Yes, you know, the ones used since the Thirties on SELMER Jazz guitars.

Before 1980 (cf.hist.Savarez) there was only one string gauge: 10-45 purple covering near the clip, our tops bracing were conceived to accept the pressure of this gauge.

From 1980, at the request of some of you who wanted a slightly tighter game, SAVAREZ's manufacturing technicians produced a slightly stronger gauge: 11-46 with a red covering. Some of our pre-1980 guitars based on the 10-45s on which 11-46s were fitted have been over pressurized and have shown a sinking of the top, especially at the bridge's feet.

Raising the tailpiece slightly can reduce the pressure and the problem. If that is not enough, the top must be removed and the bracing reinforced.

Let's summarize: on our Gypsy Jazz models before 1980, please only use 10-45 gauge. If you prefer to feel tight or even hard strings under your fingers, let me know, it can be planned for the building.

Thank you.

 

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