Super/Regular

[nashman]

It's time for new strings on my Ray. Never done it before. Just curious ... if I go with Regular versus the stock Super Slinky Nickel Roundwounds, will it impact the nut at all? I realize the tension will be slightly higher and truss rod will need to adjusted ... just wondering if I can just slap the slightly thicker Regulars on with not too much fuss.

Thanks!

 

[phatduckk]

ya should be all good dude

 

[nashman]

Thanks Man! The Supers seem to be pretty snug in the nut ... so wasn't sure if the slightly thicker Regulars would work. I thought I would try the Regulars but wanted to leave the door open to go back to Supers if I don't like them (i.e. no nut mods). Thanks again!

 

[nashman]

I did my first string change this weekend and installed EBMM Regulars (versus Super) Slinky's. Did a Truss Rod/pickup height adjustment/tuning ... and I'm really diggin' the Regulars. The slightly beefier strings and higher tension makes for what I think is improved tone ... especially the E string. I think I'm going to stick with the Regulars.

I didn't adjust the bridge saddles ... too many factors I don't understand i.e. relationship between Truss and saddle adjustments. The string gauge delta is minor, so I think the truss and pickup height adjustments were all that was required.

 

[phatduckk]

sweet! ya, ive moved to hybrds recently so maybe i should try regulars soon

 

[EBMM7181]

I'm sporting the Hybrids on my Ray