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    Gents,
    I bought a guitar that had fret work done. The current strings are 8's, i like to play with 11's. Is this possible with the frets being so low or will i have to get the neck adjusted? My thoughts are that the action would have to be high to aviod buzz but thought i'd ask you guys.

    thanks

  • #2
    Should be fine as long 1. the fret work was properly done and 2. you get it re-set up and intonated for 11s. BIG difference in the set up for 8s and 11s. Any local tech should be able to do the set up for you.
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    • #3
      The frets themselves shouldn't need work. Level frets are level frets, no matter what you tune to or what strings you have. However, yes, you will need a truss rod adjustment and then the rest of the guitar set up around that.

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      • #4
        If it's not a locking nut guitar, the nut slots may need to be widened a bit so the larger gauge strings don't bind.
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        • #5
          Just try it out... raise the action a bit ..
          I play (DR Tite Fit`s) 11-50 and have my action on 1.8 low and 1.3 high strings...
          And I have a little bit of a buzz on the upper frets but that`s because I have
          a strong picking technique..(you don`t hear the buzz through and amp :P)
          Well just try it...
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          • #6
            I take it that in mm.Thats fairly low if you tune down you might not need to adjust the truss rod.

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            • #7
              It is mm...
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Axewielder View Post
                If it's not a locking nut guitar, the nut slots may need to be widened a bit so the larger gauge strings don't bind.
                It does have a locking nut. I will have the neck adjusted. appreciate the info guys.

                thanks

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