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Location: Millville, NJ | I'm currently lovin' the feel of 11s....
Just wondering if anyone has taken the plunge to 10s...?
Thanks!
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Location: enid, ok | Yes, but I play electrics, so that probably doesn't count. |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Easy on the fingers, lousey for tone. |
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Location: Tennessee | I like 10's on my EA68 Viper, but that doesn't really count I think. Same thing applies to my 1271 Viper. But that said, I think 10's are OK if you are primarily recording or playing plugged in and using the preamp to do so. But everything always is in the ear of the beholder ... so try them out and see what YOU think. I'd be interested to hear, and if you like them that's all that matters. But as Alison said, you'll (generally) lose some tone and volume in a strictly acoustic setting with the 10s. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I use 10's as well, but as maxdaddy added... I play more electric. |
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Location: Texas | I use 10's on all my guitars, including the Ovations.
Nickel sets. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I started out with 10's then went to 11's, then 12's then 13's on some guitars. I still use 11's on my 00 Martin and 10's on the 12 strings. It really depends on the guitar and how it feels and sounds. My parlor has 11's on it and sounds great. My CEO has 13's on it and sounds and plays angelical. |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | 10- 47 on the 1618 .. which is a 12 stringer.
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Location: Ohio | 10's on my Matrix 12 before I sold it Sniffff
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Location: Utica, NY | The 1778LX that I had for a short time came with 12's and I immediately put EXP 10's on it. It played much more 'electric' like but IMO the sound quality really suffered. Not the depth, volume or quality of sound of the 12's.
I now have Elixir 12's on my 2077LX and they play very nice without the finger-wrecking 'tension' that I have experienced with other similarly gauged acoustic strings. I can't see myself needing 10's again. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | I use 10s n my thunderbolt |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | I use 10s on my 1680. Tried 13s, 12s, and 11s - they just didn't seem right for it. Then tried 10s and something magical happended.
One of these days I'll stick 9s on there, a la Adrian Legg!
11s on everything else. |
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Location: Michigan | 10s on my 12...sort of, and 11s on my 1767. I tried 10s on the legend and it seemed a bit too hollow. 12s were good but really not any better to my ear than the 11s. Never tried 13s although I have been considering setting up tuned down a half step just because it is easier to sing for me. If I did that I might try 13s. I use 10s on my old Rokkommann because the bridge is pulling up a bit and the soundhole is also sinking. I actually tried 11s and did not like them as much so I guess every axe has its preference. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | I used 10s for a while, but have been converting back to 12s for the past few years. This is one of the downsides of having more than a few guitars. Decide to change out the strings and you've got a year long project on your hands. |
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Location: NW of Philadelphia | I have 10s on my Celebrity and my Elite-T. I think I have 9s on my 12 string, I know... I'm a wimp. |
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Location: PA | I have an Ovation 1868 Elite which I bought new in 1989. I used 10's on it for years (I have no idea why) until I tried 11's, and I kicked myself for not switching sooner. It's largely a personal preference thing, but as a general rule I wouldn't put 10's on an acoustic. They don't have enough mass/tension to properly 'drive' the guitar. Just my opinion. I'll be trying 12's soon, which will be another adjustment for me.
My general rule of thumb is, play the heaviest strings you can tolerate. |
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Location: SoCal | 12's or 13's depending on the guitar. Only wimps from Texas use 10's..... |
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Location: Texas | :rolleyes: :p :cool: |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by gravydb:
My general rule of thumb is, play the heaviest strings you can tolerate. Yup. Even more tho' --- don't be a wimp. You'll get more out of the guitar..... |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Does the use of heavier strings increase tension on the top that could affect the bridge? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by bvince:
Does the use of heavier strings increase tension on the top that could affect the bridge? Mediums are no problem. I've pretty much settled on using mediums on all my large body guitars and lights on the small bodies. |
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Location: Texas | String gauge is as personal as choosing the right guitar model for you.
Experiment and try as many gauges as you can and choose the one that feels the best and the one you like on your guitar.
And do not worry about what anyone else says, what matters is what you like.
Specially, who cares about the opinion of someone called Muddy Pie....................................................................................wimp!
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Anyone use 10's on their Ovations???
