Fender 400 String breakage

[HarryBohay]

I know, I know,
These old fenders are pretty renowned for string breakages on the changers, but Im starting to have persistent trouble with my G# or 3rd string. Usually i stick a .10 on there, but recently, when i replace it, it snaps straight away once i apply pressures to the B pedal. Would a .09 be a better idea?
I removed the bridge and polished it for ages with 00 grade steel wool, and that got rid of a few little burrs, but it keeps happening, does anyone have an suggestions? Other than buying shares in Ernie Ball?

Kindest Regards,
H

[Gretschnut]

If it's of any help, the G# in the SIT strings from John Davis, is 0.11

[Donny Johnston]

Don't know what tuning you're using, a friend of mine in the 70s tuned to a Eb9 and moved the G# up a tuning peg to reduce the angle between the roller nut and the tuning peg. Donny.

[slimbo]

I know, I know,
These old fenders are pretty renowned for string breakages on the changers, but Im starting to have persistent trouble with my G# or 3rd string. Usually i stick a .10 on there, but recently, when i replace it, it snaps straight away once i apply pressures to the B pedal. Would a .09 be a better idea?
I removed the bridge and polished it for ages with 00 grade steel wool, and that got rid of a few little burrs, but it keeps happening, does anyone have an suggestions? Other than buying shares in Ernie Ball?

Kindest Regards,
H

Ask the Bazil, he's the man.

[HarryBohay]

Sorry, I'm in e9 with the lower two strings omitted. Cranked an .11 on last night and it managed a rehearsal, a .09 an it just fell to bits!
Thanks all.

[chris hillman]

Where is the string breaking? I have an Excel that rips G# (3rd) strings apart unless i use Ernie Ball strings with the nylon wrap around the ball end.

[Les Wright]

Hi Chris, just for information I have an Excel keyless with 25" scale and use GHS stings. I use 0.11PG strings on the G# and have never broken one yet after six years, Les