Questions tagged [string-gauge]
Gauge is the diameter of a string, a synonym for string-weight.
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Light or heavy string gauge for alternate picking?
I am learning a high-tempo linear piece involving alternate picking and string skipping on an electro-acoustic guitar. There are no string bends involved. The piece is challenging, and I'm wondering ...
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My guitar's high E string keeps snapping at the tuning peg
My guitar's high E string has broken eight times just this month. I never overtune or do really high bends. It always breaks around the tuning peg. There was no rust; it was still new. I even tried to ...
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Silk classical guitar string gauge is too big for bridge holes
My classical guitar has a plastic bridge with pre-drilled or precast holes gauged for standard nylon classical strings.
I got some silk strings which are a bit higher gauge and don’t all fit by just ...
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Jazz guitar: thin tone on strings 1-2
Hi jazz guitar experts -
I'm able to get a nice warm, muted, jazzy tone on strings 3-6, but not 1-2. This persists across different guitars, amps, and tone settings. For example, I've tried
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What is the correct string gauge for an Alvarez LJ2E acoustic guitar?
I am going to change the strings on this guitar for the first time. A google search brings up one website that says that it uses 13-56 strings, but this is not mentioned on the official Alvarez ...
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looking for the best string gauge to play drop tunings from drop c to drop A [closed]
I have found some 12-60's in DR brand and was curious what the highest tuning they could reach and the lowest tuning they could reach with no issues my current plan as far as playing setup is to have ...
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How far can 9's be tuned down?
Apologies if this question has been answered elsewhere, but before I commit to getting my guitars set-up, I was wondering if anyone has had any trouble using 9–42 tuned down a half-step (I currently ...
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Trying to lower string gauge - how to measure what I have now?
I've been playing shows at a local theatre for the past several years and when our April show was cancelled, they paid everyone anyway. So I'm planning to invest it in my kit. For the past few shows, ...
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Going to lighter string gauge and bending in tune
I usually play on electric guitar with strings that are marked as '10 in gauge. I learned to play bends in tune (most of the time) and recently I bought a new (electric) guitar that's also set up to '...
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How much can we lower the tuning on a classical guitar?
I'm wondering if the following tuning can be used in a regular classical guitar
A3
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C3
G2
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A1
and if so, what set of strings could be used? I'm worried maybe the tension would be too much, but ...
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How do I keep my guitar in tune with out affecting the action?
I recently changed the strings on my strat from 9s to 10s. I play with my fingers and not a pick, so lighter gauge strings for me are hard to pluck because they bend so easily when I pull on them, ...
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Tension/gauge less prone to buzzing
Is there a type of string (high tension or low tension) that is less prone to generate buzzing on the acoustic guitar ?
I've mainly heard these few arguments so far :
high tension strings are larger,...
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Can a 12 gauge string cause the neck of a guitar to bend over time?
I've have Epiphone Dove pro acoustic guitar, the most expensive I've ever bought. Around over 500 dollars. And recently I've been told that 12 gauge strings can cause the guitar's neck to bend over ...
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Floyd Rose in Standard Tuning with .011 gauge strings
I have always played with medium to heavy gauge strings in standard tuning. I got used to that feel while in school for Jazz Studies and have stuck with it ever since.
I'm interested in learning ...
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guitar, six string, steel strings, what gauge will provide noticeably lighter action?
My strings are old and don't remember their gauge. Either standard or on the heavy side as I like the tone of heavier gauge.
Anyway, now I want to restring the guitar for my son who is just beginning....
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Thicker string gauge
I'm a beginner and im thinking of getting thicker gauge strings and a guitar store employee told me that if the thicker string doesn't fit around the nut I'll have to go and get my guitar a setup.
If ...
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Which type of guitar string is most durable?
I just broke another guitar string while tuning. I realize there are many different types of strings to choose from and for this reason wished to ask: which type of steel strings for an acoustic ...
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Can I use one string gauge for standard D and drop B tuning?
I've been using 10 - 48 gauge strings for standard E tuning for 3 years, but I want to change to standard D tuning. I read somewhere that I should use 11 - 58 or 10 - 58 gauge strings for this tuning; ...
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Can you move the strings on 3/4 size electric guitar to get better tuning?
I’m currently working with a ¾ size electric guitar for my daughter. The problem I have is putting the right strings on it to get a stable standard E tuning (EADGBE). The person I bought it off said ...
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Strat tuned to C standard with 13-56 strings - intonation problems
I play a hardtail stratocaster with the following set of strings: 13, 17, W26, W36, W44, W56 (W means wound) and tuned to C standard: C F Bb Eb G C.
Since all the time now I have intonation issues. ...
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new strings being too stiff to bend on electric guitar
I recently (10 day) changed my electric guitar's strings (Ibanez rg with zero-edge2 bridge).
The stock strings with it was Daddario but i didn't know the string gauge of them so after deciding to ...
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Moving short violin bridge towards fingerboard
My violin bridge is slightly too short; if I place it between the f-hole notches as it should be, action becomes too low. I normally use heavy gauge strings to partially compensate for lost tension.
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Which acoustic guitar string gauge to buy as a beginner ({.009-.045},{.010-.050},{.011-.052})
As I started to learn to play acoustic guitar, I broke 1st string e 2 times straight in a week.
Can anybody tell me which string is best for a beginner (by best expectation from the string is to be ...
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New strings to fix acoustic intonation issue?
I have just purchased a second hand acoustic guitar: a Sigma 000MC-15E. The strings it came with tune fine but the high e string sounds noticeably out of tune even when played just at the third fret! ...
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Question about string gauges!
Hey guys I'm very new to guitar as in like I need to restring my old guitars that I got years ago but never even bothered to learn before I can actually start to learn. My question is what gauge ...
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Stringing an acoustic for down-tuning
Any acoustic guitar experts willing to help me out with some info?
I would like to have an acoustic guitar tuned down a step and a half (C#F#BEG#C#, and at times open Bsus2 BF#BEbF#C#) for a big warm ...
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12 String guitar going out of tune around the 8th fret on the high e, b and g
I just bought my 12 string guitar and the g,b and high e string go out of tune when i play it around the 8th fret i'm really getting worried. I'm wondering if its a problem with the type of strings it ...
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String gauge for playing on Drop G# on a 25.5 scale 7 string guitar
I recently bought an Ibanez RG7421, which is a 7 string guitar with a 25.5 scale. It came tuned in standard tuning (from 1st to 7th: E B G D A E B). I want to tune it to drop G# (D# C F# C# G# D# G#) ...
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Somewhat specific question about Guitar String Gauge [duplicate]
If a guitar is setup for 011-056, would i need to re=setup my guitar for 011-049 or 011-52 set of strings.
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Query about setting up a guitar
I have recently bought LTD AC 10E left handed. It came with a set of 10s and it is tuned half step down. Now I mostly tune standard B or C and use a higher gauge. So if I put a set of 12s on this ...
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Do I need to adjust the truss rod when I change string gauge [duplicate]
I am changing the string gauge of my electric guitar from 9's to 10's, will I need to adjust the truss rod, if so could anyone recommend tutorials ?
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Is it possible to find strings in any integer size? [closed]
I am considering stringing my 6-string electric guitar with a series of prime gauges.
e.g. 11,13,17,29,37,47
I am looking on Ernie Ball's site and while I might be able to find the 3 thinner strings,...
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Optimal string gauge for beginner electric guitar
I'm currently learning guitar and started out with an electric guitar that came pre-strung with .010's. I'm wondering if learning with .009's is much easier to learn chords. Is there a benefit to ...
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Are there guitar strings thinner than .009's?
I'm a beginner on electric guitar. My current strings are 9-42 gauge nickel plated and I'm having a hard time bending them plus my hands get tired easily. I've been looking at coated and lighter ...
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Is there an advantage to medium gauge over light if I'm not adding tension?
I recently got a 12 string acoustic, and due to availability, put a set of D'addario mediums on (they had light, the store owner recommended meduim). It sounded great, however that's my first time ...
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Can I set up my electric guitar with a 11-14-18-38-49-64 string-gauge set up? Could that damage my guitar?
So I bought D'Addario NYXL 11-64 strings for the 7 string electric guitar. The Gauges go as follows:
11-14-18-28-38-49-64
I have a 6-string electric guitar and I was looking for strings that would ...
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Can I re-string my 12 string guitar with strings of different octaves?
I have an Ibanez 12-string guitar. I’ve been thinking of changing strings, but instead of simply replacing the octave strings, I would like to put on pairs of the same strings. So my question is:
What ...
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Tension for nylon strings on Lyre
I'm currently in the process of restoring my [alto] Lyre, and I was wondering if there would be implications from using nylon strings instead of steel.
There would be two reasons to use nylon over ...
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Standard guitar string gauge?
I was reading this article:
http://www.epiphone.com/news-features/features/2013/care-and-maintenance-of-your-epiphone.aspx
And partway down, it states:
An intonation adjustment is usually only ...
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Is it OK to replace a harp string with an adjacent string?
I'm trying to fix up my girlfriend's Salvi concert harp, but just as I finally got the whole thing stringed and tuned, another string broke, and sadly, we did not have this specific string in stock.
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Upgrading from 0.009 to 0.010 string gauge. Do I have to do a guitar setup?
I usually use the lightest gauge d'Addario's. And I've been thinking about trying out slinky 10 gauge strings on my guitar.
I understand the differences in sound and playability about installing ...
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Will different gauges resolve my sound/distortion problem?
So, i have a cheap electric stratocaster with cheap pickups and a cheap ampli, now, at start i had 09-11-16-24-32-42 strings on, it was too buzzy when distorted on G/B/E but preatty nice sound on e/A/...
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What type of strings to use for easier bending in fast solos?
I'm getting better at playing that legendary Enter Sandman solo by Kirk Hammett, and I'm getting the speed part almost covered. What I'm struggling with is hitting the target note when bending that ...
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Restringing a 7 string bass: Considerations
I'm considering buying a 7 string bass which is currently strung in standard tuning (B-F in 4ths). I would like to restring it from F# to C, and drop the F# down a step to E.
I'm aware of the tonal ...
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How does the violin strings' gauge affect the instrument's functionality
There are several gauges in violin string, heavy, medium, thin etc.
I know the heavier the strings the louder the tone, but
Does it affect the richness (complexity of overtones etc.) of the tone?
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Hard String Tension on a short neck (Change Gauge?)
I have an Ibanez 1570 (24 Frets) and love the tension and an EVH Wolfgang Special.
I always use Gauge: 9 to 42
The wolfgang special has a shorter neck but the tension is really hard. Why?
I've ...
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With a Floyd Rose bridge, how big of a difference in string gauge will require a new set-up?
I have a new Schecter Hellraiser Extreme that came with stock 10-46's. I prefer a hybrid 9-46 (only the thinnest 3 strings are different guage) -to bend a bit better....
Is that minor enough change ...
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When decreasing string gauge on a bass guitar, will I need to adjust the truss rod?
I'm planning to make some changes to my bass guitar. I'd like to:
Moving from heavy to medium strings
From flatwound to roundwound strings
Lower the action
Obviously, the guitar will need a new ...
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What string gauge should I use for my 7th string on a guitar
As per this question, I bought myself a very nice Ibanez 7 string which I have tuned as A-D-A-D-G-B-E (giving a very nice fat sound which works with the kind of music the band plays)
I didn't think ...
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Is there a chance for heavy violin strings to harm the instrument?
Is there anything like that that heavy or other kinds of violin-strings should break down the instrument?
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