New set up needed going to 008 strings?


afm2
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08/04/2014 6:39 pm
I play a Rondo Music Agile TC 630. It's a knock-off Tele and I love it. I had it set up with 009-042 strings and it plays wonderfully. I'm running very low on my Fender 250L strings. I received some Ernie Ball Extra Slinky 008-038 strings as a gift some time ago. Can I put the 008s on without another set up or would that cause neck issues? I'm not a pro and don't gig. I play as a hobby just to relax/decompress after work. Tonal differences in the string gauges won't be an issue with me; but I certainly don't want to damage the guitar. Thanks in advance for any input, and I apologize for such a newbie question.
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08/04/2014 7:04 pm
You won't damage your guitar. The feel will be very different and you may get fret buzz because the strings will vibrate in a wider pattern since they are thinner. If you find it bothers you, get a set of strings like you currently have and put them on.
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08/29/2014 12:59 pm
When every you change the gauge of strings on your guitar, you will have to make some acomadation to it. First the bridge , you would have to set the claw srews by taking off the trem plate the screws are in the trem cavity. Because your bridge will drop , when you put on the 8 gauge strings. Then check ur neck curvature. I. Know your probably saying whattt.
So take it to ur local music store if this doesn't make sence to you. You need to be careful, because you can make thinks worse. Hope this helps ya. Goodluck.
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