String size on a short scale

newplayerkc · Post by **newplayerkc** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:50 pm

I just got my Strat Jr.(mexican strat with 22.7 inch scale) yesterday and it needs some heavier strings. What does everybody put on your 22.7 scale guitars?

Addam · Post by **Addam** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:02 pm

I use 12s

newplayerkc · Post by **newplayerkc** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:10 pm

does that give you good string tention without being hard to play(I am a new player)

Thom · Post by **Thom** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:15 pm

Not that I have a 22.7" scale, but this is what I use on my shortscales:

Boab · Post by **Boab** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:19 pm

I use these on my Jagmaster (24" scale) and I find they increase the tension without being too hard to play.

Even if you're a new player, it'll do you good to get used to thick strings and toughen up your fingers a bit.

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:23 pm

12s on my duo which i believe is a 22" scale just looked it up apparently its a full 24" shortscale

having said that. when i THOUGHT the duo was a 22" scale i put 12s on it. but they do feel just a smidge too tight so i think i'll put 11s on it next

I do remember the 12s on my OLD squire duo, which was a 22" scale, feeling just right. However i prefer thicker strings

Noirie. · Post by **Noirie.** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:28 pm

I use .012-.052/.054 on both of my shortscales. But my shortscales are 24" inch scale models.

I'd go for .013s if i were you, anything lighter might not intonate that great.

willlin · Post by **willlin** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:42 pm

I got a squier duo (22.7") recently with what I think were 10s on and it was horrible. I've replaced them with 12s which is much much better.

newplayerkc · Post by **newplayerkc** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:57 pm

ok thanks guys I will probably go with 12s

greenweenie · Post by **greenweenie** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:21 pm

10-46 for me. That's what I've been using ever since on all my guitars.

cur · Post by **cur** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:52 pm

I would go with at least 11's. I have a 18.5" scale Stagg strat that I have 11's XL with the wound G in and it is not rubbery. Strings are not too expensive so sling some on that you think are a good start. Play it a month or so and switch them if you want to try something else. Give yourself enough time to get accustomed to them before switching. When you are just starting out the lighter strings are a bit friendlier on the fingers.

newplayerkc · Post by **newplayerkc** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:01 pm

cur wrote:I would go with at least 11's. I have a 18.5" scale Stagg strat that I have 11's XL with the wound G in and it is not rubbery. Strings are not too expensive so sling some on that you think are a good start. Play it a month or so and switch them if you want to try something else. Give yourself enough time to get accustomed to them before switching. When you are just starting out the lighter strings are a bit friendlier on the fingers.

I hear what you are saying, but this guitar still has the origanl fender strings on it from 2004. I also have trouble with the strings moving when I don't intend them to due to the low string tension.

serfx · Post by **serfx** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:19 pm

13's on my 22.7" duo and mustang
12's on 24" jaguar and mustang

11's w/wound 3rd on conversion 24" guitars (cvduo/current jagmasters for example) and everything else i own

Justin J · Post by **Justin J** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:22 pm

usually go with 11s, though i've currently got 13 flatwounds on my jaguar.

cur · Post by **cur** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:05 am

newplayerkc wrote:
cur wrote:I would go with at least 11's. I have a 18.5" scale Stagg strat that I have 11's XL with the wound G in and it is not rubbery. Strings are not too expensive so sling some on that you think are a good start. Play it a month or so and switch them if you want to try something else. Give yourself enough time to get accustomed to them before switching. When you are just starting out the lighter strings are a bit friendlier on the fingers.

I hear what you are saying, but this guitar still has the origanl fender strings on it from 2004. I also have trouble with the strings moving when I don't intend them to due to the low string tension.

What I meant was put some strings on it, now like 11's or 12's and then go from there. Yes you should change them.

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:39 am

I'm saving this picture so I can post it in the many, many future string gauge threads to come.

JSutter · Post by **JSutter** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:49 am

Boab wrote:I use these on my Jagmaster (24" scale) and I find they increase the tension without being too hard to play.

Even if you're a new player, it'll do you good to get used to thick strings and toughen up your fingers a bit.

Same here on my Jagstang. Its in either E or Eb standard. Its actually a bit tighter than I prefer on the low E.

Im running 10-46 on my LP in standard. I had 11-52 then 12-54 iirc when it was in D standard. I kind of like the looser feel sometimes. It all depends on what Im playing.

cur · Post by **cur** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:36 am

JSutter wrote:
Boab wrote:I use these on my Jagmaster (24" scale) and I find they increase the tension without being too hard to play.

Even if you're a new player, it'll do you good to get used to thick strings and toughen up your fingers a bit.

Same here on my Jagstang. Its in either E or Eb standard. Its actually a bit tighter than I prefer on the low E.

Im running 10-46 on my LP in standard. I had 11-52 then 12-54 iirc when it was in D standard. I kind of like the looser feel sometimes. It all depends on what Im playing.

That is what I have on my Duo Sonic. But 11's might be a little better on his 22.5" but IDK.

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:09 am

I would recommend something like

25.5" = 9s or 10s
24.75" = 10s
24" = 10s or 11s
22.3/.5/.7" = 11s or 12s

Ty · Post by Ty » Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:25 am

mage wrote:I would recommend something like

25.5" = 9s or 10s
24.75" = 10s
24" = 10s or 11s
22.3/.5/.7" = 11s or 12s

I am using 12's on my Jazzmaster, and it feels perfectly smooth and perfect, as well on my mustang. Unless you are meaning Strats and Teles, there are guitars I have little to no personal experience on.