RayKnight Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I got it recently but are the strings supposed to be a little bit rusty looking or are they just giving me a really old one? And if I should restring my guitar, what kind of strings would you recommend? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Is this a new guitar or is it used? Where did you get it? A little bit Rusty looking? I'm not sure what you mean by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 As far as getting new strings, get some. But YOU have to decide what kind you want for your guitar. Try some Ernie Ball Regular Slinky, I have some on my g400. I also think that may be the size that comes on the guitar when new. But you may decide you like a larger gauge, so try some 11's. Than try some 9's to see if you like a smaller gauge. Try some different brands too. Then have it setup properly for those strings. Eventually you will find the kind of strings you like. Have fun with the guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKnight Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 The strings. It 'is' brand new. But the strings look a little rust out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 For being brand new, the screws on that humbucker look a little rusted too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloTy Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I know the Faded series is supposed to have the guitars looking "worn", but I'm pretty sure that doesnt involve the strings... Probably been sitting in a warehouse for a while, or something dumb like that... As for what Pohatu said, he's right... The "faded" look shouldn't involve the pickup ring screws looking like that... At least, I dont think so... Ive played many of them and none had rusted pickup ring screws... Other than that, congrats on the new guitar... I use Ernie Ball Super Slinkies.... But don't take my word for it... Maybe try a set of regulars, and determine whether thats too heavy or too light, or just right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKnight Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Okay, I'm going back to the shop to get it replaced. Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokestack Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Reality check ! If you think there's something amiss with the condition of the guitar itself, by all means return it ...but a new set of strings is mandatory with most any new guitar and especially with budget to mid priced instruments. Like Ty said...get a set of EB or D'Addario XL tens to be going on with and experiment later if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKnight Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks for all the help and tips guys. I just went back to the store and they will get the screws and strings replaced and whatever. I really appreciate this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobiepatrol Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 It's all about perspective...I usually go into shops looking for the guitars with dings and such, puts a few chips on my end for the bargaining procedure. See, I would have pointed out the rusty screws, talked the clerk out of $25 or so to ease my emotional distress about having my pretty new guitar in less than perfect condition, then bought new screws for $2 online and called it a day. I'm still proud of myself for getting 20% off of a guitar that was already on clearance because of a bump the size of a dime that I didn't even notice at first glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKnight Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 I brought it back to the shop, they restring the guitar and reconditioned it. It looks brand new now. And I didn't have to pay. Thanks for the advice and stuff, I'm glad I found this out early so I can send it back to the shop. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 you got the neck binding, as well, which is not present on all models... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKnight Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 you got the neck binding' date=' as well, which is not present on all models...[/quote'] What do you mean 'neck binding'? I'm kinda new to the guitar so please enlighten me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 What do you mean 'neck binding'? I'm kinda new to the guitar so please enlighten me. There is a cream colored binding on the neck, if you look at the side of you neck, just at the end of the frets in the picture you posted you will see it. They are not putting that on the newer models. Consider yourself fortunate, it adds a classier look, at least I think it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKnight Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Wow, thanks. I was about to edit my post but they said I don't have admin rights. Why doesn't the newer ones have neck binding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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