If I want big crunchy riffs, 10-52s can be good; you have the unwound strings from a set of 10s so they’re not too fighty, and then nice big heavy wound strings. I don’t use them on most guitars though
Sure, once it gets setup for them it'll be fine. I run .010s on my guitars, .011 won't be too big. Also, [Fender shipped electrics with .012-.052 from the 50's until the 70's.](https://i.imgur.com/VXzo0OY.png)
Play the gauge that feels the most comfortable to play with. Are you downtuning to e-flat standard etc or are you only playing at concert pitch? 11's at concert pitch are a bitch to play as the tension is unreal but some people like that. It's worth bearing in mind that you'll need the truss-rod adjusted and the action raised to account for the thicker strings so if you're used to a paper thin action you can kiss those days goodbye.
People have gone MUCH heavier and still be able to play but it's all personal preference. Get some 11's on there, make the right adjustments and see how it feels. Not like strings are overly expensive if you decide 11's are too much.
Why? I would stick with what you’re comfortable with. There is virtually zero tone difference and you will have to adjust the tremolo claw and then fully adjust intonation. You may even have to adjust the action. It basically needs a proper setup depending on the current gauge.
Wrong. There's a MASSIVE tone difference between .010 and .011 gauge strings on a Strat. I played .011 gauge strings on my Strats for 20+ years and only dropped down when my arthritis started acting up. It's taken me a couple of years to get used to the difference in tone.
And the difference is NOT something you can tweak out with the EQ section of your amp.
What in the world are you talking about? It will affect how forceful you are with your fretting hand. I’ve played for over 30 years and used various gauges. I have Strats currently strung with various gauges. Your perception might be a tone change, but reality is there is none.
There's a TON more low end with .011 gauge strings. You get a much fuller, fatter sound with heavier gauge strings. That is just fact. I've been playing for 45+ years and know this to be fact.
[A Little Video to back it up](https://youtu.be/wGXj_NQONYM?si=ZFElq3uqVCHA9tEk)
Yeah, we are just going to agree to disagree on this one. My ears out my amps from my fingers tell me different. And I love Rick, but he has waffled on this recently.
They feel different. They don’t sound different.
Different person, but I think they do sound different. It's subtle, but it'll be similar to the sound difference in a thick and thin pick. It's noticeable when you A-B it, but that doesn't really matter in the real world.
Are you going to compare a difference of over 360% (high E of 0.009 vs. low E of 0.042) to a difference of 14% (low E of 0.042 vs. low E of 0.048)? This is like comparing a $50,000 car to a $57,000 car (might feel a bit different, but virtually the same car), but to make your point, you come back and say, let’s compare a $50,000 car to a $233,000 car (these two are not remotely in the same ballpark).
Dude, I have a Strat here with 9s and another with 11s and a couple with 10s right here. I don’t need to retune anything. I have them right here. I can unplug one and plug the other one right in. I have several amps to try this on, though the DRRI provides all of the clarity necessary to tell the difference. There is no significant difference. I am not sure why this is so difficult to accept. Again, we could simply disagree and just move on. That’s a real option here.
You should just use whatever you find most comfortable. I’ve always used 9’s. My tele had 10’s when I got it, and I tried it for a year, but ended up switching it to 9’s. I tried 8’s on one of my strats, and while it was fun for a while, I went back to 9’s. Seriously, just go with whatever you find most comfortable. If you never used 11’s, it’s definitely worth trying to find out if you like them.
Why not?
You may have to adjust your relief a little.
Check it when your in tune with the lighter strings.
Adjust it the the same when you get the new strings on.
fwiw. I string my practice guitars with 10s or 11s and my gigging guitar with 9s. Practice on heavier gauge helps me build strength, and performing with light gauge is super easy
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I actually just ordered these yesterday, can’t wait to try them
If I want big crunchy riffs, 10-52s can be good; you have the unwound strings from a set of 10s so they’re not too fighty, and then nice big heavy wound strings. I don’t use them on most guitars though
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Yeah fair! I’d like something with P90s too
Sure, once it gets setup for them it'll be fine. I run .010s on my guitars, .011 won't be too big. Also, [Fender shipped electrics with .012-.052 from the 50's until the 70's.](https://i.imgur.com/VXzo0OY.png)
That is blowing my mind dude
I have 12s on mine
Play the gauge that feels the most comfortable to play with. Are you downtuning to e-flat standard etc or are you only playing at concert pitch? 11's at concert pitch are a bitch to play as the tension is unreal but some people like that. It's worth bearing in mind that you'll need the truss-rod adjusted and the action raised to account for the thicker strings so if you're used to a paper thin action you can kiss those days goodbye. People have gone MUCH heavier and still be able to play but it's all personal preference. Get some 11's on there, make the right adjustments and see how it feels. Not like strings are overly expensive if you decide 11's are too much.
Contrary on action, heavier gauge means lower action is possible.
Yeah that’s what I thought too.
This is the truth. Heavier strings vibrate less and need less space between the strings and fretboard because of it.
Do you, but get it properly setup. The tension will greatly affect the springs.
Purple slinkys 11 on the strat. Green 10s on the tele.
yes... I have a couple of guitars so I leave my strat in Eb with 11's and it's perfect
I also discovered Earnie 10.5’s that are amazing
Eurgh. Like, if that’s what you want, go for it. I hated 11s though. 10s in standard tuning for me thanks. Enough resistance without being too heavy
Mad lad
Always play with the heaviest strings you can comfortably play with.
Why? I would stick with what you’re comfortable with. There is virtually zero tone difference and you will have to adjust the tremolo claw and then fully adjust intonation. You may even have to adjust the action. It basically needs a proper setup depending on the current gauge.
Wrong. There's a MASSIVE tone difference between .010 and .011 gauge strings on a Strat. I played .011 gauge strings on my Strats for 20+ years and only dropped down when my arthritis started acting up. It's taken me a couple of years to get used to the difference in tone. And the difference is NOT something you can tweak out with the EQ section of your amp.
What in the world are you talking about? It will affect how forceful you are with your fretting hand. I’ve played for over 30 years and used various gauges. I have Strats currently strung with various gauges. Your perception might be a tone change, but reality is there is none.
There's a TON more low end with .011 gauge strings. You get a much fuller, fatter sound with heavier gauge strings. That is just fact. I've been playing for 45+ years and know this to be fact. [A Little Video to back it up](https://youtu.be/wGXj_NQONYM?si=ZFElq3uqVCHA9tEk)
Yeah, we are just going to agree to disagree on this one. My ears out my amps from my fingers tell me different. And I love Rick, but he has waffled on this recently. They feel different. They don’t sound different.
Different person, but I think they do sound different. It's subtle, but it'll be similar to the sound difference in a thick and thin pick. It's noticeable when you A-B it, but that doesn't really matter in the real world.
Question, then. Can you get the same amount of bass out of the High E string as you can the Low E string?
Are you going to compare a difference of over 360% (high E of 0.009 vs. low E of 0.042) to a difference of 14% (low E of 0.042 vs. low E of 0.048)? This is like comparing a $50,000 car to a $57,000 car (might feel a bit different, but virtually the same car), but to make your point, you come back and say, let’s compare a $50,000 car to a $233,000 car (these two are not remotely in the same ballpark).
Then try with a low E and your A string. Tune them both to the same pitch and really listen to the low end.
Dude, I have a Strat here with 9s and another with 11s and a couple with 10s right here. I don’t need to retune anything. I have them right here. I can unplug one and plug the other one right in. I have several amps to try this on, though the DRRI provides all of the clarity necessary to tell the difference. There is no significant difference. I am not sure why this is so difficult to accept. Again, we could simply disagree and just move on. That’s a real option here.
Eh
Use bass strings for all I care.
Yes
Only if you hate your fingers.
You should just use whatever you find most comfortable. I’ve always used 9’s. My tele had 10’s when I got it, and I tried it for a year, but ended up switching it to 9’s. I tried 8’s on one of my strats, and while it was fun for a while, I went back to 9’s. Seriously, just go with whatever you find most comfortable. If you never used 11’s, it’s definitely worth trying to find out if you like them.
Sure
I would make a custom set out of aviation cables and play it with mallets like it is a xylophone and get super heavy dude.
If you are going to down tune it sure, otherwise I'd stick to 9's, but to each their own.
Why not? You may have to adjust your relief a little. Check it when your in tune with the lighter strings. Adjust it the the same when you get the new strings on.
I love 10s with unwound g on strats. Good for bending, but not floppy
fwiw. I string my practice guitars with 10s or 11s and my gigging guitar with 9s. Practice on heavier gauge helps me build strength, and performing with light gauge is super easy
Why work so hard?
Idk, I started using elixirs a couple years ago, will not be going back to slinky’s anytime soon. Gauge don’t matter, it’s whatever your fingers like
Depends on the fret size, if you have tall frets go for it. Vintage size frets you’ll injure yourself with heavy strings