Neck adjustments for bigger strings???

[yamatsuka]

I put Power Slinky´s on my LP some time ago and read on several sites that you need to adjust the neck for bigger strings. Is this really needed, because it really sounds fine to me and can´t notice difference from lighter strings.

[chrisprice]

If its playing ok that's fine, but heavier strings mean more tension..the truss rod may need a little adjustment if the neck bows inwards. Also the nut may need little work to stop the strings from snagging...A few thoughts, but if it aint broke don't fix it....Chris

[yamatsuka]

If its playing ok that's fine' date=' but heavier strings mean more tension..the truss rod may need a little adjustment if the neck bows inwards. Also the nut may need little work to stop the strings from snagging...A few thoughts, but if it aint broke don't fix it....Chris[/quote']

 

So basically leave it this way and if something would happen, fix it?

[ef_in_fla]

If you only went up by one gauge, chances are you won't need an adjustment.

[yamatsuka]

If you only went up by one gauge' date=' chances are you won't need an adjustment.[/quote']

 

I indeed went up one gauge.

[lostindesert]

Try to find some info on trussrod adjustment yourself.

If you still don't have a clue bring it to a guitar tech.

 

Peter

[chrisprice]

Yeah...if it tunes up ok and the action hasn't changed significantly...I'd say there's nothing to fix. Try looking down the length of the neck...as long as it doesn't bow inwards more than a very slight amount then its fine....Chris

[Dave]

If the string height and playability is still ok, the new strings didn't bow the neck enough to change the string height. You would have noticed that the strings were higher and hard to press down imediately. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, although a setup at a local guitar shop that has a luthier might surprise you interms of playability.