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Got a new guitar recently. Question on strings size and coated/not coated
Posted on 4/20/20 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 4/20/20 at 1:41 pm
I started trying to learn again early this year. I had a cheap Squier guitar and it is OK but didn't love it. I looked on Reverb for quite a while and kept talking myself out of it. When I saw this one I had to have it...
2000 Epiphone (Korean made) with some Seymour Duncan Slash pickups. It sounds and plays so much better than my cheap one and it makes it a lot easier to want to practice each day. The biggest difference has been lower action so it doesn't hurt as much to play.
The strings are lighter guage on this one and I am going to stick with lighter strings also. I've heard lots of opinions on not going too far down but am leaning towards 8's or 9's.
Also, coated or not coated? I know there is a benefit to the strings lasting a little longer but figured I would ask for some input on what strings you use and why...
2000 Epiphone (Korean made) with some Seymour Duncan Slash pickups. It sounds and plays so much better than my cheap one and it makes it a lot easier to want to practice each day. The biggest difference has been lower action so it doesn't hurt as much to play.
The strings are lighter guage on this one and I am going to stick with lighter strings also. I've heard lots of opinions on not going too far down but am leaning towards 8's or 9's.
Also, coated or not coated? I know there is a benefit to the strings lasting a little longer but figured I would ask for some input on what strings you use and why...
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Posted on 4/20/20 at 2:11 pm to cdew
I use 10’s on my LP, but I’ve used 9’s in the past. 10’s are my favorite for rhythm guitar stuff. They’re the right balance of easy to fret and full sound. Lighter gage strings feel easier to play and have a brighter sound. If I were doing more lead work, I’d probably go back to 9’s.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 5:25 pm to cdew
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coated or not coated
Is this a newer innovation? Like in the last 20 years? Not an option I've ever actually considered although I've been playing the same strings (GHS Boomers) for a long time without much thought of changing. As to gauge since you are relearning I'd suggest 9s. You will get used to them if you keep the practice up.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 5:56 pm to cdew
Go as light as possible. I think it was BB King who said, “why you want to work so hard?”
This post was edited on 4/20/20 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:12 pm to cdew
coated for acoustic, non-coated for electric.
since you are just getting back to playing, use lighter strings for now.
If that Squier is a telecaster, it only takes a little bit of work to make that a decent guitar.
adjust the action and upgrade the electronics.
since you are just getting back to playing, use lighter strings for now.
If that Squier is a telecaster, it only takes a little bit of work to make that a decent guitar.
adjust the action and upgrade the electronics.
This post was edited on 4/21/20 at 10:00 am
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:23 pm to cdew
You might find this video on string gauge interesting and informative. Rick Beato
Posted on 4/20/20 at 11:38 pm to cdew
Usually stay out of electric guitar threads.
However
I've always heard it's up to the guitar and you have to listen to it (for what's best). With acoustics it can make all the difference in the world. Making you go from not wanting to pick it up, to not wanting to set it down. I'd say try different one's for size and different brands next, followed by maybe even metal mixes. It's one of the cheapest things you'll buy to find your sound... next to what pick to use.
However
I've always heard it's up to the guitar and you have to listen to it (for what's best). With acoustics it can make all the difference in the world. Making you go from not wanting to pick it up, to not wanting to set it down. I'd say try different one's for size and different brands next, followed by maybe even metal mixes. It's one of the cheapest things you'll buy to find your sound... next to what pick to use.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 8:14 am to cdew
I have 9's on my 24-inch scale electric, and 13 on my baritones. The 13's are cool as hell, but you need the extended scale guitar to really maximize them. Regardless, get the 8's or the 9's.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 8:47 am to cdew
Elixir nano/poly-web extra lights. Fast fret. Melt faces.
Posted on 4/21/20 at 1:01 pm to cdew
Recently I've played 11s on 7 strings (and a .68) I usually use EMG 81/85. I change strings every few days so coated or non coated doesnt really matter to me..and never has tbh. But..others may disagree
(Sometimes I'm using .012, .016, .020, .034, .046, .060, .074)
If you plan on recording, change your strings often. That cant be stressed enough.
(Sometimes I'm using .012, .016, .020, .034, .046, .060, .074)
If you plan on recording, change your strings often. That cant be stressed enough.
This post was edited on 4/21/20 at 1:22 pm
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