Question Silhouette Special

[yem]

Hi

Must I Make the nut slots slightly wider, if I change string set gauge to 10-46 оn guitar Silhouette Special?

 

[WillyD]

Hi

Must I Make the nut slots slightly wider, if I change string set gauge to 10-46 оn guitar Silhouette Special?

Yes, when changing to a heavier gauge you will need to make the slots wider to accommodate the larger string and should be done by a qualified tech.

 

[Roubster]

I personally have not had any issue with my Silhouette Special using 10-46 without widening the nut slots. 11-52 is a different story though. Just wanted to chime in my personal experience even thoug you got a response from Customer Service...they know best .

 

[Music Man]

I use 10-46 and have not had to do any adjustments in the nut.

 

[Richiesos]

Same here, I just put the 10s on with no problems. Although if you're getting buzz, that's a different story.

 

[Mark-NL]

I change from .09 to .10 and back on all my guitars. Some truss rod adjustment and spring tension on the trem and I'm all set.

 

[q-base]

Must I Make the nut slots slightly wider, if I change string set gauge to 10-46 оn guitar Silhouette Special?

No need to cut the slots wider for 10s on Silo Special. I'd had the same thoughts before I switched to 10s, but all went ok. The nut hole just can't grab the string when you lift it, and it's not the case for Silo Spec and 10s. I suspect 11s might be different story.

I keep my bridge flat, so I had to increase the tension on a trem claw springs (just a bit) and I also van-halened it (/|\ instead of |||) which also adds a bit of tension.

Best regards!

 

[skerwo]

There should not be any need for changing/preparing something except the trussrod. I´m playing 10s for a lot of years on my silo spec and had never any problems with the strings by using the trem.

Try and enjoy!


Rainer

 

[alf cockle]

Just be careful when its time to change your strings.I had put 10-46 on my silsp,and was in the process of removing an old set,and broke the end off the nut when removing the low E...so pay attention and you won*t have to renut your Balls!