JP16 made me switch from 9's to 10's after 30 years

Just got my JP16 a couple of weeks ago & I typically change strings on a used guitar right away. It came with a fresh set of 10’s & since it’s a floating bridge, I didn’t feel like going through the hassle right away & just started playing it. It felt so comfortable with the 10’s, I stayed with that gauge when I restrung it with some cobalts.

After a week of playing the JP every day, I grabbed my LIII & the 9’s felt like rubber bands :). So, I switched that to 10’s, as well as my AL. I think the floating bridge definitely makes a difference, because it gives when you bend. I haven’t changed my Axis guitars, they still feel ok with 9’s, maybe because they play like a hardtail, the bridge only lifts if I bend more than a full step.

This JP16 has exceeded my expectations, so easy & comfortable to play.