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9 or 10 gauge strings on a strat
What gauge strings are best for a Stratocaster?Should I use 9s or 10s on a Strat?What is the difference between 9 gauge and 10 gauge strings?What gaug...
Which acoustic guitar string gauge to buy as a beginner ({.009-.045},{.010-.050},{.011-.052})
What gauge acoustic guitar strings should a beginner use?How do I know what gauge acoustic guitar strings to buy?What is the standard gauge for acoust...
New guitar nut when changing to a lighter gauge?
Do you need a setup after changing string gauge?Can I put lighter gauge strings on my guitar?Does changing string gauge change intonation?What happens...
String gauge for playing on Drop G
Scale length? I personally wouldn't like to go any thinner than a 66 for the low G, preferably a 70. EDIT: A 68 should be fine at G with a 27" scale g...
Which guitar/strings for slide blues (acoustic)?
D'Addario do a 13.5 gauge string, which has approximately the same tension tuned to D as a 12 gauge tuned to E. This heavier string gives a better sup...
What are the core wire and wrap wire guages for a set of .11-.52 electric guitar strings?
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 st...
Help with string gauges for my vintage bass
Which string gauge should I use?What gauge strings does my bass need?How does string gauge affect bass?Are light gauge bass strings easier?Which strin...
Optimal string gauge for beginner electric guitar
As a beginner to the electric guitar, our advice would always be to start with a thinner (lighter) gauge such as 09-42, 09-46 or 10-46.Which guitar st...
How do you decide on a string gauge for an electric guitar?
Typically, a heavier string offers a slightly darker tone than a lighter gauge of similar materials. Heavier string gauges are also more favorable for...