Help Wanted!

APMJ3 · Post by **APMJ3** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 11:39 am

I have a Takamine acoustic and have only been playing for about 2 months. I have Elixir extra lights right now. Just the other day I picked up a friends guitar and to my suprise his strings were so much 'looser' than mine. After asking what kind of gauge strings he had he told me mediums. How is it that my much lighter strings are heavier than his mediums? Being a beginner I would like lighter strings for now. Could it be the way I string my guitar? Or is it my bridge?
Thanks

infoghost · Post by **infoghost** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 12:35 pm

You may just need a good setup. If the neck needs to be adjusted, it could be putting extra tension on the strings, which makes them feel 'heavier.' Also, it will feel this way if the action is high. Take it to a good shop, tell them a little about your playing style, and have them do a setup. This should help quite a bit.

Matty Boom · Post by **Matty Boom** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 1:00 pm

if you're a beginner, it definitely couldn't hurt to throw on some thicker strings to strengthen those fingers up

seven · Post by **seven** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 1:03 pm

Need help!! I want to download a Dave and Tim show. Do I need torrent, or are there any other ways to download. Is torrent free? It said it was, then I downloaded it, and it asked for a contribution before I could actually install it. Need help. Thanks yall

infoghost · Post by **infoghost** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 1:09 pm

led_zep123 · Post by **led_zep123** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 1:25 pm

it could be the brand, you will be better off in the long run with heavier strings.

infoghost · Post by **infoghost** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 1:50 pm

Use whatever strings are comfortable to your playing style.