change in string gauge

[jmb23]

my guitar is currently using 0.09-0.46.
however the e string snap and i am gonna change
the strings to a 0.12-0.56 set.
Do i need to adjust anything on my guitar as i heard that the 0.12 has a high tension
btw i had a little fret buzz on the low e for the old set i used(0.09 gauge)

 

[kernelspy]

my guitar is currently using 0.09-0.46.
however the e string snap and i am gonna change
the strings to a 0.12-0.56 set.
Do i need to adjust anything on my guitar as i heard that the 0.12 has a high tension
btw i had a little fret buzz on the low e for the old set i used(0.09 gauge)

Yes, you need to adjust the neck/ alignment.

IMHO, there would be more 'force' on the bridge since you're now using larger set of strings (more tension)

 

[HarrisonYeo]

have u tried the 12's ?
the tension will be ALOT different from your current 9's.

 

[legless]

Ouch 0.9 to 0.12 its going to be very different feel. You have to get it re-setup unless you want the neck to warp.

 

[meekahsoh]

Ouch 0.9 to 0.12 its going to be very different feel. You have to get it re-setup unless you want the neck to warp.

Not really. I switched from 9s to 12s with no major issue. And it's a myth that changing gauges = neck warp. For more info, refer to: http://soft.com.sg/forum/gear-guitar/91242-favourite-guitar-bass-myths.html

 

[jmb23]

man my violin strings are very thick.im kindda used to very thick
strings.anyway SRV said that thin strings are for p@#$%(cat)

 

[PatheinRaindropMoe]

thats why he is dead...

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