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(@catsworth)
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Ok, tricky one.

I have no idea what strings are on my guitar at the moment, all I know is that the setup is about perfect.

If I change the strings how do I know what size to put on so that the new ones are an exact replacement for what is there already?

I'm assuming that there is no such thing as a "guitar string width measuring tool" so what's the best way to go about this?

Thanks guys :)

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(@greybeard)
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There is a "guitar string width measuring tool", it's called a micrometer. You only need to know the two E strings, all the rest fall into place. If it's a Strat type, chances are they're 9s (9-42), if it's an LP type, there's a good chance that it's got 10s (10-46), although I think Epi load their LPs with 9s.

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(@martin-6)
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take the old strings off..... bring them to guitar shop..... show them to salesperson..... buy new set(s)..... go home..... put them on & play!


   
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take the old strings off..... bring them to guitar shop..... show them to salesperson..... buy new set(s)..... go home..... put them on & play!
You're putting a lot of faith in the hands of a salesman. :lol:

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