.110 DR. lo-riders to .110 DR. Hi-beams..Set up change? *urgent*

[triggervision]

Hi guys...we just sound checked and my warwick thumb has .110-.050 DR. Lo Riders on it right now...well I changed them 3 weeks ago but are extremely dead for some reason (besides the point right now) All I have with me is .110-.050 Hi-Beams. Both of these sets are stainless steel, same gauge, but the Lo-Riders are supposed to have a slight bit more of tension...If I change these strings on my warwick from lo riders to hi beams will I need to do a quick set up change or will it hardly even be a difference to even fool with..I mean they are the same material and gauge strings...we play in a few hours and i have time to change them if no need for a set up change...thanks guys!

[JustDavid]

What I'd do is first check the neck relief on the 'old' strings: fret at first & last frets & measure the gap between the 8th fret & the string bottom. (If nothing to measure with, perhaps a bank card to compare the gap to? Various picks or combinations of picks?) Then change strings. Then when 'new' strings have settled in (I'm into Flats, so have no idea anymore how long that takes) I'd play the bass & assess if the action was too low or high. If off, I'd again measure the neck relief & adjust the truss rod to restore the previous relief.

All that should change when changing tension is the neck relief, but something could get jarred when changing strings. Easiest way to safely secure saddle adjustments is a SMALL drop of nail polish on the intonation & saddle height screws before changing strings.

Intonation should be fine, but it's quick & easy to check.