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dave robinson wrote:I have always removed the 9/42 strings on new Fender or Squier instruments that I have purchased and fitted 10/46 without problems. I have also given the truss rod a half turn clockwise to take the extra sting tension and mostly that's been the end of it. If the nut slots need widening slightly because of the thicker gauge strings I just use a fine file without pressing down and making the slot deeper. It is not as difficult and daunting as first thought. Most of it is common sense and even using a fine wound guitar string and pulling it back and firth in the slot will do the job for the wound third string.
I also recommend using pencil graphite mixed with a drop of lubricant (3 in One oil) rubbed into the slots to prevent strings sticking when using the trem.
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