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- What is the standard string gauge on electric?
- What gauge strings do electric guitars come with?
- What gauge are slinky strings?
- What does 12 53 guitar strings mean?
What is the standard string gauge on electric?
On electric guitars, the most common string set is a 9-gauge set also know as a 0.009-0.042″ set. This is often referred to as a “light set” but is considered the average gauge, with many brands such as Fender, supplying their guitars with a 9-gauge string set.
What gauge strings do electric guitars come with?
Electric Guitar String Set Gauges
| String Gauge | High E String | Low E String |
|---|---|---|
| "Super Light" | .009 | .042 |
| "Light" | .010 | .046 |
| "Medium" | .011 | .050 |
| "Heavy" | .012 | .054 |
What gauge are slinky strings?
Mighty Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 8.5 - 40 Gauge. strings while providing a fast, light tension across all six strings.
What does 12 53 guitar strings mean?
This refers to the Top and Bottom Strings of the set. So for example; 12-53 means the thinnest (treble) string is a . 012 gauge and the thickest (Bass) string is a . 053.
