Changing strings for a les paul

[potatograter]

Hi, I've been playing guitar for about awhile now and I wanna change to thicker strings. I think the strings i'm using the thinnest(0.08?) and I would just like to ask do I have to make any adjustments when changing to thicker strings for a lespaul cause I know that alot of adjustments have to be made for one with a floating bridge. Thank you!

 

[mus]

You need to adjust your truss rod, bridge and intonation.

These links might help,
http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/action.htm
http://www.athensmusician.net/archive/2001-05-01_geneimbody1.shtml

 

[Phil]

Your les paul got floating bridge?

 

[potatograter]

Thnaks mus! learnt alot from those sites. No phil, mine is not a floating bridge.

 

[whyuforcemetosignup]

not to digress from this thread as I feel my question can contribute to this too rather than opening a new thread,

what are the default string gauges for a epiphone les paul? I am wanting to change but not sure what to change to without having to set up the guitar... thanks

 

[dudelove]

not to digress from this thread as I feel my question can contribute to this too rather than opening a new thread,

what are the default string gauges for a epiphone les paul? I am wanting to change but not sure what to change to without having to set up the guitar... thanks

should be 10s.

 

[mus]

whyuforcemetosignup: My LP came with gauge 9s.

 

[Breen]

I use to string my Epi Les Paul Custom with the Zakk Wylde set, 11-60s or even 70s. Did it around the tailpiece style. Caused untold nut damage, neck wrappage and fret wear.

Till today, it sits quietly in a hardcase because of the abuse. Yet to raise funds for a refurbishment.

 

[dudelove]

I use to string my Epi Les Paul Custom with the Zakk Wylde set, 11-60s or even 70s. Did it around the tailpiece style. Caused untold nut damage, neck wrappage and fret wear.

Till today, it sits quietly in a hardcase because of the abuse. Yet to raise funds for a refurbishment.

i did that too. :mrgreen:

caused hairline cracks on my necks finish

 

[Breen]

hehe they should have shipped it from Korea with a letter saying

"To all Mr. Zakk Wylde Fans,

Thank you for purchasing your new Epiphone Les Paul Custom! If your a devotee of the brutallic picking of Mr. Zakk Wylde, please be informed that an Epiphone cannot tahan what a 80s Gibson Les Paul can do.

Thank you and rock on!
Epiphone"