String Breaking Problemo

[Armotron]

Ok, i dont ever have a problem with breaking strings, especially the same one over and over again. But ever since i keep putting on these Everly b-52 rockers .10 gauge, i break the 4th string EVERY time i put a new set of strings on. Im not playing to hard, I THINK. ive never had this problem with elixirs, and im only using an .80 Dunlop pick. What can i do? p.s i am standard tuning.

 

[iDunnoMang]

Re: String Breaking Problemo

buy different strings. where's it break? the bridge right?

 

[Armotron]

Re: String Breaking Problemo

yup bridge, what do i do about the 3 other packs i have if i need to get new ones?

 

[Chi3f]

Re: String Breaking Problemo

try them on another guitar if you got one... i had that same problem on my wolfgang when i got it long ago. I was using dr's and they always broke at the bridge. When i changed to d'addarios the problem went away

 

[Fresh_Start]

Re: String Breaking Problemo

My guess is that there's a problem with your saddle. What kind of guitar and bridge are you using?

I had chronic problems breaking the un-wound (G, B & high-E) strings with my MIM Strat until I put on Graph Tech saddles. Problem solved

It is unusual to be breaking a wound string (your D) though...

Chip

 

[JimiHWannaBe]

Re: String Breaking Problemo

most likely its a burr on your saddle examine it carfully to see if theres any sharp spots on it

 

[Armotron]

Re: String Breaking Problemo

im using a standard les paul type bridge, and i will check the saddles. Thanks guys.