Possible Dumb String Gauge/Nut Question

ndrifka · #1 01-31-2009, 03:21 PM

I just bought a Lakland Skyline 55-01 and would like to put on some nickel DRs. The stock Lakland strings feature a .128 low B string. Can I go ahead and put on a .130 low B, or would I have to use a .125 in order to not damage the nut? I'd rather go with the .130 low B.

Maybe I'm over thinking this...

JustDavid · #2 01-31-2009, 03:23 PM

I'd readily jump 0.002" in gauge; I give it extremely low odds of harming the nut, & nuts being fairly cheap . . .

xgator4u · #3 01-31-2009, 03:36 PM

as long as the .130 is not PINCHED in the nut, no worries!

dmusic148 · #4 01-31-2009, 03:39 PM

It will PROBABLY fit, but make sure. Don't force it into the slot or you may break the nut. You can widen the slot with a piece of fine sandpaper rolled up tightly into a rod shape. If you do that, go slow, check often.