Gauge

9 or 10 gauge strings on a strat

9 or 10 gauge strings on a strat
  1. What gauge strings are best for a Stratocaster?
  2. Should I use 9s or 10s on a Strat?
  3. What is the difference between 9 gauge and 10 gauge strings?

What gauge strings are best for a Stratocaster?

Regular Slinky and Power Slinky (medium and heavy gauge, respectively) are probably the best pairings with the Strat. They will bring the tone forward, and the Strat's long neck makes them manageable to play on.

Should I use 9s or 10s on a Strat?

Always used 9's and have been playing my US Standard Strat for two years with them; always assumed heavier strings would be harder work to bend. ... Bending is no problem, the tone is full and fat, powerful and it feels great to really dig into those strings.

What is the difference between 9 gauge and 10 gauge strings?

Essentially, the thickness of each string is measured in inches. In a set of 9s, the thinnest 'E' string is 0.009 of an inch, and in a set of 10s, you guessed it, the thin 'E' is 0.010 of an inch.

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