Question:
I've been playing about 6-7 months, and just switched over to light strings as an
experiment. I was using heavier strings.
I was wondering if my perceptions are right.
Light strings = less volume, duller tone, easier to press down, more buzzing when trying
to get more volume.
Heavier gauge = more volume, clearer tone, harder to play, less buzzing.
Does this seem right to you? What types of strings do you prefer?
Answer:
It sounds like you have it right. Also heavier strings wear longer than light strings.
I like Martin medium gauge strings because I like to do a lot of alternative lower tunings
and I strum hard sometimes. Light strings buzz too much for me. It depends a lot on how your
guitar it set up and adjusted also. Other guitarists hate mediums and will only use light
gauge. I guess you just have to decide for yourself.
NOTE: Be careful about using heavier strings on guitars with scalloped bracing.
See my Tip 42 for further information on the subject.
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