Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. This is to cater for some players that like the tightness of the low strings but want to relieve the tension on the high strings, and vice versa. So then you have to have some fret leveling done, or deal with a slightly higher action. Cookies help us deliver our Services. He build custom guitars so I think he knows a thing or two. Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more “oomph” to the low end. Lighter strings vs. heavy strings is subjective in sound quality. Shares (Image credit: Future) I switch between electric and acoustic. To me, 10's are the perfect balance between having enough meat on the string to grab onto, and thin enough to get some nice bends. I have a Fender stratocaster and i think it has 9s on i right now, and im planning on putting new strings on it for a performance in about 2 weeks. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. You might even try going up to 11's to build finger strength and then drop back down to 10's. 08-07-2012, 09:24 AM #9. spacecowboy. When you put the 9's on, the truss rod will over-compensate for the reduced string tension of the 9's, and this will mean that the neck will be too straight, or even back-bowed. So since I had to re-order strings anyway, in addition to a 10-pack of 10's, I also picked up a 3-pack of 9's to try. In my opinion, 9, 12, 15 is vastly better than 9, 11, 16. The best place to start if you're new is right below in our "Rules" section. So, now i'm tempted to go 8's. Press J to jump to the feed. I do like heavier strings for playing slide too. He says all the SRV worshipers don't realize that he had new necks and repair work done on his guitars almost nightly and most of it was due to the crazy 13s he used. My luthier says there's no reason to go heavier than 10s on any guitars and that they just cause damage in the long run. both the 52RI and CIJ are 7.25 with small frets and I find 9s perfect on those. I know a lot of people use 10's or 11's or higher, but to me, its just not worth it. Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. I regularly play 12's and 13's and encounter this when i fart around on my son's guitar, which is set up with 9's. 4.8 out of 5 stars Best Sellers Rank I recently got a strat and I'm assuming fender ships with 9's. This roundwound set is used by May exclusively, with a custom light gauge running from .009, .011, .016, .024, 032, 042. Then you won't find any issue bending 10's. Is this true? 10's or 11's are better for slide in most cases and the added volume and sustain doesnt hurt either. I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. I've been jumping between 9s and 10s and I can't figure out how to solve it. I mean the chord breaks up and has more dissonance I guess because the strings are lighter and have wilder oscillation? A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. The 11's make that transition easy. My fingers would usually slip off the high "E" with 9's. All wound strings are treated with groundbreaking nanotechnology that repels unwanted moisture and oils that negatively impact your tone In addition to treating the wound strings, each plain string features a patented reinforcement winding of titanium wire. Remember you will have to change intonation though if you change string size. any help would be appreciated, thanks. I think tele's sound the best with 9's. Some others will go 9, 11, 16. A string is a contiguous sequence of characters terminated by and including the first null character. I play moslty metal and I don't solo too much, I'm more of a rhytm guy. And does an 8 string have any bass strings? The 9's still sounded just as good tonally as the 10's. Personally, I play 10's because 9's are for little girly men. The corresponding Ernie Ball strings: Gauge 8=Extra Slinky Gauge 9 = Super Slinky (also Hybrid Slinky) Gauge 10 = Regular Slinky Gauge 11 = Power Slinky (also Beefy Slinky) Gauge 12 = Not Even Slinky the "also" ones mentioned are strings that have the same gauge high 'E' (1st) string, but heavier low strings than the 'normal' strings of that gauge. davidKOS , Jun 10, 2013 #3 Everybody has their favorite strings. The feel will be different though. I read that bending was a little easier, and having used basically the same brand of strings my whole life I decided to try a bunch of different gauges and brands. They require more strength to bend, but are better in every other way, in my opinion. I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. Steel strings for six-string guitar usually come in sets of matched strings. The problem you're describing is either between your ears, or simply technique masked by string tension. I have 10's on one Strat, but I'm on the fence. I'm extremely picky with intonation so hearing anything wobbling around is off-putting. Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. The 9's still sounded just as good tonally as the 10's. Then I made chapters 1-9 called 01-09 and it is sorted "correctly" now. 10 or 11's work fine for me....bending is easier with lighter strings...many will say you get better tone with 10's or 11's vs. 9's.....but here is a quote from Jimmy Page ""I was actually using a banjo string on the top (.008) and de-stringing everything else. Best 12-string guitars 2020: 9 electric and acoustic 12-strings for all budgets. Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. Compact Strings vs. Compressed Strings. The type of guitar strings you choose, and how often you change them will not only dramatically affect your tone, but also impact the playability of your guitar. On P-90 equipped Lesters, actually ALL P-90 equipped guitars, I like GHS Boomers, 10-46. I'm using the EB 10-52 as well (and Dean Markley 11-56 on my short scale guitars). Play an acoustic with 12's for awile and bend those. I strung my Xaviere Strat copy with a set of the 9's yesterday, and the difference is very apparent. the strings dont matter. I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. The one big, big difference between a lot of different sets of strings is that some go 9, 12, 15 on the very topâthatâs how ours go. The feel will be different though. I think 10's are where it's at. I suggest trying out 9's and see how you like them. I use 9's on my SG and 10's on my LP. Plus, the heavier gauge strings are going to pull harder on one side of the neck than the lighter strings will on the other side of the neck. In physics, string theory is a theoretical framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings.String theory describes how these strings propagate through space and interact with each other. 08-07-2012, 09:24 AM #9. spacecowboy. I guess I just have to play more lightly to keep the chords tight? 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? So I recently broke my low E string (for the second time) on a 9-42 set and I can't decide what strings should I buy next. It makes a big difference in the sound especially on single coils. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. Made of 8% nickel-plated steel outer wrap on tinned Mandolin wire hex-core, Blue Steel strings have been best sellers worldwide for over 30 years and are used by the best musicians everywhere. Welcome to r/guitar, a community devoted to the exchange of guitar related information and entertainment. I do like heavier strings for playing slide too. Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more âoomphâ to the low end. If you have guitar related questions, use the "Search" field or ask the community. i just put new strings on my 3 number 1 teles. 10-String Guitars Modern 10-strings, popularized by Narciso Yepes, have frets on all 10-strings. both the 52RI and CIJ are 7.25 with small frets and I find 9s perfect on those. The bends aren't as easy, and there's a real stiffness to the action. [Discussion] Gauge 9 vs 10 strings and chord accuracy. 9s on my CVC with its 10" neck and bigger frets just feel too loose so I put 10s on but down-tune half a step. 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