What gauge string do you use normally?

[EveryMn]

I use Ernie Ball Power Slinky, .011-.048 on all of my guitars right now, but I want to try out something with a thicker low-E string...

 

[JustWendell]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

right now i'm using .011-.070 in drop d+half step down. i'm starting to think it may be time for me to get lighter strings at least for the gbe strings so i can better learn to control my fingers from flying everywhere when playing anything med. to light gague.

 

[PaulReedSmith]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I find .10s the perfect balance for me...9s are just too flimsy for me.

 

[BigAlTheBird]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

9-46, on a 24.75" scale Gibson no less! I like the slinkiest possible strings on top, and thick strings on bottom.

 

[StratTom]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I use 10-46 on my axes. I'm thinking of trying a heavier bottom for my LP though.

 

[BigAlTheBird]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I use 10-46 on my axes. I'm thinking of trying a heavier bottom for my LP though.

I used 10-52 for a long long time. I wish there was a 9-52.

10-52 is awesome!

 

[DesertRat]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

.011-.049

 

[StratTom]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I used 10-52 for a long long time. I wish there was a 9-52.

10-52 is awesome!

I think that's what I will try. Thanks for the comment dude.

Sorry for the slight hijack.

 

[Diego]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

10-46, but I'm not too convinced by how much I have to control my attack with that gauge. 10-52 wear my left hand out a bit quicker, but my right hand can do whatever it wants with them.

 

[Fender_Punk]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

.10-.46. I think I might try a .10-.48 or 10.52 set sometime this summer. I've always wanted to try .10-.52 in my Tele, now THAT would be some seriously thick bottom in the bridge position.

 

[Ayrton]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I am still power thru my last box of D'Addario 10-46.

 

[El Dunco]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

D'Addario: light top, heavy bottom .10-.52 Allows for heavy, chunky rhythm and easy soloing.

 

[Nite_Maresz_25]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

11-52

 

[joeydude]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

i just went up from 11s to 12s


ive been steadly increasing guage since i started guitar, back when i played 8s

 

[pinto79]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I've switched all my guitars back to 9-42. With my amp rig string gauge has minimal affect on the thickness/tone, so I figured why stress with heavy strings. I am thinking about doing 9-46 on my short scale and Drop D tuned guitars tho...

 

[JumpMarine]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I've always used standard 10's, but I may try a set of 11's top wrapped on my Paul on the next change.

 

[Ayrton]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I may try a set of 11s on the Les Paul myself. I tend to tune all of my guitars down and 10s feel like 9s on the LP.

9s tuned down just feel to loose to me.

 

[I_M_Ken]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

10-46 ernie balls or d'addarios

 

[tonedeaf1]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

Ernie Ball regular slinkies 10-46, just bought some GHS Boomers also 10-46.

 

[sosomething]

Re: What gauge string do you use normally?

I use DR Tite Fit 11-50, tuned to Eb. Best strings I've ever used bar none (and I've tried em all) and I'm sticking with them. Slinky enough to bend with ease, but solid enough for good tone.