What Strings S500

[emergencysean]

Hi All,

I have just got my first American S500 serial no GO51715. Seems to play quite well but it needs a bit of setting up. I think some body has been trying to get the action rally low and it buzzez a bit on some of the frets. I am going to put it in a shop for a generic set up to start with but just wonderd if there is a general consensus on a good set of srtings to use.

I normally set my Strats up with 10s but I like to play a bit of classic rock, Hendrix, Chillis that type of stuff.

Anyway, opinions welcome. I will try and post a pick if I can as well so opinions on the wood would be nice. It is 1 piece, Ash im thinking.

Cheers

http://s960.photobucket.com/albums/ae87 ... 1100%20WP/

[Craig]

Hi All,

I have just got my first American S500 serial no GO51715. Seems to play quite well but it needs a bit of setting up. I think some body has been trying to get the action rally low and it buzzez a bit on some of the frets. I am going to put it in a shop for a generic set up to start with but just wonderd if there is a general consensus on a good set of srtings to use.

I normally set my Strats up with 10s but I like to play a bit of classic rock, Hendrix, Chillis that type of stuff.

Anyway, opinions welcome. I will try and post a pick if I can as well so opinions on the wood would be nice. It is 1 piece, Ash im thinking.

Cheers

http://s960.photobucket.com/albums/ae87 ... 1100%20WP/

See What gauge & brand of strings does G&L use on their guitars?

Make sure that the tech at the shop you are taking it to for a "generic" setup uses the G&L setup specs, see Owner's Manual, Version 2.

I agree the body wood looks to be Swamp Ash.

Hope this helps.

[emergencysean]

Great tip cheers.

Can I get that manual on a PDF so it is easy to print off ?

[louis cyfer]

Great tip cheers.

Can I get that manual on a PDF so it is easy to print off ?

easy enough to print from. highlight the area and print selection.

[Craig]

Great tip cheers.

Can I get that manual on a PDF so it is easy to print off ?

Sure, G&L has it on the main site: PDF version of G&L Owner's Manual.

[Boogie Bill]

On all my G&Ls with the DF Vibrato I use the Fender Super Bullets, 9-42. The bullet end does help with tuning stability.

Bill

[Lefty]

On all my G&Ls with the DF Vibrato I use the Fender Super Bullets, 9-42. The bullet end does help with tuning stability.

Bill

+1 ! - Fender Super Bullets are the way to go for tuning stability. I use 10-46 as I'm abit heavy handed.

[helle-man]

I string all my Strat-style guitars with 9's. 10's seem too stiff with the tremolo systems.

My 2¢