2007-02-19 15:08:38 · 4 answers · asked by sjsuismylife 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Yes, you'll find that it is tougher to move the strings when you play but you'll get a better sound. Rock on!
2007-02-19 15:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by oldyogi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends, Hendrix used 9's SRV used like 12 or 13's I believe. When I owned a strat I put on 11's. I wanted a thicker tone. The higher the gauge the thicker the tone but the harder to bend.
2007-02-19 15:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you play rock probably not the light gauge strings are easy-er to stretch. For blues you probably should you will get a bit more cut threw the mix. For best sound the heaver the better, but they will cause hand cramps and finger soreness. Also if you change string gauges you really should reset the guitar for that guage. I would recommend you try all the guages it really makes a difference, and find the guage that suits you. Good luck
2007-02-19 15:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by William T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10 sounds good on mine, for Stones/Skynyrd/Clapton type stuff. Nickel wounds sound wirier, and bring out the Fenderness of the guitar more.
2007-02-19 15:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by cdrotherham 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋