Axis and Hybrid Slinky

[zyx345]

I've been thinking of trying the Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky (.009 - .046) set on my Axis. I have the Gotoh Floyd which is currently set up for .009s from the factory.

My question is, if I throw on a set of Hybrid Slinkys how far should I adjust the trem claw?

On my other guitars with floating trems when I went up a string guage, all I had to do was re-level the bridge.

Its harder to tell how much to adjust when the trem sits on the body. Anyone with the Gotoh Floyd try this?

 

[fsmith]

You shouldn't have to adjust much. When the trem rests on the body, it's really up to you as to how much tension you want on the trem.

I went to hybrids about a year ago and haven't looked back, I love 'em. For the 1/2 step flat and drop D, they're great. It's not as loose feeling as when I played the 9's.

 

[TonyEVH5150]

It may need little or no adjusting. Ususally, a change in string gauge requires an adjustment of the trem springs (due to added or decreased string tension) and a truss rod adjustment (same reason).

You may need to tighten the trem springs a hair, and adjust the truss rod so that the action is to your liking.