'69 EB3 Split headstock. What Gauge strings?

[RikBass]

Hi all,
As above i was just wondring what people would recommend for strings on this bad boy.
It has never had the headstock broken and has quite a thin neck.
i have fitted some GHS Brite Flats that are .108 to .049 and i am concerned that they could be too heavy.
What do you reckon?
Cheers

 

[bass_fish]

headstocks most often break due to falling or bumping in to things... and unless it is allready damages, string aren't likely to brake it...

 

[aquateen]

you're ok, string tension alone is not enough to break the headstock.

 

[The Golden Boy]

I think I've got 50-105s on my split headstock EB-0 that has been broken numerous times.

 

[peterbright]

How is the relief?

 

[RikBass]

Hi guys,
sorry it has taken a while to get back to this, thanks for your responses.
It does seem to create a bit too much neck relief when tuned to e440.
The truss rod action setting seems right but the neck seems to have a bit of a bend under tension.
The neck is straight and has had the fret board refitted and reglued level ( professionally )
Maybe some really light strings are the answer?
It also seems hard to get light gauge strings in short scale. Any tips?
Thanks again.