[bodiddley]

Does any one else here do a lot of bending on the acoustic have problems with the strings breaking moreso than eletric?, esp. on the high E string? Damn I'm getting sick of changing those things.

[35FLA]

that string can be the devil

[BlobWeird]

I never have a problem with it on acoustic. Electric is a different story. But lately I never have a problem. Started usin Fat Bottom Skinny Tops by Ernie Ball. Great strings I think. I never break em

[mutant_dan]

If the string is breaking at the nut, the slots might not be wide enough for the gauge string you are using.

[bodiddley]

Is that the official name of those Ernie Balls? What's the size thickness on the high E?

[LazyLightnin]

theres 7's and theres 9's. i usually prefer the 7's. make sure your gettin the tension out while your tuning up. keep stretchin those strings gently until they wont fall out of tune within a few strums.

[bodiddley]

Ya, I know...thanks. I should have worded that better. I meant what thickness does he use/prefer?

[BlobWeird]

I dont know what your talkin about but ive only ever seen one size for the skinny/fats

10-13-17-30-42-52

Those are the sizes. No 9 or 7

[Django]

I find I break acoustic strings mainly by pounding on them with the palm of my hand. I like palm muting and I guess I just get carried away and my palm is right above the edge of the saddle....

[grateful4booze]

I use mediums and don't do too much bending, so I don't have that problem.