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									I plan to put on some heavier strings... - Guitar Repair and Maintenance				            </title>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-88873</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2005 19:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[what do you mean by half a step? please excuse my lack of knowledge.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[what do you mean by half a step? please excuse my lack of knowledge.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>joak</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-88846</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[has anyone had experience with using 12s on an electric with a floyd tuned down a full step? I&#039;m looking for a very heavy sound, but im not sure how bad the floyd will go out of whack.. havi...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[has anyone had experience with using 12s on an electric with a floyd tuned down a full step? I'm looking for a very heavy sound, but im not sure how bad the floyd will go out of whack.. having 10s on it down a half step...<br><br>and i use 12s on my accoustic tuned down a half step... sounds beautiful]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>PsYcHoNIK</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-88138</link>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 19:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[fitted martin medium gauge.they are not for me..Im happywith the sound when playing single notes but strumming with a plectrum it sounds harsh and metalic.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[fitted martin medium gauge.they are not for me..Im happywith the sound when playing single notes but strumming with a plectrum it sounds harsh and metalic.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>joak</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-86549</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 03:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[definitely deeper. i personally use 12s on my electrics and love the feel and the sound.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[definitely deeper. i personally use 12s on my electrics and love the feel and the sound.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>mr. d</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-86535</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 02:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[what is the difference in sound is it deeper or louder if its deeper I might try heavier strings.?]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[what is the difference in sound is it deeper or louder if its deeper I might try heavier strings.?]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>joak</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-85212</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2005 02:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I just want to say that I put on those strings without a major hitch, and they sound great (I used Elixer brand Nanoweb strings)! I don&#039;t think the truss rod needs to be adjusted, and I have...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[I just want to say that I put on those strings without a major hitch, and they sound great (I used Elixer brand Nanoweb strings)! I don't think the truss rod needs to be adjusted, and I haven't noticed any significant difficulty in pressing the strings down. The intonation seemed fine right off the bat as well.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>Trag</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-85136</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Thanks!]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>Trag</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-85128</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2005 18:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[the truss rod is off, your intonation will be way out of whack.  You have to push the strings further, so they stretch, which changes the length, which means you are dividing the string at a...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.frets.com">http://www.frets.com</a><br><br>If the truss rod is off, your intonation will be way out of whack.  You have to push the strings further, so they stretch, which changes the length, which means you are dividing the string at a slightly different point than you expect.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>Nick Torres</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-85112</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:44:19 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[How can I tell that the truss rod is correctly adjusted?]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[How can I tell that the truss rod is correctly adjusted?]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>Trag</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: I plan to put on some heavier strings...</title>
                        <link>https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/i-plan-to-put-on-some-heavier-strings/#post-85079</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2005 04:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[The exact amount of adjustment will vary according to the stiffness of your neck. The only problem with being off is that your guitar won&#039;t play its best.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The exact amount of adjustment will vary according to the stiffness of your neck. The only problem with being off is that your guitar won't play its best.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/">Guitar Repair and Maintenance</category>                        <dc:creator>paul donnelly</dc:creator>
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