Which string do I use
Which string do I use
- I bought a esp LTD Mt 130, nice guitar for beginners and nice budget guitar. Now I have to change the strings.pls suggest which gauge string will go nicely in my guitar
Does your guitar have a Floyd style bridge? They take a bit of getting used to and there's certainly a learning curve when you first have one. The thicker strings you've fitted require more tension so inevitably, they pull the bridge harder and that's what is pulling it out of position. If the screws in the back of the guitar are all the way in, which surprises me with three springs, your only option is to either revert to a standard set of .009s or add another spring. A possible compromise option is to fit a hybrid .009-.046 set, which uses the treble strings from a set of .009s and the bass strings from a set of .010s so won't require quite as much tension. When adjusting everything, the Floyd should be pretty much flush with the body or just slightly higher. The base of the bridge should certainly run parallel to the body. Don't panic and check out YouTube videos as it's nothing that can't be fixed.
How long have you been playing, and what kind of music do you prefer to play? If you're playing in standard tuning and are a fairly new player, I'd suggest using a .009 set of strings. I like Ernie Ball, but D'Addiaro and a bunch of other brands make really good quality sets.