Home› Musicians and Gearheads

new strings on acoustics

Lukin_ozLukin_oz Posts: 257
edited July 2004 in Musicians and Gearheads
when a heavier or lighter guage of strings are used on an electric the neck ect need to be adjusted accordingly... i just brought a new acoustic / electric and wanna replace the strings... do the same adjustments ect need to be made?
Those who dance are called insane by those who dont hear the music
Post edited by Unknown User on

Comments

  • mccreadyisgodmccreadyisgod Posts: 6,395
    If you change the string guage, type, or tuning, yes.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Lukin_ozLukin_oz Posts: 257
    i dont know what guage they have on them now... anyway of being able to tell. I cant adjust the hight at the bridge, so woul i just adjust the truss rod in the neck?
    Those who dance are called insane by those who dont hear the music
  • mojorison_75mojorison_75 Posts: 157
    I'd put the strings on and see what happens first. You may or may not have to. Put the strings on and then check your string height and intonation. Also consider that larger gauge strings, while creating more sound, will be harder to play and will work against your guitar more.

    I have a guitar with a really thick neck that I can up the gauge on a little and not really notice a difference. Acoustics with thinner necks will be affected more though, I would think.
Sign In or Register to comment.