d-55 string set

[Guest]

hi everyone my name is agustin, i live in argentina and i bought a tacoma d-55 six months ago which i love.
however, i'm finding it pretty tough for bare-fingerstyle play.i'm playing with john pearse 0.12 now, do you guys think i should go lower or maybe i haven't got used to the guitar yet?
thans in advance

 

[krysh]

welcome agustin, why not, give the 11 a try

 

[Frosty]

Have the setup checked by a professional, if you can. I fingerpick .13 and .17 on the top two just fine on a D-55.

Welcome to LTG!

 

[JerryR]

Welcome Augustin :mrgreen: Tough on which fingers - the string stopping ones or the string picking ones - or is it tough to play certain chords :?:

 

[Roman]

The (mine anyway) D-55 comes with lights (12-53) . . . As suggested, a proper setup should take care of things. Usually the nut slots are too high, some frets sometimes need leveling, the saddle usually needs adjusted, and of course, the truss rod needs to have the proper relief.

Nothing major, but definately worthwhile.

 

[capnjuan]

Hi Agustin and welcome! cj

 

[JerryR]

The (mine anyway) D-55 comes with lights (12-53) . . . As suggested, a proper setup should take care of things. Usually the nut slots are too high, some frets sometimes need leveling, the saddle usually needs adjusted, and of course, the truss rod needs to have the proper relief.

Nothing major, but definately worthwhile.

Which would be the answer to finding it difficult to play certain chords.

 

[sitka_spruce]

Yes, I agree you should have the action adjusted. Sounds to me you also need to grow some skin on your fingertips too.

 

[Dr Izza Plumber]

Welcome to LTG! I love the red wines from Argentina; they are excellence under glass!