What guage????

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:53 am

X-Lights, Light, Mediums, Heavy? What's the best? I think I am going to get D'Addarios this time. Please don't debate the brand, just what size...

thejoe · Post by **thejoe** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:16 pm

well, i always use meds on my martin, but it depends on how big your calices are
they just feel right for me
i hate fine gauge strings, the intonation goes to crap

gravedigger · Post by **gravedigger** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:20 pm

well, depends what you want. the lighter strings will be easier to play with but the heavier strings will have better tone and can hold the tone under heavy strumming. the lighter strings will sound muddy if you strum them as hard. I'm sure Tim Reynolds uses pretty light strings cause of his fast style and the bends are easier. I prefer mediums because they sound better on my guitar and I'm not bothered by the action. I like the sound. What kind of guitar do you have? spruce or cedar top? what body style is it? this can determine what size strings will best suit the guitar.

DustyDave · Post by **DustyDave** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:21 pm

Coldchillin23222 wrote:X-Lights, Light, Mediums, Heavy? What's the best? I think I am going to get D'Addarios this time. Please don't debate the brand, just what size...

There is no such thing as the best in gauges , its all a personal reference , personally i use .10's and .11's , i won't go higher because it gets a little too dark for me , maybe i'll try .09's sometime just for the fun of it

PS D'Addario is a good choice

fatjack · Post by **fatjack** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 5:23 pm

the heaviest available

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 5:37 pm

Ok, thanks a lot for everyone who helped. My action was pretty high on my guitar, so I put lights on to counteract it and whatnot, but now my hand is stronger. I think I will up to mediums. Thanks again!

Ranting Thespian · Post by **Ranting Thespian** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:22 am

also, want to say that if you put high gauge strings on, and they aren't the right gauge your guitar can handle, and your neck can pay the price, so make sure you get the right gage, or you will have to adjust your neck.

taylordb · Post by **taylordb** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 5:07 am

Unless you like the high action (some do), my advice would be to play worn out strings for a while and take the money you saved on not buying several sets of strings and have the action adjusted.

Matty Boom · Post by **Matty Boom** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:17 am

stevie played 13's on his electric!

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:52 am

How do I know what guage is the best for my neck?

DustyDave · Post by **DustyDave** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:07 pm

Coldchillin23222 wrote:How do I know what guage is the best for my neck?

Check their official website , some websites have that info listed with the guitar , so thats probably your best bet , or try contacting them

DMBTabs.com

What guage????

What guage????

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