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Originally Posted by Cowchip500
OR, I could start shopping craigslist for another guitar  |
Something to consider is using a custom set of strings on your axe.
Since Stevie used 13's, which are huge for most people, at least trade out your tops for the next set. IOW, if you're now playing 9's, use the wound EAD strings from a set of 10's.
Caution, though. It may cause your guitar to need a new set-up 'cause it could cause fret buzz or the opposite which is higher than desired action.
But, between a set of 9's and a set of 10's it shouldn't make much difference. That's what I'm using now. I always use a custom set (for now I'm using Dean Markely Blue Steel Custom Lights).
Another word of caution when doing this: the nut of the guitar is usually slotted for the width of string that is recommended by the manufacturer. If you go wider than this and try to use the whammy, your top strings may bind up in the nut a bit and cause your strings to go out of tune.
This is what my next challenge is on my axe since my PRS nut was slotted for 9's.
Steve