strings question

Twostep13 · Post by **Twostep13** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:25 pm

i use martin extra lights... what are the differnece between the different gauges... like hte difference between the martin lights and extra lights.... sound wise

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:52 pm

the heavier the gauge its basically accpeted that it will be slightly harder to play, as in fret and bend, but the sound gets fuller and fuller as you go up. i use mediums or heavies because i play agressively and theyre less likely to buzz

jbilly · Post by **jbilly** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:29 am

don't use heavy guage strings unless you want your guitar to warp. Medium is best for volume and sustain.

Appfro · Post by **Appfro** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:52 am

12's = best for factory settings in general. like jbilly said, if you go any higher, get your guitar set for them.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:00 pm

jbilly wrote:don't use heavy guage strings unless you want your guitar to warp. Medium is best for volume and sustain.

thats absurd. any even have decently made guitar is built to withstand the pressure strings put on them and then some. sure a jasmine is gonna get a little bent outta shape if you strap some heavies on, but not a real guitar.

thejoe · Post by **thejoe** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:17 pm

praisedave wrote:
jbilly wrote:don't use heavy guage strings unless you want your guitar to warp. Medium is best for volume and sustain.
thats absurd.

please dont post that
people are confused enough already

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:18 pm

crash_in_to_me wrote:
praisedave wrote:
jbilly wrote:don't use heavy guage strings unless you want your guitar to warp. Medium is best for volume and sustain.
thats absurd.
please dont post that
people are confused enough already

CBalvarez · Post by **CBalvarez** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:29 pm

I agree, you would have to have a shitty guitar for that to happen. But Mediums are my fav too Billy

paulaitchison · Post by **paulaitchison** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:26 pm

i like light, you get good bends and they are feally easy to get dave style mutes from

J_Clark · Post by **J_Clark** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 8:20 pm

paulaitchison wrote:i like light, you get good bends and they are feally easy to get dave style mutes from

lights are the way to go

czech · Post by **czech** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:48 pm

elixer nanoweb light/mediums > *

i love em, no strings compare.

Jenns4Ever9501 · Post by **Jenns4Ever9501** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 3:12 am

czech wrote:elixer nanoweb light/mediums > *

i love em, no strings compare.

6_strings_for_life · Post by **6_strings_for_life** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 6:12 pm

I started using mediums about 6 months ago because I was breaking too many strings and I couldnt afford to do that. I dont know If I will ever go back to lights. The sound differance is amazing and I can still bend and mute very well.

waffle_house_jam · Post by **waffle_house_jam** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 12:33 am

I've used both mediums and lights and can't tell mich of a difference. Lately I've been going for the elixir nanoweb lights though, they are pretty sweet

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Thu May 18, 2006 2:44 pm

I just got some Martin Custom lights. Never used another string except Elixirs so hopefully it'll work out.