Question Re: String Gauges on Timberline T70HGc

[vpenniman]

Hi there HGers!

I'm wondering if anyone is playing heavier gauges than what comes standard (11-52) on the Timberline T70HGc. My preference on my acoustic guitars has been 12-53. I'd like to put that set on my T70, but I'm concerned about long-term string tension issues, and I'm wondering if there are any other special considerations because of all that body and wood. I'm also wondering if the sub-basses can remain the same, or if a gauge increase should include both string sets.

Thanks in advance!

Victor

[Teleplucker]

Hi Gregg Miner, is the expert on harp guitar string gauges and he was involved in the production of the Timberline guitars. Contact him at his website

[vpenniman]

Thank you!

Victor

[j3ffr0]

Greetings,
I've had the TG60HGc since around when they first came out five years ago. It has held up very well to all the tunings I've subjected it to. I have always stuck with lights for the 6 fretted strings. For the subs I am currently using:

.76
.68
.62
.58
.54
.45

It is typical for me to have the lowest sub somewhere between an E and G, most often an F or F#. I will occasionally take the highest sub up to a F or even a G, but D is more typical. So what I like use on the subs is a compromise somewhere between what Gregg would likely recommend for more standard vs Bennett tunings.