap, but that doesn't totally solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks Dennis & deeman. Unfortunately, I took it back to GC over the weekend. Main reason is I just couldn't handle the neck dive and rubber neck on this one. sorry to hear that, i'm sure you'll find something that speaks to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Les Pauls are nicely balanced [biggrin] They come with 10's on btw ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presence Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 SG's and G400's have terrible neck dive issues. Most common fix I've seen is a wide suede strap, but that doesn't totally solve the problem. Yeah, Dennis I was trying out different ideas including wrapping/attaching non-stick shelf liner material on my strap which helped but decided it would just drive me crazy if I kept this guitar. sorry to hear that, i'm sure you'll find something that speaks to you! Les Pauls are nicely balanced [biggrin] They come with 10's on btw ;) Thanks guys! Yes, I have a new Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top Pro Honeyburst on it's way to me now! I hope it speaks to me... and I hope it has 10's on it!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (high five) I hope you like the lp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I have a new Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top Pro Honeyburst on it's way to me now! I hope it speaks to me... and I hope it has 10's on it!! :lol: I think you'll like the LP. I have an '07 Gibby LP Std and it's a great guitar and since then Epi has made leaps and bounds in puckups, et al. Upper fret access is a bit of an issue, but not so much for me. It's a bit heavy, but it's not an all night guitar either. In any event, pix or it didn't happen, and I'm pretty sure it'll come with 10's. BTW, I've just tried EB Cobalt's and woohoo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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