what strings to use on my js1000 btb?

[Aeolian555]

Hi guys, newbie question, what strings does the js1000 have as standard? 0.8`s??

I currently got 0.8`s on and i have to say im not getting on with them at all, too soft. Also struggling to get good harmonics on the 5th fret, not sure what was on it when i got it but the guy gave me a set of 8`s to re-string it as it needed them, so i guess i assumed he knew what it should have.

If i were to fit 9`s ( and re intonated) do you think i would i get better tone/playability? please educate me.

Cheers

[nosi0]

I use 9 to 42 with great results on my BTB. on my Js100 i have 11-12 to 54-56 for C tuning

Nosi

[jb4674]

9-42's come stock on the JS.

Jimmy

[moebius]

JS guitars usually come from the factory with 0.9's. If you switch to 9's you should get some increase in tone, but playability is a personal assessment. Depends on what you like. Should be a bit stiffer.

[moebius]

Damn Jimmy, beat me by a minute.

[jb4674]

what can I say moebius, I was just keeping my ear to the ground

Jimmy

[Valhalla]

10-48 are perfect on a JS 1000.

[guitarnoize]

Originally Posted by Valhalla

10-48 are perfect on a JS 1000.

I agree, I find 9's a bit to light and 10's the heavier you can play the fuller the sound in my opinion. Having said that Joe uses 9's!

[Aeolian555]

wow, great response, thanks guys

[RSVampire]

Originally Posted by guitarnoize

I agree, I find 9's a bit to light and 10's the heavier you can play the fuller the sound in my opinion. Having said that Joe uses 9's!

yup. I had 9's on my JS for about 5 years now and decided to switch over to 10's because they felt too slinky and couldn't stand up against my aggressive picking hand.

[satchmo72]

When i first got my JS1000 it had 10's on it and not setup well. After my tech had his way with it, he just left the new 10's on and I thought I would hate it since I have only ever played 9-42's on RG's but wow, that guitar takes to those 10's nicely. The only place I notice the tightness is on the 21-22nd fret, otherwise I love them. Not too slinky, very solid.

[GuiltySparc]

i recently switched to 9-46 on my JS and really like that.