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Topic: Changing string gauges on Emmons PP |
forrest klott
From:
Grand Rapids Mi USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2019 7:21 pm |
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Hello all,
So I’ve tried to get used to the heavier gauge strings 1, 2 & 3 that were on the E9 neck when I got it from a fellow forumite a couple of years ago. I’ve read the posts from guys with .012’s on their G#, and how they like them better, but it’s just not for me.
I’d like to change them out for more standard gauges, but as they’re all either raising or lowering I don’t know where I’d start making adjustments, at the end plate or would I have to get in under the hood? If nothing else I’ll wait till I can get it to a pro for setup, but the situation is making hesitant to play it and that’s a damn shame. My LLG III has .011 on #3 and so have the rest of the guitars I’ve owned thru the years, so I guess that’s just what I’m used to and most comfortable with.
Any thoughts from Mr. Skaggs or any of the other push pull gurus would be most appreciated.
Thanks!
Skeeter |
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Larry Bell
From:
Englewood, Florida
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Posted 21 Nov 2019 9:19 pm
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Skeet,
Just tune all three with the maximum raise engaged for each. Then let off the raises and tune the open (unraised) tone at the endplate -- lower row of holes. Shouldn't require no rocket science. 
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richard burton
From:
Britain
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Posted 21 Nov 2019 10:32 pm
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The endplate tuners should easily be able to handle the small string gauge changes that you want to make.
No major surgery required at all |
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