Welcome to r/guitar, a community devoted to the exchange of guitar related information and entertainment. String choice can be an emotive and very personal subject A good reason to have several guitars with different string gauges and set-ups :blink: Most of mine are strung with 10's for a balance between good 'string' tone and easy fretting and bends Others range from 9's (LP Junior, Strat, Tele) to 11's (small hollow jazz archtop) Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more “oomph” to the low end. 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. This means the 10's will exert a stronger tendency to bow the neck than the 9's, and therefore your guitar tech had to tighten the truss rod to compensate. Compact Strings vs. Compressed Strings. I think 10's are where it's at. 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. In addition to this, many String operations depended on char[] representation and not a byte array. Get the guaranteed best price on 6 String Sets for Acoustic Guitar like the DR Strings Zebra Acoustic Electric Lite (9-42) at Musician's Friend. Curt Mangan Strings 10-46 Pure Nickel Wound Set Electric Guitar Strings. 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. The tone may be suffering too, as it sounds much different than the rest of my strats. 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. It makes a big difference in the sound especially on single coils. Drop B Fender Scale â 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. A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. The thicker the string set the more tension exists at the same tuning. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Registered User Newbie. I'd want 11-54 for D standard. I've been jumping between 9s and 10s and I can't figure out how to solve it. 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 tend to push down really hard on the strings as it is, and I have 11's on my acoustic where I do bending a bit, so who knows, maybe I'll give them a ⦠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. I mean the chord breaks up and has more dissonance I guess because the strings are lighter and have wilder oscillation? 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. I guess I just have to play more lightly to keep the chords tight? Steel strings for six-string guitar usually come in sets of matched strings. I think tele's sound the best with 9's. 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. To contact the forum owner hit the Contact Us link. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, GHS Strings is a major manufacturer of strings for electric & acoustic guitars, bass guitar, classical guitar, banjo, mandolin and much more. What do you guys prefer on your strats. I tend to push down really hard on the strings as it is, and I have 11's on my acoustic where I do bending a bit, so who knows, maybe I'll give them a try and see if … So the question is - What are your favorite strings for Les Pauls, and why? bass notes, but the strings get too floppy beyond this (although thicker strings do help). Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. Buying advice and our top picks for the best 12-string guitars on the market right now. Then you won't find any issue bending 10's. According to John McCormick, "The "Yepes" tuning is intended for the purpose of utilizing the extra strings mainly as sympathetic ones. davidKOS , Jun 10, 2013 #3 I have 10's on everything except my strat, which uses 9.5's. If you're like me, you use different strings on different guitars. 10-52 my favourite gauge ever. My fingers would usually slip off the high "E" with 9's. Lighter strings vs. heavy strings is subjective in sound quality. If you fit heavier gauges to a guitar fitted with a strat-type tremolo, the increased tension will lift the trem away from the body which will The problem you're describing is either between your ears, or simply technique masked by string tension. They are tuned as follows: 7- C below the 6th E, 8 - A#, 9 - G#, 10 - ⦠I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. These include a 9-46 Hybrid Slinky, 10-48 Ultra Slinky, 10-52 Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom and 11-52 Burly Slinky. 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. 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. musicman10_1. 8 ⦠I really don't even notice the difference anymore, just have to remember what strings to use on it since it has a trem. 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. I'll start - on humbucker equipped LP's I like Ernie Ball Slinky's, 10-46. Just learned (here) recently that I can get 9.5-46 custom sets from Curt Mangan, which I'll likely do from here on out. I do like heavier strings for playing slide too. So I like 9s but I feel like I'm not getting the same chord accuracy as with 10s. I broke low E's in high school from regular 10's, so I looked for something with the same high E and a thicker low E. 25 and 25.5 scale guitars for 10-52, the C is 25.5 I actually find a 60 low C loose, and want a 27" for such a tuning. Press J to jump to the feed. The numbers represent the string thickness in .0## inches or high e to low e. (.009" to .042") You can just refer to them as standard sets 9's, 10's, 11's etc. I'm using the EB 10-52 as well (and Dean Markley 11-56 on my short scale guitars). the size of the small e string is the "9" or the "10". With the right setup I don't feel like I lose much in playability. I strung my Xaviere Strat copy with a set of the 9's yesterday, and the difference is very apparent. 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. User Info Menu. 10's or 11's are better for slide in most cases and the added volume and sustain doesnt hurt either. £9.99 Curt Mangan Strings Matt Schofield 11-54 Signature Electric Guitar Strings. C11 §7.1.1 1. input above is not a string. On my Ibanez I have 0.09 gauge Ernie Balls tuned to a half step down. On that one I use plain strings from a 9.5 set and wound from a 10 set. Java 13- NEW IMPORTANT FEATURES- 1- The addition of text blocks in a preview phase – A text block is a multi-line string literal that avoids the need for most escape sequences. That just means you have to play them more and build up the strength. I have tried lots of sizes. The 9's still sounded just as good tonally as the 10's. I switch between electric and acoustic. Lights are easier to fret and play than regulars or heavies. User Info Menu. On 10s everything sounds perfectly accurate so I'm not sure if I'm just holding them too hard or if it's just not possible on 9s on some places in the fretboard. I know a lot of people use 10's or 11's or higher, but to me, its just not worth it. I've been jumping between 9s and 10s and I can't figure out how to solve it. the strings dont matter. You might even try going up to 11's to build finger strength and then drop back down to 10's. The feel will be different though. Shares (Image credit: Future) 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. DISCUSSION. By Chris Corfield 25 September 2020. I think 10's are where it's at. Pick the string gauge you prefer to use and practice. +1 for prepend '0' to the strings. I perfer 9's for the bending, but I like to go Eb a lot, which isn't exactly good for 9's. I use 9's on my SG and 10's on my LP. 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. Personally, I play 10's because 9's … 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? You might even try going up to 11's to build finger strength and then drop back down to 10's. 10-String Guitars Modern 10-strings, popularized by Narciso Yepes, have frets on all 10-strings. £14.49 Curt Mangan Strings 9-42 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings. You're right, real light strings are great for all the 'english' you can do to them. The feel will be different though. Everybody has their favorite strings. Lights have less life though, and are less tolerant to overtightening or constant re-tuning. They require more strength to bend, but are better in every other way, in my opinion. I play moslty metal and I don't solo too much, I'm more of a rhytm guy. If you have guitar related questions, use the "Search" field or ask the community. There's nothing inherently better or worse about the string gauge; it's all in your hands in this case. I took the dare years ago and I'm glad I accepted the choice I made. So, now i'm tempted to go 8's. I suggest trying out 9's and see how you like them. The 11's make that transition easy. By learning about the different string options available for your guitar, you can find the strings which strike the best balance between great tone and playability. Ernie Ball coated Slinky strings combine the latest technological advancements in string manufacturing. There are two different reasons for this. Obviously the super slinkys are smaller, but the difference is virtually nonexistant on an electric. And does an 8 string have any bass strings? 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. 3 sets of Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys: $16.47 $9.99 No other string set on the market has the perfect blend of durability, performance, sound and price that Ernie Ball's Regular Slinky set brings to the table. I can't help it, I love that ping of 9's. So after moving back up to 9s, Ive found I have more control but I … My guitar teacher suggest I moved down to 8s on my strat. On P-90 equipped Lesters, actually ALL P-90 equipped guitars, I like GHS Boomers, 10-46. Your fretting isn't as clean as you'd like and that's being mitigated by the additional tension in the heavier string gauge. I have 10's on one Strat, but I'm on the fence. Lighter strings vs. heavy strings is subjective in sound quality. I mean the chord breaks up and has more dissonance I guess because the strings are lighter and have wilder oscillation? i just put new strings on my 3 number 1 teles. input is array 40 of char. So I like 9s but I feel like I'm not getting the same chord accuracy as with 10s. I wasn't programming this, it was in the name of my folders and 'Chapter 10' was coming before 'Chapter 2'. This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. This means the 10's will exert a stronger tendency to bow the neck than the 9's, and therefore your guitar tech had to tighten the truss rod to compensate. Since 1964, GHS Strings has been winding electric guitar strings in the southwestern corner of Michigan. I have a good set of 10s but im curious if that will sound out of tune if the bridge is set for the 9s. Remember you will have to change intonation though if you change string size. Messages 2,851. Wouldn't detuning (to like a step down) cause more problems on lighter strings though? Sets are usually referenced either by the gauge of the first string (e.g., 9), or by pair of first and last (e.g., 9â42); measurements in thousands of an inch are the de facto standard, regardless of whether Imperial units are used in a ⦠any help would be appreciated, thanks. A string is a contiguous sequence of characters terminated by and including the first null character. I found 8s too thin, so I moved back up, and put bronze 10s on my acoustic. I am definitely still a beginner, but I went from 10's to 9's (only on the three thinner strings, but still) to 9.5's back to 10's. 10-52 in E standard, 12-60 in C standard, and I don't have anything in between right now. Aside from possibly using too much pressure, or not fretting the string straight down and bending it slightly out of tune... are you actually adjusting your guitars' intonation when you go back and forth between 9s and 10s? The 0.011's are heavier than the 0.010's and if you really attack the strings and break the 0.010's try the 0.011's or maybe even the 0.012's. I recently tried some EB 9s for the first time and I hate them. Since 1964, GHS Strings has been winding electric guitar strings in the southwestern corner of Michigan. Some others will go 9, 11, 16. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Registered User Newbie. 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. 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. A string is the vibrating element that produces sound in string instruments such as the guitar, harp, piano (), and members of the violin family.Strings are lengths of a flexible material that a musical instrument holds under tension so that they can vibrate freely, but controllably. The feel is similar on the fender with 9's as the lp with 10's I'm guessing due to scale length. Its hard to slide on the first two strings on a set of 9's without fretting out unless you raise the action up alot. These long-life strings from German company Optima are the only 24 carat gold strings in the world (donât fear, theyâre priced in the upper-medium end of the spectrum). The bends aren't as easy, and there's a real stiffness to the action. All my gibsons have 10's, I myself wouldn't mind trying 11's on one of them just to see. My fingers would usually slip off the high "E" with 9's. I see a lot of guitarists using 9s and not having my problems (at least not obviously). Is this true? Raw String Literals is Removed From JDK 12. 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. I can't really remember why I changed other than it just felt better, but when I change to a tele or LP with 10's I don't notice there's a difference. Play an acoustic with 12's for awile and bend those. Pick the string gauge you prefer to use and practice. It's a preference thing, but unless you … Maybe you're right, I'm just not as used to the 9s I guess. Best of both worlds! 10's or 11's are better for slide in most cases and the added volume and sustain doesnt hurt either. I use 0.009's as they are easier to bend and I don't attack the strings playing soft classic rock.... Hope this helps, kcbuck Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. Adding a 60 on the low-E string can also provide even more âoomphâ to the low end. I'm using the EB 10-52 as well (and Dean Markley 11-56 on my short scale guitars). Best 12-string guitars 2020: 9 electric and acoustic 12-strings for all budgets. 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. Ok, so Ive been experimenting with different string gauges lately. A great middle-ground for size vs. tension. ). Some others will go 9, 11, 16. Starts were designed for 9's. Get three packs of these ultra-dependable strings for just $9.99 now.View Deal the size of the small e string is the "9" or the "10". The problem you're describing is either between your ears, or simply technique masked by string tension. 10's are my standard strings for solid body electrics; I find 9's a bit too slack, 8's are not for me, and ii and 12's feel better to me on semi- and hollow bodies. 9 or 10 gauge guitar strings? While I'm still far from Knopfleresque in my … I think tele's sound the best with 9's. 08-07-2012, 09:24 AM #9. spacecowboy. The best place to start if you're new is right below in our "Rules" section. In my opinion, 9, 12, 15 is vastly better than 9, 11, 16. I am not asking which one is better. Strat-Talk.com is an independent, member supported forum and is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. That's just personal preference though. The contents of input can become a string. I'm extremely picky with intonation so hearing anything wobbling around is off-putting. EVH Premium Strings 9 - 46 Product information Item Weight 1.6 ounces Product Dimensions 11.42 x 7.48 x 3.54 inches ASIN B001PLG084 Item model number 0220150046 Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 77 ratings. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. I strung my Xaviere Strat copy with a set of the 9's yesterday, and the difference is very apparent. Personally, I play 10's because 9's are for little girly men. i've been using tens on fenders, but recently put 9's on the tele, but damn, now they feel as tight as 10's. The 9's still sounded just as good tonally as the 10's. 4.8 out of 5 stars Best Sellers Rank Lights are easier to fret and play than regulars or heavies. 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. Then I made chapters 1-9 called 01-09 and it is sorted "correctly" now. 8-38 have opened a whole world of possibilities. I recently tried some EB 9s for the first time and I hate them. They require more strength to bend, but are better in every other way, in my opinion. Get the guaranteed best price on 6 String Sets for Electric Guitar like the Ernie Ball 2223 Nickel Super Slinky Guitar Strings - Buy 10, Get 2 Free at Musician's Friend. if you have light strings if you push i mean obviously you're gonna make it go sharp, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Silver Supporting Member. [Discussion] Gauge 9 vs 10 strings and chord accuracy. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I have a good set of 10s but im curious if that will sound out of tune if the bridge is ⦠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. I've used 10's forever on PRS and Lp's. I have settled on 11's for mine. May 11, 2017 #4 ZE-9 Lite 9 11 16 24 32 42 ZEH-9 Lite & Heavy 9 11 16 26 36 46 ZE-10 Lite-Lite 10 13 17 26 36 46 ZAE-10 Lite 10 14 22 30 38 48 ZAE-11 Medium-Lite 11 15 22 30 40 50 ZAE-12 Medium 12 16 24 32 42 54 ZAE-13 Medium-Heavy 13 17 26 34 45 56 DR Zebra Acoustic-Electric Guitar Strings ZE-9 Extra Lite 9-42 While I'm still far from Knopfleresque in my execution, ⦠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. A back-to-back comparison of .10 gauge and .09 gauge Elixir strings. This roundwound set is used by May exclusively, with a custom light gauge running from .009, .011, .016, .024, 032, 042. Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by InkedStrat, Jun 10, 2013. Due to this, a lot of unpacking had to be done, which affected the performance. Thanks for visiting. What strings should I buy, 10-46 or 11-50? In case of JDK 6 Compressed Strings, a major problem faced was that the String constructor accepted only char[] as an argument. There are two different reasons for this. Play whatever feels better. 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. 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. 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. That's just personal preference though. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Once you try Blue Steel strings youâll be hooked. The one big, big difference between a lot of different sets of strings is that some go 9, 12, 15 on the very top—that’s how ours go. Am I crazy or does this happen for other people? â Marvin Jan 1 '19 at 12:47 In most cases, when an array is used in an expression, it is converted to the address of its 1st element. So then you have to have some fret leveling done, or deal with a slightly higher action. I recently got a strat and I'm assuming fender ships with 9's. I am definitely still a beginner, but I went from 10's to 9's (only on the three thinner strings, but still) to 9.5's back to 10's. I heard the 9 string has 2 bass strings and the other strings are just like a 7 string. The heavier strings allow you to set up the guitar differently. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, GHS Strings is a major manufacturer of strings for electric & acoustic guitars, bass guitar, classical guitar, banjo, mandolin and much more. Obviously the super slinkys are smaller, but the difference is virtually nonexistant on an electric. 42 refers to the diameter in thousandths of an inch, so a 10 gauge string is 10/1000 or 1/100 inches in diameter. I merely want the pros and cons of thick strings and thin strings. both the 52RI and CIJ are 7.25 with small frets and I find 9s perfect on those. I have 9-42 on my 52RI and CIJ52 and 10-46 on my Squier CVC. Changing from 9's to 10's will definitely make a difference in the way the guitar plays: 1) your action will be higher due to the increased string tension, 2) the tremolo plate will pick up slightly from the body (same reason as #1), 3) you may experiance a buzz in your E and A strings simply because of the larger guage string. Ideally I want to put 9.5s my CVC. Its hard to slide on the first two strings on a set of 9's without fretting out unless you raise the action up alot. 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