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They are exactly the strings you need, then. Now to obtain the guitar to match..!

From following this mini-saga, it's clear to me that this is a case for refund, and choice of another guitar, which, whilst still 'sounding and feeling good', will not fall apart in your hands whilst still under guarantee. All ordinarily-made guitars can withstand heavy strings (Our Eldest has been using light top, heavy bottom on all of his guitars, with never an issue...). Of course if you're fitting bass strings to it (they may be too long, so not worth trying..!), you'd be better off with a bass. If you just want a lower tone, with thick strings, get a baritone guitar. No guitar should have truss-rod problems, nor bridges pulling out. Get your refund and invest in another.

wow, I didnt know you could get graphite powder like that. Just bought some as my strings do stick in the nut when using the trem. I'll see if there's any improvement

Was hoping to get your opinions on my latest cover - Time by Joe Satriani. I’ve put my own spin on it so it’s be great to know if I pass or not lol ;D thanks! Time - Joe Satriani (Cover by Tramaine) I hope you enjoy!

Proper nut files are extraordinarily expensive, and the cheaper ones not really good at all for that job. If it's just to get rid of the 'jerking' of the string over the nut when tuning, a light sprinkle of graphite powder does a fine job. Some folk get the graphite from quality pencil lead, but it's easy enough to obtain. Amazon propose various versions, as a little flaçon of 50ml for 9€86, or a 1 litre tub for 10€10, and everything in between. Try that first, if unsmooth tuning is the issue..?