will mixing strings mess up the neck?

tramp · #1 06-21-2006, 10:39 AM

I use light gauge strings and was wondering if I could switch the D & G strings for a heavier gauge (like one gauge up or maby 2 gauges) so I will have a deeper tone on those two strings. Is it possible without messing up anything?

lonote · #2 06-21-2006, 11:38 AM

It shouldn't be a problem. The truss rod is there to allow you to adjust the neck to compensate for different stresses placed upon it.

pkr2 · #3 06-21-2006, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramp

I use light gauge strings and was wondering if I could switch the D & G strings for a heavier gauge (like one gauge up or maby 2 gauges) so I will have a deeper tone on those two strings. Is it possible without messing up anything?

Wont hurt a thing.

pkr2 · #4 06-21-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramp

I use light gauge strings and was wondering if I could switch the D & G strings for a heavier gauge (like one gauge up or maby 2 gauges) so I will have a deeper tone on those two strings. Is it possible without messing up anything?

Wont hurt a thing so far as I know.