08 gauge with JP EBMM?

[cjb]

Hi all,

I am thinking of giving 08 strings a try.

Does anyone use such strings on a JP model (Majesty in my case)? did you experience any issues with them?

thanks in advance

 

[Rachmaninoff]

I used 008 on all my guitars for a while, no issues. Much less hand fatigue, and it's a lot of fun to play. If you like to play without effort, it's for you.

But since February of this year, I started using Billy Gibbons' signature 007 gauge... and I'm loving it even more!

 

[varjao]

I don't know man, I'm a 009 guy for 25.5" scales, but when I bought my first JP(12) I setup for 09 and it was a little too soft.

Playing other JPs later, setup for 10s, what usually is a little heavy for me, it was sweet. Even though this is personal I think the JP's somehow are better suited for 10s. When I play a strat with 10s I feel my tendons pulling a lot of weight, in my other JP is just fine.

 

[Norrin Radd]

It's all personal preference. Why not try it? I wouldn't, but I like 10-52s on everything 25.5". Give it a go!

 

[cjb]

Thanks, it worked like a charm (after re-setting everything up).

The feeling and tone is different, I am liking it so far, will see how it goes with time