11 gauge strings on an Axis Super Sport

[Tollywood]

Hey guys! I have a question:

My son, Eric, has an Axis Super Sport. He wants to put 11 gauge strings on it. Can he do that without making the slots bigger on the nut?

Here is a picture of Eric's BFR Redwood topped Axis (yeah, you're going to want to see this):

http://forums.ernieball.com/members/17948-albums1420-picture16904.html

Thanks!

- Bryan

I went to NAMM with some friends. Here is a photo of us. We had a great time. I met A.J. and Brian Ball and they we really nice guys.
I am the first person on the left holding my bag like a woman's purse , the third person is Mario (mtrejo) from this forum, the fourth person is Eric (not my son and I can't remember his forum name) from this forum, and the sixth person is Mat (stratty316) from this forum.

http://http://forums.ernieball.com/members/17948-albums1708-picture33344.html

 

[Skoorbdooh]

An increase of one string size (gauge) *should* be ok without any major issues. Going up two sizes will almost definitely require some attention to the nut, the truss rod and the intonation. The Super Sport comes with .009-.042 so I would let a professional do this.

 

[DrKev]

A lot of forumites have, some needed a little slot widening, some did not. Try it and see.

 

[Tollywood]

Thank you, guys.

I'll have to pick up a set and see. He uses 10's on it now and I can't figure out why he'd want to go thicker since he plays a lot of solos.

 

[spychocyco]

Nice guitar. Can't imagine running 11s on an Axis, but to each his own, I guess. I'd probably try a set and see, but I suspect he'll need to do some setup.

 

[agt]

I've strung up most of my EBMMs with 11s for ... pretty much since the mid 90s. No problems and no modifications.

 

[LesPaul]

I've strung up most of my EBMMs with 11s for ... pretty much since the mid 90s. No problems and no modifications.

Which 11 set? Power Slinky? Or Beefy Slinky? I put a set of Power Slinkies on my JP6 for C standard tuning. Still a tad to rubber bandy. I'm considering throwing on a set of Beefy since the E, A and D string are a little thicker. Not sure if the nut will accomodate them or not.

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[agt]

Which 11 set? Power Slinky? Or Beefy Slinky? I put a set of Power Slinkies on my JP6 for C standard tuning. Still a tad to rubber bandy. I'm considering throwing on a set of Beefy since the E, A and D string are a little thicker. Not sure if the nut will accomodate them or not.

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I use the normal 11-48 set (EB Power Slinkies in the purple pack) in standard tuning.

 

[Tollywood]

Thanks guys. I'll have to try a set.