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What is String Gauge?

Gauge is a unit of measure for the diameter of a guitar string, with a scale of one thousandth of an inch and can be found on the back of the original string's packaging.

String gauges are classified into:

• Super light (Extra light)
• Custom light
• Light (Light)
• Medium (Medium)
• Heavy (Heavy)

Of these ropes, special attention is needed and it is necessary to be experienced with heavy ropes. Because heavy strings can create a great deal of tension in the neck as well as in the horse. If a guitar is poorly designed or isn't meant for heavy strings, it can damage in the long run making it impossible to repair.

Most guitar players use super light to light, medium.

How to choose the right string size for your guitar?

What is your playing level?

If you are a beginner, lighter strings will be suitable for your learning process. But once calluses have formed on the fingertips (as mentioned in previous blog posts), you should increase the thickness of the wire.

Thinner wire

• (For beginners) easy to press and bend
• Sensitivity to a light touch

Thicker wire

• Bigger, Thicker Sound
• The tuning ability is more durable

Pay attention to the size of your guitar

While string size is more a matter of personal preference based on tone and feel, most manufacturers recommend choosing strings based on size. This is mainly due to the string tension acting on the guitar head. In general, the larger the size, the more tension it can withstand.

Lighter

• Creates lighter tension and is generally recommended for use on 0.00, 000, OM sized guitars and all mid-shaped guitars

Heavier

• Creates more tension and is generally recommended on D, Jumbo, Grand Jumbo guitars

What kind of music do you play?

Different techniques and playing styles affect different string thicknesses

Lighter

• Suitable for rock, folk, country, blues with light plucking technique
• It's easier to dance notes
• Can break easily if played hard

Heavier

• Suitable for bluegrass
• Suitable for rock, country, blues with strong plucking technique

What would you like to hear it sound like?

Do you want to play alone in your room or at big concerts?

Lighter

• Moderate volume

Heavier

• Large volume, thicker and more durable sound
• Suitable for group players

Experiment with wire thickness

If you find yourself suitable for strings with thinner thicknesses, choose packs labeled “light”. Or if you find the pain in your fingertips a challenge, or want to make it easier to bend notes, choose a custom ultra-thin or thin string.

If you find yourself suitable for thick strings, choose packs labeled “medium”.

One thing to keep in mind when choosing strings is this: make sure your guitar is set up for that type of string.

See more:

Genuine guitar strings

Guitar Accessories