Guido-Italy Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hello I'm Guido from Italy I have an Epiphone B.B.Knig Lucille Fro now I paly with original string mounted, but I would change it . The question is : is possibile to mount tthe original Gibson B.B.King signature string that has this gauge ? String 1: E - .010 String 2: B - .013 String 3: G - .017p String 4: D - .032w String 5: A - .045w String 6: E - .054w This is mounte don original Gibson can I use the same gauge on my Epiphone Lucille withou damage on neck or other ? THanks for help. BYE Guido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Traffic.Lights Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I'd only suggest filing the width of the slots in the nut a bit, so the strings of the heavier gauge don't bite into them. Guess you can try doing that with the new strings themselves before putting them on them (I don't know if it'll be any successful, though; normal files would be better). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido-Italy Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Excuse me. I write answer only today because in the last 10 days I have experience to some problem on my internet connection Thanks you for your suggest. My doubt to use BB Knig Gibson original was for one reason in particular the difference of gauge in wounded strings and I have fear that the tension of these string may damage the neck or bridge of Epiphone. Obviously would be necessary a new setup for string heigth and maybe also an adaptation of the nut to the new string gauge. Height is not a problem , but adapting the nut is more dangerous if I'd want change with a set of strings of lower gauge in tha future , the nut would be too large , isn't it ? @Pete.R Do know Italy and Bologna ? BYe Guido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Guido I have an Epiphone B.B. King also. I've tried several strings from D,Adario flat wound 11's to coated 9's with out a problem. I never made any adjustments to the neck, the bridge or the nut. The guitar stayed in tune including intonation and never had a problem with fret buzz. This guitar has a strong neck so don't worry about it. I found the 9's to work the best for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido-Italy Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks to motorman forhis anwser. @ Pete.R Ah it's too many years that you have been in Italy It's time to return :) After oyu answer I'm quiet to use B.B.Knig string gauge BYE Guido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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