zakk wylde strings

[mightyboy88]

Hi guys i saw some zakk wylde custom gauge electric strings(10-60) being sold at davis.

Anyone with experiences with this gauge of string? whether it causes excess stress on the neck etc or is there a need for setup adjustments or tuning adjustments for playing this gauge?

Thanks

 

[predz23]

I bought them by accident once, I wanted the zakk wylde 10-46 saw the bullseye and went for it without checking the gauge *facepalm* but the 60 definitely allows good tension for Drop C. Zakk and Nick from Black Label use them in D standard because in Nicks own words "when you downtune and have to play on stage you don't want to play with spaghetti" also extra thick bottom end allows more powerful tone while the 10's allow easy shredding in D standard. If you want to try it its best to get your guitar set up for it, as those super thick strings are even used for bass guitars and they might not even fit in the nut slots....because they're so thick

 

[mightyboy88]

I bought them by accident once, I wanted the zakk wylde 10-46 saw the bullseye and went for it without checking the gauge *facepalm* but the 60 definitely allows good tension for Drop C. Zakk and Nick from Black Label use them in D standard because in Nicks own words "when you downtune and have to play on stage you don't want to play with spaghetti" also extra thick bottom end allows more powerful tone while the 10's allow easy shredding in D standard. If you want to try it its best to get your guitar set up for it, as those super thick strings are even used for bass guitars and they might not even fit in the nut slots....because they're so thick

Oh yeah i remember having to cut my slot wider to suit a gauge 11 set of strings. Yeah it would seem to be a great idea for drop D playing hahah. Might consider one set in future. Thanks

 

[subversion]

considerations when using this set of string gauge:

1. nut slot- majority of the non-locking nuts on guitars were cut to accommodate a set of .010 at best. having thicker sets would entail improper fitting & buzzing

2. bridge slot- more applicable to tune-o-matic type units where the slot width/ depth would entail issues as above

3. action setting- we should be wary of the increased tension when it comes to thicker string gauge, sight the neck after you have these installed & rectify excessive bowing accordingly

4. machine head slots- this is the least likely to occur but thicker strings might present problems when one inserts them into the machine head slots/ holes in terms of fitting, especially so for budget guitars