hiawatha Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Probably a stupid question, but my Gibson SG 61 reissue came perfectly intonated and setup from the factory with 10 gauge strings. If I want to change to 9 gauge strings do I have to set it up and reintonate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geff Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 You dont have to but you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolide Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Yes. The intonation points will be different for different string gauges, and in fact for different brands of the same gauge on the wound strings. The Out Of the Box height on the set-up is probably more than high enough for .009" string set. This represents about an 11% reduction in string tension so the truss rod will also need adjustment. You can learn how to do your own truss rod adjustments, and I strongly recommend all players do so, but if you have never done it before I suggest that this time you take it to a pro. Later you can make the little adjustments needed to account for the changes of season, but for a string gauge change experience is needed: Breaking a string is one thing, breaking a truss rod is something to be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Yes. The intonation points will be different for different string gauges, and in fact for different brands of the same gauge on the wound strings. ...the truss rod will also need adjustment. ... +1 Learn to check your neck relief before messing with your truss rod; or as Bolide says, take it to a pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat-o-steve Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The intonation may change a tad, but I think the main difference will be the lower tension of the 9's will allow your neck to straighten, reducing it's relief. If you make the switch and the guitar still plays and sounds fine, you are good to go! If not, it will only be very minor tweaks required to get the action back to "normal". :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiawatha Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 well now after the change of gauge from .010 to .009 no change in the truss rod was necessary, only 4 strings needed slight intonation towards the stop tail. It plays like a charm with slight lower action but still no fret buzz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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