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strat-man
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03/19/2007 8:54 pm
Originally Posted by: Bar Chord NickCongrats on the Ax...

The standard strings on it should be:
Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042),
p/n 073-0250-003

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If you go to a different gauge you should check and adjust the action and intonation. Action will most likely be higher and the intonation will likely be out a bit. The larger strings will sit higher in the nut. You will also loose some of the twang you get from a teley, making it a little bassier.


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Like Nick said, plus you really need to get the nut re-cut to accomadate the larger guage strings and avoid tuning instability problems.
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