Members georgestrings Posted March 4, 2007 Members Share Posted March 4, 2007 I guess where this point is most helpful is the fact that different stings of the same gauge will have differing tensions. If you want tighter strings, you don't necessarily have to go to higher gauge. True - although I don't know that the difference in tension from brand to brand is usually enough to offset "floppyness" from tuning down without a guage change... atleast if you're staying with the same type of string - rounds, flats, etc... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted March 4, 2007 Members Share Posted March 4, 2007 Heavier gauges generally sound better, lighter gauges are generally easier to play, especially if you like bending. I prefer heavier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted March 4, 2007 Members Share Posted March 4, 2007 Heavier gauges generally sound better, lighter gauges are generally easier to play, especially if you like bending. I prefer heavier. Me too - I don't see myself ever playing anything lighter than .045-.105 at a minimum, and use either a .110, .111, or even a .115 for my drop stuff... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueyedmule Posted March 4, 2007 Members Share Posted March 4, 2007 Rotosound has an interesting set of Billy Sheehan sig. strings that run I believe .115-.043. G string is a little lighter for bending, E heavier for drop-tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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