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View Poll Results: What gauge string do you use?
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.009 - extra extra light
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2 |
4.55% |
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.010 - extra light
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12 |
27.27% |
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.011 - light
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17 |
38.64% |
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.012 - medium
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6 |
13.64% |
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.013 - medium-heavy
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2 |
4.55% |
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.014 - heavy
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1 |
2.27% |
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Couldn't care less
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1 |
2.27% |
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Different, depends on my mood.
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3 |
6.82% |
March 24th, 2006
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Last Online: January 16th, 2008 10:06 AM
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What string gauges do you use?
I think it sounds like a lame poll  and maybe it is, but I was just interested to see what gauges of string you use or even if you care at all  .
I personally use 12's, not too light and good for bending, but still a strong bass sound. 
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March 24th, 2006
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Just started playing guitar.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Last Online: April 12th, 2006 09:46 AM
Location: Northampton England
Posts: 95
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10 - 46's
Nice sound to them
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March 24th, 2006
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Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Last Online: December 18th, 2007 12:54 PM
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
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I am currently using Gibson Brite Wires - gauges 10-13-17-26-36-46 - on my Les Paul.
I usually stay with 10-46's myself as well - easy to bend and still a good sound.
Jim
James V. Signorile, ASCAP
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March 24th, 2006
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Last Online: April 11th, 2008 05:17 AM
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I usually use 0.10 Ernie Ball strings
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March 24th, 2006
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Last Online: January 13th, 2007 03:17 PM
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Extra Light here. 
But I've been adviced that it'll reduse the tone a bit. 
Kush
No one can master every aspect of guitar playing, they just get better everyday.
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March 24th, 2006
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Last Online: March 15th, 2007 10:33 AM
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I use .11's on my Les Paul and .10's on my Strat. I don't know that I'd call .11 gauge electric strings light though.
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March 24th, 2006
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Custom .11's on my Strat. The 3rd string is a .20 plain steel.
GHS Thick'n'Thin .10 - 52 on my G&L and Epiphone Dot.
Peace,
Rico
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March 24th, 2006
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Depends on the guitar. My Gretch Country Classic 10-48.
My Seagul Acoustic 11-52
Keep on Pickin'
Bob
http://www.bobwolford.com/
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March 25th, 2006
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12's on both my seagulls.
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March 27th, 2006
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Playing guitar for less than a year.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Last Online: April 29th, 2006 04:19 PM
Location: Sweden
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010 Heavy Bottom on my electric
012 on my acoustic. I want 013 for it, but they are simply not to be found anywhere 'round here... 
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March 27th, 2006
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Originally Posted by Shady Starlight
010 Heavy Bottom on my electric
012 on my acoustic. I want 013 for it, but they are simply not to be found anywhere 'round here... |
Try http://MusiciansFriend.com and I'm sure you'll find any strings you want.
Jim
James V. Signorile, ASCAP
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March 28th, 2006
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I voted "different, depends on my mood" but that is not really true. I have changed my strings twice in the past few months but both sets (although different makes) were just labelled "Classical Guitar String Set - NYLON - Ball end". As a comlete beginner could someone please advise me what I should ask for at my local music shop?
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March 28th, 2006
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Location: Alba Texas
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Depends
On my seagull and Ibenez10ae I like 11's---string of choice is martin Marquis; on myLP type electrric prefer 10's-Fender Bullets or Ernie Ball slinky's.
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March 28th, 2006
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Shady Starlight
010 Heavy Bottom on my electric
012 on my acoustic. I want 013 for it, but they are simply not to be found anywhere 'round here... |
Check out this guy if you use ebay.
http://stores.ebay.ca/Maverick-Music
I buy all my strings from him, get some great deals when you buy in bulk.
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