Light Guitar Strings vs. Heavier Medium Guitar Strings
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.
Bob, Gman ( o )==#