15 -56 gauge strings

[jono1uk]

Guys 

i have just put 15 -56 gauge on my MM blues ... i normally tune in open G or open D .. will the neck be ok?  


Jon 

[Michael Messer]

Hi Jono,

15/56 gauge strings are absolutely fine on any resonator guitar in the tunings you are using. I used to use 16/59s in those tunings on vintage Nationals without truss rods and I never had a problem.

I use 15/56 on all my round-neck guitars and 16/59s on square-necks.

Enjoy!

Shine On
Michael