What gauge strings to use?

Npeffer · Post by **Npeffer** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:34 pm

In your own opinion, what is the best gauge of strings for use on an acoustic guitar? When i got mine, it had 12's on it, then i replaced with 11's. Today i got some 10's, but I'm not sure if thats the right descision or not. Will the ease of playing benefit outweigh the loss of tone? Any help you can give would be appreciated...

Nathan Peffer

jsgksu · Post by **jsgksu** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:38 pm

I like Elixir Nanoweb Custom Light-Mediums .012-.056

dmbguitar718 · Post by **dmbguitar718** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:39 pm

The best choice are .12's. Of course it will differ with your playing style, but .12's should be perfect. I find .11's too thin for me, and could never use .10's on an acoustic. You'll probably experience buzzing with guages that low on an acoustic.

T714 · Post by **T714** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:40 pm

Elixir Polyweb .13-.56

Npeffer · Post by **Npeffer** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:45 pm

so 10's are out for sure then?

dmbguitar718 · Post by **dmbguitar718** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:48 pm

I'd say yeah.

MWR · Post by **MWR** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:49 pm

I use lights when playing in standard and mediums when playing in dropped tunings. Mediums tuned to concert pitch are unwieldily. Ideally you would want two guitars for this but I'm broke.

filmdude100cms · Post by **filmdude100cms** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 8:14 pm

elixer polyweb mediums

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 8:16 pm

i used to use lights, now im a mediums guy cause im doin some slappin and tryin to learn slide

Tranman66 · Post by **Tranman66** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 9:33 pm

Light is the way to go. besides if you dont like it, change it. Experiment.

Teego Time · Post by **Teego Time** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 3:56 am

I love the way my extra lights sounded, but they buzzed like a monther in drop tuning. I'm going back go med-lights next.

Mjazk26 · Post by **Mjazk26** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 6:44 pm

I don't think this is really a question you can ask everyone. Isn't it dependent on your guitar, setup , and personal preferences? I know my guitar sounds like shit with anything other than light.

Teego Time · Post by **Teego Time** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 1:28 am

Mjazk26 wrote:I don't think this is really a question you can ask everyone. Isn't it dependent on your guitar, setup , and personal preferences? I know my guitar sounds like shit with anything other than light.

Yeah come to think of it, mine sounded pretty crappy with med-lights. Haha, but the Taylor I played sounded beautiful with em.

DMBFan63 · Post by **DMBFan63** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 1:49 am

Medium D'addarios.

SpoonInSpoon · Post by **SpoonInSpoon** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 2:09 am

i use light.