What's a good guage electric guitar string to use to get both a good sound for guitar solo's and metal tunes?

Question

I wanna get like a Randy Rhoads... Zakk Wylde type deal goin' on by having the ability so solo, but still be able to rock a narly metal riff too. So what's an appropriate guitar guage string.... and do u guy's think that Earnie Ball's are good???? THANX!!

Answer 1

Depends on your level of finger experience. I've always had good results with medium to heavier guage Ernie Ball's, but I'd stay away from the lighter guages, unless you are a beginner who can't finger notes with the heavier guages. You just can't get a good solid sound with the lighter (and I include medium light in that assessment) guage strings. Dean Markleys are another brand I have had good results with.

Answer 2

d'daddario medium gauge electric guitar strings