Panzer Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi, I just bought a Firebird V 2014, great sound, especially on lower notes, I like it. I have two questions: 1) As I don't have big hands, I find it quite difficult to bend and vibrate the strings... Currently I have Ernie Ball Nickel Plated Steel (0.09 - 0.42) strings. Can someone recommend some easier strings to bend ? (the softer the better) 2) Is there any guide/tutorial to change the strings for a Firebird V 2014? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 You may refer to these links: http://www.steinberger.com/media/StnbrgrGrlsTnrInstruc.pdf .009" - .042" strings already are fairly soft in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 You could try going down to .08s but do you know how to adjust a truss rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 @SteveFord: why should I adjust the truss rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 The truss rod is used to keep the neck straight when it's under tension from the strings. If you go from a heavy pull to a lighter pull you'll need to back off the truss rod a bit as the neck will be pulled forward by the existing truss rod setting. If you put on heavier strings you'll need to tighten the truss rod a bit to pull the neck back. Pick up the guitar and with the end of the body at eye level and the strings facing upwards sight down the side of the neck like you're looking down an arrow. It should be straight (give or take a little bit of forward pull or relief as it's known). Do NOT put too much tension on the truss rod when adjusting it as if you snap it off like an idiot you'll be screwed. Does that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 The truss rod is used to keep the neck straight when it's under tension from the strings. If you go from a heavy pull to a lighter pull you'll need to back off the truss rod a bit as the neck will be pulled forward by the existing truss rod setting. If you put on heavier strings you'll need to tighten the truss rod a bit to pull the neck back. Pick up the guitar and with the end of the body at eye level and the strings facing upwards sight down the side of the neck like you're looking down an arrow. It should be straight (give or take a little bit of forward pull or relief as it's known). Do NOT put too much tension on the truss rod when adjusting it as if you snap it off like an idiot you'll be screwed. Does that help? It helped, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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