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Brian,
Thanks for the info. If I do indeed need some truss rod work for it,
I'll consult my great and wise guitar tech. Ah, the benefits of
befriending an instrument maker (or luthier, as he prefers).
I don't think a single-gauge switch should make much difference, but
I guess the test is around the D and A, that's usually where the most
variety of gauges will occur.
Thanks again,
Bill
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "Brian Neal" <bneal@z...> wrote:
> Hey,
>
> Its hard to say, but switching from 9's to 10's may not warrant a
truss rod
> adjustment. You will probably need to adjust your intonation
though, at
> least on some of the strings.
>
> Heavier strings means a bigger sound and more sustain, at least in
my
> experience.
>
> Adjusting intonation is not a big deal if you have an electronic
tuner. The
> truss rod adjustment isn't too bad, but be careful. Get yourself a
good
> guitar setup book (Check out Dan Erlewine's books), some automotive
feeler
> gauges, a ruler with 1/64" marks, and a capo, and you'll be all
set. Its
> kind of daunting at first but if you make small adjustments and
take your
> time it can be fun to do your own setups, if you are into that kind
of
> thing. Otherwise, take it to a guitar store and pay about $15 or
$20.
>
> Good luck,
> BN
