sumner77 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Greetings. I have been using light gauge strings on my light weight, lightly braced 40's J-45, thinking I would put the top and bridge at some risk with mediums. Just brought home another vintage Gibson jumbo that is strung with mediums and want a fair comparison. Do you guys think I'm OK with mediums? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscott4079 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hi - I also have a 49 and I use mediums. Although the guitars are light in weight, they were designed with heavier steel strings in mind (so my local vintage shop tells me.....) The mediums bring out the tone a lot over the lights, in my opinion. I'd love to see pictures of your guitars...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yes, it will handle mediums just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Absolutely. Yes. By all means. Go for it. Those J-45s are all about mediums- you'll love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Sorry to drag this one up again folks, but in the usual lack of understanding with terminology what do you guys call "mediums" (I don't mean the spirits!!) are you saying 13s or 12s 13s being 013 ,017 ,026 ,035 ,045 ,056 12s being .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053 I want to get away from the 10s my J45 has been strung with for 25 years plus. Looking for more thump less bend! Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The Gibson Masterbuilt mediums are 13's. Their lights are 12's. Not sure what your 10's would be called, other than way too small for a J-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The Gibson Masterbuilt mediums are 13's. Their lights are 12's. Not sure what your 10's would be called' date=' other than way too small for a J-45.[/quote'] Thanks Mike Yeah I know 10s are too light. Sign of an electric guitar youth and weak fingers. Now I will stop being "light fingered" and become (wait for it) Heavy handed! ^^^^^ So Sorry fir that. Thanks for advice! BR John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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