Changing gauge of strings on a strat (1 Viewer)

[RayRay]

I noticed a mate of mine upped the gauge of strings on his strat and the bridge lifted significantly, fucking up the action. I have been told to tighten the 2 screws in the back holding the mount for the springs... Is this normal???

 

[sparse]

Yes and no. That might help a little but you might also have to tighten the truss rod a 1/4 or 1/2 turn due to the higher tension of the heavier strings.

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[RayRay]

Nice one that should get him back on track

 

[tommytrousers]

I noticed a mate of mine upped the gauge of strings on his strat and the bridge lifted significantly, fucking up the action. I have been told to tighten the 2 screws in the back holding the mount for the springs... Is this normal???

It'll definintely need a truss road adjustment and maybe a new nut cut? can't say for sure- would only know about basses meself.

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

I went down a gauge from 10's to 9's and added two springs. I had every intention of using the trem but still haven't.

 

[RayRay]

He dropped it in for a service... I'v convinced him to drop to 10 gauge (i reckon he went from 9 - 11!!!) your man said he'd prob add the extra springs alright.

Cheers for the advice. I'll let you's know the outcome incase anyone one else gets the same problem

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

There's loads of set up info on the Fender site. For future reference.