Fender Telecaster with Newtone strings

[Niek]

Last year I ordered a set of 'Michael Messer Electric Slide Guitar Classics' (15/17/26/36/46/56)' for my Fender Telecaster. At last I received them. In Holland it's a horror to order Newtone Strings. Only Palm Guitars in A'dam orders Newtone strings.

Well, my Telecaster is set up with the new strings, and it sounds great!! Thanks for the advise Michael. I play in open D and open G tuning. Will it be a problem to play in normal EADGBE tuning? I am affraid that the tension on the neck will be to high in normal tuning.

I didn't adjust anything on my guitar. I noticed that the neck has a little curve in it. Does the neck have to be straight or curved?

What about the bridge? The fretboard is curved and the strings follow the curve. Adjust the bridge so the strings are flat?

Nico

[Michael Messer]

Hi Nico,

I am sorry the strings took so long to get to you. I am afraid there is nothing I can do to help you get them quicker. Palm Guitars usually have them in stock, if not I am sure Soren will order them in for you.

Great stuff.....they do sound good. They should be okay for EADGBE, it won't hurt your guitar, but the tension is not correct for that tuning. If your guitar feels good and plays well, don't touch it.....just plug in and play!

Keep in touch Nico,
Shine On,
Michael.

[Niek]

Hi Michael,

Yes, Soren from Palm Guitars ordered them for me. He is the only shop in Holland who can deliver Newtone strings.

About the standard tuning. It's a bit confusing. You said the tuning is not normal for this guitar, but it won't hurt my guitar.

So it's better not to tune my guitar in normal tuning with these strings?

Nico

[Michael Messer]

Hi Nico,

Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you. It is the strings that are not designed to be tuned EADGBE, their tension is not correct for that tuning. But it won't hurt your guitar. So tune in normal or DGDGBD and it will be fine.

Shine On,
Michael