shadowster Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 daft question time again, i am goona change strings again on my sj100 to 12 light from 12 meds . and the daft question is whats the diffrence will they be quieter, easier to play etc etc
jedzep Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 You shouldn't notice a thing, but if you're talking about a vintage model from the 30's/40's, I'd go down to 11's. Your fingers as well as the guitar's neck and bridge will thank you. I use med/lt DR Sunbeams or Rares on all my senior instruments to fend off neck resets.
shadowster Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 You shouldn't notice a thing, but if you're talking about a vintage model from the 30's/40's, I'd go down to 11's. Your fingers as well as the guitar's neck and bridge will thank you. I use med/lt DR Sunbeams or Rares on all my senior instruments to fend off neck resets. no its new on here someone said they leave the factory with 12 lights and i have been disapointed since i changed the original ones that came with it
j45nick Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Please explain what you mean by "12 light" and "12 medium". Indeed.
jdd707 Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 They will, more than likely, be easier to play. Will you notice a difference in tone .... probably. The thing to do is try several different brands and several different sizes over time. Try both coated and non-coated. You will discover one you like best for playability, long life, and tone (the most important factor).
shadowster Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 Please explain what you mean by "12 light" and "12 medium". well i was using masterbuilt 12 medium like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-STRINGS-MEDIUM-SET-12-53-PRO-BRONZE-NEW-/160716964304?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item256b7a41d0 but want to use http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Martin-3-PACK-Bronze-Acoustic-Guitar-Strings-light-12-54-/150677069860?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item23150da024
j45nick Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 well i was using masterbuilt 12 medium like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-STRINGS-MEDIUM-SET-12-53-PRO-BRONZE-NEW-/160716964304?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item256b7a41d0 but want to use http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Martin-3-PACK-Bronze-Acoustic-Guitar-Strings-light-12-54-/150677069860?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item23150da024 One man's "light" is another man's "medium", apparently.
shadowster Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 Those 2 sets are equivalent. Acoustic 12s (12-52, 12-53, 12-54) are usually referred to as "light gauge" The tiny differences in the gauge of some of the lower strings is insignificant. cheers , so there is no point changing them then i thought i had it sussed
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