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String Gauge Change


JohnWhirl

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Hey all. I've been playing a lot of acoustic over the last two years, and have gotten myself very used to the wound G string, both in feel and tone. I've looked a little (but not much) and the only sets I can find that come with a wound G are heavy gauge (and the electric sets are the same gauge as the Elixirs I use on my Taylor). I currently run 10's on my Les Paul and would like to go to a heavier gauge.

 

So the questions I have are: Do you have any recommendations on string brands/sets to use that aren't quite so heavy (maybe 11's with the wound G)?

 

How then do I best go about changing the set up on my LP Standard to make the new strings fit? Should I get a new nut? Should I adjust the bridge/set up/action/etc?

 

Thank you all so much!

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You may have to adjust the truss rod and recut the nut slot for that string.

 

You could always buy a separate wound string when you pick up what you will normally be using.

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