How do I find the guitar strings that are right for me?!
Question: There is trial and error involved in choosing the strings in general, but the gauge is something that you can't do a hit or miss on.
For electric, for gauge, I use the normal, 010. Gauge is all about how the string sounds and how easily it can be played. Light gauge strings are easy to play but break easily and produce a weak sound (and that's not what you want right?) Heavier gauge strings are just the opposite. And the normal gauge is in the middle.
Answers: There is trial and error involved in choosing the strings in general, but the gauge is something that you can't do a hit or miss on.
For electric, for gauge, I use the normal, 010. Gauge is all about how the string sounds and how easily it can be played. Light gauge strings are easy to play but break easily and produce a weak sound (and that's not what you want right?) Heavier gauge strings are just the opposite. And the normal gauge is in the middle.
IT just comes to you man the one you like is the one you should have
Trial and error- find the ones that sound best to you. The gauge is something else though- go for the feel. balance the two and you'll have it.
You'll know when you find them. Just ask your fellow musicians what they use and give them a try until you find that perfect brand :)...It's like magic!!!
That's how I fell in love with Elixir's; at least for my acoustic.
honestly for acoustic elixor are the best strings ive ever used. ive been playing for over 10 years now and a few years back i switched to elixor and havent changed back since. i use earnie ball for my electic guitars but im not sure they're the best.
its all about trail and error
you have to find your fav. on your own.
Trial & Error, as well as the style of music you normally play. A lot of jazz and blues players use a higher guage of string (.10 or .11 range) because of the tonal qualities. Personally, I play rock and metal and prefer a thinner string to bust out on, makes movement easier for the fingers, bending as well. Check out a set of 9 1/2's, play on em for a while, then decide if you would like a thicker string or maybe a little bit thinner, and experiment accordingly.
9's and 10's pretty much are the standard for electric. i even use them on my acoustic. I get 3 sets at guitar center for $11 cheap enough to experiment.
You'll just need to keep trying different string sets. Try everything - light gauge, medium gauge, heavy gauge, even combinations of different gauges (e.g. heavy gauge for the E and A, medium or light gauge for D, G, B and E). You'll know you have the right set when it feels good under your fingers and sounds good to your ears.