Post by Orphin » Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:54 pm Ronnie Robinson wrote: Does stringing a Strat with 11s give any sonic advantages over 10s?, tuning is excellent already and its for general Rock and Pop so no down tuning . Because there are no pickups or amplifiers that contribute to the sound of acoustic guitars, strings have a relatively bigger impact on their overall sound. That being the way I play may not be right for you. Thus the composition and gauge of acoustic guitar strings should be carefully considered. Most acoustic guitarists use extra light, light, or medium gauge with far fewer using heavy gauge strings. I went to 11's on the electrics so going back and fourth was not going to be that big of an adjustment. While nylon is a lot kinder to inexperienced fingers, perhaps a light or medium tension set would be the best starting point. String gauge is the thickness/diameter of a guitar string. top rated acoustic string No matter which gauge, metal or coating you choose, all Elixir Strings provide the same long lasting tone life. A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. Though twelve-gauge strings are the norm for standard-tuned acoustic guitars, I can’t think of an electric guitar that takes them well in this tuning. A set of extra light gauge strings for acoustic guitar ranges from .010 “ on the high E to 0.47 “ on the low E while a set of heavy gauge strings will typically range from .014 ” to .59 ”. Re: Benefits of 11 gauge strings over 10 s ? Hey guys, I have a fender Hellcat thin bodied acoustic guitar. It's got a solid mahogany top, and maple neck. Acoustic Guitar Strings. The heavier strings makes the guitar bejhave better when using these tunings. With nylon strings, the gauge is typically generalised into light tension, medium tension and hard tension. 11 gauge acoustic guitar strings found in: daddario nb1152 nickel bronze acoustic string set 011/052, elixir mandolin strings - medium -11-40, elixir mandolin strings - light -10-34, elixir nanoweb 80/20 bronze 10-47 12-string.. For example, a 10-gauge string is 0.010 inches. It’s measured in 1/1000th of an inch. String gauge is an important part of playing and getting the best possible sound out of your guitar. When I play acoustic I rarley play with a pick and I use a lot of altered tunings. Here’s everything you need to know about acoustic guitar string gauges to make an informed decision about what strings are best for you. Drop B Fender Scale – Single Strings (11, 15, 20, 36, 48, 60) Creating a custom set of single strings allows you to retain tension on the higher strings, while allowing enough twang on the lower strings. 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