Ian s Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 New addition to the family a couple of days ago - a blonde Switchmaster (photos soon!) Very nice guitar indeed :-) Usually the first thing I do with a new guitar is change the stock fitted "rubber bands" for heavier strings - on my 175 it's SEG-900s, .11 to .52 (These seem to be discontinued however) But, to my surprise, with the Switchmaster I actually really like the stock strings! They seem quite heavy compared to my 175, but that might just be a product of the longer scale? So, can anyone tell me: A. What the current stock strings fitted on a new Switchmaster are? B. If they have any recommendations for a suitable replacement for the apparently now unavailable L5 SEG-900 11-52s for the 175. I'm down to my last few sets now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think they come with 12's like they string the L5's with. My 2010 Switchmaster had pretty heavy gauge strings from the factory when it arrived, much heavier than when I bought my ES 175. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian s Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think they come with 12's like they string the L5's with. My 2010 Switchmaster had pretty heavy gauge strings from the factory when it arrived, much heavier than when I bought my ES 175. Same for me - my 175 arrived with some pretty light ones on, which came off more or less straight away. But on the Switchmaster, I agree, they feel like 12s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 PS, blonde Switchmasters look beautiful - it's nice to see them making them again in that finish. Look forward to seeing your pics. Congrats on the new guitar, I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much, I love mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian s Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Well, here's one for starters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 sweet mother of mercy!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thats a great looking guitar...I had no idea they made those. It gushes class!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian s Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thats a great looking guitar...I had no idea they made those. It gushes class!!! Yeah, and feels and sounds as good as it looks. This one is how all Gibsons should be :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Man that is just drop dead stunning!!! Whoa!!! Congrats & Enjoy that one forever!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Holy mother of Maude Adams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldorado2001 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Beautiful! Happy NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinlander Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Beautiful instrument, congratulations Gotta love those 25.5 scale laminated maple top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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