What are the best type of guitar strings?

Question

Which type of guitar strings last the longest and produce the best sound? And does it differ between acoustic and electric guitars?

Answer 1

Phosphor bronze strings for the accoustic guitar in gauges .011 through .052. These strings last forever and have a very bright, clear tone.

Answer 2

I've been using Dean Markley strings for over 30 years.When I first started I used sets starting with a .008 E string.After a time I found them to be too light.I use an .009 E now and while the difference seems small,it does make a difference to me.I have one guitar that has a Bigsby tailpiece that I use a .010 E string on.They don't seem to go out of tune as easy as a lighter string.

Answer 3

Yes, electric & acoustic strings do differ. They'll say so on the packs. Don't put electric string on an acoustic or vice versa.

AS for brand, y'know, if you ask 10 different guitarists, you'll probably get 20 diff' answers.

Just try any of the long time well-known names like, D'Addario, Ernie Ball, Martin, Gibson,

Answer 4

For an electric you should use Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys. If you are new to the guitar you may preffer to use a smaller string like the Super SLinky. For acoustic you should use Ernie Ball Earthwood strings in medium.
An acoustic guitar would sound like crap with electric strings. It would be quiet too. However it would be easier to play.

Answer 5

u can put electric strings on an acoustic, they are exactly the same, electric just picks up the sounds and loudens them, i usually go with not too expensive ones i dont know which one ur music shop carries, go with fenders or a more generic brand, any strings will do, it really depends on whose playing them!