Lights to extra lights on Breedlove Concert
 

I've played a Zager with extra-light strings for the last 10 years. I bought a Breedlove Concert (handmade in Bend) about a year ago and it's strung with lights. It's designed as a picker's guitar. I've noticed that my chording hand gets fatigued a lot faster playing barred chords, which makes the playing sloppy.

I want to switch to extra-lights - do I need to have the guitar set up for the lighter strings? What's the down side of a switch like this?

Switch the strings before deciding whether you need another setup. Are you getting buzz? If not, play on.

I've used extra lights on my Breedlove concert, by the way. I prefer custom lights, personally, which are in between lights and extra lights.

It might need a slight truss rod adjustment but may not even need that. I would highly recommend looking at Santa Cruz low tension or straight up strings brand mediums. Both have gauges you’re used to with lower tension.
I had a USA Breedlove concert (great guitar). I think you’ll lose a lot of tone if you go too light. IMO

Good advice and info
 

Thanks for the feedback - just ordered the Elixir Custom Lights, will report back.

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