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Heavy gauge strings

Unread post by mattahews » Sat May 31, 2003 6:20 am

Hey all, I've been wondering what the benefites of heavy gauge strings are on an electric. Anybody have info on this?
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Unread post by Pickles » Sat May 31, 2003 6:22 am

on electrics? just a lower tone. more sustain maybe.
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Unread post by firedancer86 » Sat May 31, 2003 6:29 am

ask some SRV fans...I can't stand them...maybe add extra stress on the neck...
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Unread post by Pickles » Sat May 31, 2003 6:30 am

me neither. however id use mediums on my 12 string or any acoustic i had... just to try them out.
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Unread post by pennywisetheclown » Sat May 31, 2003 9:57 am

the main reason for using heavier gauge strings is for downtuning... keeps the strings from being all loose. theyre also good if you want a darker tone for jazz or whatnot.
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Unread post by firedancer86 » Sat May 31, 2003 10:02 am

pennywisetheclown wrote:the main reason for using heavier gauge strings is for downtuning... keeps the strings from being all loose. theyre also good if you want a darker tone for jazz or whatnot.
yeah...you dont want to drop too low with lights...good point
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Unread post by Pickles » Sat May 31, 2003 10:03 am

heavys do have an advantage though.. build finger strength. :)
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Unread post by grock » Sun Jun 01, 2003 2:55 pm

shane wrote:heavys do have an advantage though.. build finger strength. :)
they also vibrate more, and maintain sustain longer.
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