LINKS
INSTRUCTION
STRINGS
ACCESSORIES
MUSIC
| Visit Our Catalog at SteelGuitarShopper.com |

The Steel Guitar Forum

FAQ Search Join Private Messages Profile Log in


Post new topic Proper factory string gauges for Carter S-10?
Reply to topic
Forum Index > Pedal Steel Next oldest topic :: Next newest topic
Author Topic:  Proper factory string gauges for Carter S-10?
Gary Philips

 

From:
New York, NY USA
Post  Posted 6 Dec 2010 10:44 am    
Reply with quote
Seem to remember seeing this info in an online manual or similar before but can't find my way back to it now. Can anybody tell me what the proper gauges are for a E9 tuned Carter S-10. This is the "pro" model not the "Starter."
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Rick Abbott

 

From:
Indiana, USA
Post  Posted 6 Dec 2010 12:34 pm    
Reply with quote
Here are the gauges from a smart string set from Carter high to low:

.012-.015-.011-.014-.017-.022-.026W-.030W-.034W-.036W

This set came with my Pro SD-10
_________________
RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer 1963 Gibson Falcon
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Gary Philips

 

From:
New York, NY USA
Post  Posted 7 Dec 2010 10:29 am    
Reply with quote
Rick Abbott wrote:
Here are the gauges from a smart string set from Carter high to low:

.012-.015-.011-.014-.017-.022-.026W-.030W-.034W-.036W

This set came with my Pro SD-10


OK, so now I'm confused Confused. . . Al Brisco was nice enough to send me this link which lists the gauges as:

.012-.015-.011-.014-018-.022-.026W-.030W-.034W-.038W

http://www.steelguitarcanada.com/tunings/StyleE9th-EmmonsSetup.htm

What gives? Question
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Rick Abbott

 

From:
Indiana, USA
Post  Posted 7 Dec 2010 6:28 pm    
Reply with quote
Don't worry. There's nothing to be confused about. The only string that can be a real problem is the 6th (G#) if it is changed to a wound string. A .036 versus a .038 is no big deal. The .018 on the 5th string is just fine too. I use a .012 on my 3rd string Smile Maybe Carter changed their factory setup?

What makes you ask this...there may be several good answers to be had.
_________________
RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer 1963 Gibson Falcon
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Gary Philips

 

From:
New York, NY USA
Post  Posted 7 Dec 2010 6:35 pm    
Reply with quote
Rick Abbott wrote:
Don't worry. There's nothing to be confused about. The only string that can be a real problem is the 6th (G#) if it is changed to a wound string. A .036 versus a .038 is no big deal. The .018 on the 5th string is just fine too. I use a .012 on my 3rd string Smile Maybe Carter changed their factory setup?

What makes you ask this...there may be several good answers to be had.


Ah, ok. Bit of a newbie here. Rolling Eyes I was under the impression you need to maintain the gauges in order for the pedals and levers to tune properly unless you completely set it up again. Thanks for clarifying. Glad there's some wiggle room -- now I'll change 'em more often Very Happy
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Forum Index > Pedal Steel Next oldest topic :: Next newest topic
Post new topic Reply to topic

All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  
Please review our Forum Rules and Policies
Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction, and steel guitar accessories
www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

The Steel Guitar Forum
148 S. Cloverdale Blvd.
Cloverdale, CA 95425 USA

Click Here to Send a Donation

Email SteelGuitarForum@gmail.com for technical support.


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group

BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for Band-in-a-Box
by Jim Baron