Re: Strings Change from 10s to 9s

HWick wrote:
Jim wrote:

tja wrote:

Would changing from 10's to 9's be significant in terms of the nut slots? Basically what I'm looking to know is would a change like this require machine work. (For lack of a better term)
The guitar came with 10's and I want to try those Ace Freely strings which are 9's.

TIA
Chris


No, but you should check neck relief and intonation.


I was told to stick with the 10's and that the 9's would affect the sound quality.

I herd many say 10s have better tone. I never heard of anyone having to adjust the neck relief changing up or down a size of strings.
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