Lars.o Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Hi. I'm going to buy a Gibson Les Paul Studio (I don't know when ). I know that, the guitar comes with Gibson Genuine 10-46 string but my favorit strings are Ernie Ball power slinky (11-48 ) and I asking about that I can use power slinky's on standard E tuning. I'm afraid to destroy the stop tail Lars
Twiz Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 That should be fine. You'll probably want to get your Les Paul set up for the thicker gauge strings though.
Lars.o Posted January 2, 2012 Author Posted January 2, 2012 That should be fine. You'll probably want to get your Les Paul set up for the thicker gauge strings though. Thanks
scmglotr Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 I agree, you'll definitely want thicker strings on a gibson. I use d'addario 11-49's on my les paul, sg and ES-335. I think the stock tens feel so weak and flimsy. You wont mess up your stop tail. Just make small adjustments to your neck relief and widen the nut slots a little and you'll be golden. Enjoy the new paul!
mojjett Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Agree, no big deal going from 10s to 11s. I did just that & back. All I had to do was relief & intonation adjustments. Also check that your heavier strings don't bind in the nut.
Lars.o Posted January 2, 2012 Author Posted January 2, 2012 I agree, you'll definitely want thicker strings on a gibson. I use d'addario 11-49's on my les paul, sg and ES-335. I think the stock tens feel so weak and flimsy. You wont mess up your stop tail. Just make small adjustments to your neck relief and widen the nut slots a little and you'll be golden. Enjoy the new paul! Thanks
Lars.o Posted January 2, 2012 Author Posted January 2, 2012 Agree, no big deal going from 10s to 11s. I did just that & back. All I had to do was relief & intonation adjustments. Also check that your heavier strings don't bind in the nut. Is it okay to run strings back and forth on the nut and make bigger holes for the strings?
mojjett Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Is it okay to run strings back and forth on the nut and make bigger holes for the strings? Actually I did just that, but I DON'T recommend it. You could damage the nut. The best thing if necessary would be to bring it to a professional w/the proper files & gauges. You don't want to accidentally deepen the grooves or chip the nut. It's possible that all you'll need to do is lube the nut. If your strings are binding, try that first. Various things are used, graphite i.e. pencil lead, vasaline, even waxed dental floss. I use Fast fret, which is basically mineral oil on an applicator that's meant for cleaning & lubricating the strings & fret board. I dab it on the bridge & nut while I'm cleaning the strings. Works best for me.
Birki Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 hi! i have a set of elixir 12s on my studio, SG, sheraton and on my archtop. no problem at all ... yours wolfi
RowdyMoon Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I like the 10's on my les paul but I changed the Sg to the 11's and like them so far
Jon S. Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Actually I did just that, but I DON'T recommend it. You could damage the nut. The best thing if necessary would be to bring it to a professional w/the proper files & gauges. You don't want to accidentally deepen the grooves or chip the nut. It's possible that all you'll need to do is lube the nut. If your strings are binding, try that first. Various things are used, graphite i.e. pencil lead, vasaline, even waxed dental floss. I use Fast fret, which is basically mineral oil on an applicator that's meant for cleaning & lubricating the strings & fret board. I dab it on the bridge & nut while I'm cleaning the strings. Works best for me. +1. Very good info! I usually put graphite in the nut slots when I change strings just in case. Haven't had any "pinging" issues for years!!
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