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String gauge question

  • 11-03-2013 06:21PM
    #1
    **Vai**
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,302 ✭✭✭


    Im fixing up a mex strat which is still set up to factory standards. Its set up for .10s but Im a .09s man. Is it really necessary to change much or is that only for larger differences?


Comments

  • #2
    Ravelleman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,635 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ravelleman


    You could probably get away without changing much, although you'll only know when you change the strings.


  • #3
    **Vai**
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,302 ✭✭✭**Vai**


    Yeah I thought that alright. Ill be doing the setup when its fixed up but just hoping I dont need to mess with the neck.

    On a slightly stranger note, anyone know if its possible to drill (neatly) through a chrome pickguard with a standard drill? Seems to be conflicting views online about it and I want to be sure before throwing 65 quid down the drain.


  • #4
    martinedwards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,046 ✭✭✭martinedwards


    course you can!

    BEST way is with a pillar drill. centre punch it first, then use a smaller drill bit first, and the right sized bit to finish.


  • #5
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    Make sure it's secured properly unless you want a metal pickguard spinning around on the end of a drill.


  • #6
    martingibson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 14 ✭martingibson


    partyatmygaff wrote: »
    Make sure it's secured properly unless you want a metal pickguard spinning around on the end of a drill.

    +1 We've all seen 'You've been framed' lol!


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