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08-20-2008, 06:57 AM
| | | | What guage fits an sx/essex?
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I swear I searched but couldn't find anything. Anyhow, I want to try some new strings on an essex but don't want to file/clearance/enlarge anything and I haven't been able to find what gauge they come with stock or how thick you can go up to stock. Any help would be appreciated. |
08-20-2008, 07:07 AM
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08-20-2008, 07:35 AM
| | | | I did, no reply yet. I'm not trying to get someone to do my homework for me I'm just seeing what others have done. Thanks though. |
08-20-2008, 08:19 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Enfield, CT | | Quote:
Originally Posted by vonlefty  I swear I searched but couldn't find anything. Anyhow, I want to try some new strings on an essex but don't want to file/clearance/enlarge anything and I haven't been able to find what gauge they come with stock or how thick you can go up to stock. Any help would be appreciated. | Hey vonlefty,
I just got a SPJ-62 recently (first bass for me) and I initially replaced the stock strings with a set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys (.050, .070, .085 & .105) and they fit fine, but I don't believe that the next gauge up would fit the stock nut without filing some of the slots. And FWIW I didn't care for the sound and feel of the bass with the EB Slinkys. I just swapped those out for a set of D'Addario EXL 170 Lights (.040, .065, .080 & .100). These fit the nut perfectly and sound great. Hope this helps. 
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08-20-2008, 08:23 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA | | | It really depends on the model of bass. I have a J bass that accepts standard-gauge strings no problem, but a P with a very narrow hole in the bridge that a .105 just barely fits through with a lot of tugging. Generally, though, I think you'll be pretty safe with a 40-100 or 45-105 set.
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08-20-2008, 08:33 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Largo, Florida, USA | | | Used to have the PJ. 105 is the about as heavy as it'd fit comfortably. I tried a 110 once to accommodate Drop D tuning and it was a mother getting the string through the bridge! I did it eventually, but it was more trouble than it was worth!
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08-20-2008, 11:30 AM
|  | Paid to be here | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, California | | | My SX P-basses both have .105 E strings and they "just" fit through the bridge.
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08-20-2008, 11:43 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Enfield, CT | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Mastermold My SX P-basses both have .105 E strings and they "just" fit through the bridge. | +1
Yeah, I forgot about that aspect. The .105 was just barely able to fit through bridge for me too. Excellent point.
obg |
08-20-2008, 02:07 PM
| | | | I thought I remembered someone saying that a .105 was a tight fit but I couldn't find the post to confirm it. Thanks alot everyone, you guys have been really helpful. |
08-20-2008, 05:11 PM
|  | Running With Scissors since 1964 | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan's U.P. | | | I haven't had an issue with an SX bridge and .105 strings, all have fit.
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