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JunkII View Member Profile	Feb 2 2009, 12:39 PM
Feb 2 2009, 12:39 PM	GMC:er Posts: 10 Joined: 14-September 08 From: denmark	hey everybody i tried changing my strings from a regular 10 gauge to a 11 gauge, i like the extra thickness on the strings. is there i big differences between 11 and 12 gauge strings and what effect would if have if i changed to 12 gauge? don't know very much about it so i hope to find someone in here who can help any further information about string thickness is welcome! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Mandos View Member Profile	Feb 2 2009, 12:45 PM
Feb 2 2009, 12:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 509 Joined: 12-November 08 From: Stockholm, Sweden	A general rule is that thicker strings are harder to bend. You can usually buy hybrid packs where the first three strings are normal gauge and string four to six are thicker. You also use thicker strings to be able to detune your guitar. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- [color="#808080"]Guitars: Epiphone Les Paul Gothic with EMG 81 and 85, Crafter Acoustic, ESP LTD F-205

berko View Member Profile	Feb 2 2009, 01:45 PM
Feb 2 2009, 01:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.771 Joined: 2-April 08 From: Budapest, Hungary	Well, if you switch from like 10 to 11 or 11 to 12 even though you'll experience difference this 1 step in gauge is still easier to get used to. However switching from 10 to 12 is a BIG difference. In gauge 10 the B string is around 12 in thickness - now in gauge 12 you'll get this thickness on the high E! So it depends on what you're heading for. If you want to tune you axe 1 whole step down then i could advise even a 12 gauge string set. You can then try drop C from there. Other than that, 12 gauge strings really make soloing difficult (bend, vibrato) in regular tuning. But as Mandos said: if you buy a hybrid package like gauge 10-11 on the higher strings and 12 on the bass strings then I think you're alright. Be sure to adjust your bridge if you have a trem and set the truss rod in the neck if you do so! hope this helps You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- High speed, low drag Check out my YouTube channel HERE! Here you can find my MYSPACE

David Wallimann View Member Profile	Feb 2 2009, 02:03 PM
Feb 2 2009, 02:03 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.565 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Fort Collins, CO	Also make sure your guitar can handle it... I know that my Parker Nitefly can't take anything more that .10 for the high e-string... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- www.youtube.com/Wallimann www.davidwallimann.com

Toni Suominen View Member Profile	Feb 2 2009, 02:04 PM
Feb 2 2009, 02:04 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.038 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Rauma, Finland	If you are only playing in E standard tuning, I would suggest that you stick with the 0.11 gauge strings. But if you plan on detuning a lot then the 12 gauge set would be the way to go. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: -PRS Custom 22 -Edwards Les Paul -PodXT -Ibanez Acoustic Check out my lessons and my instructor profile! My Youtube channel My Last.FM

Fran View Member Profile	Feb 2 2009, 04:19 PM
Feb 2 2009, 04:19 PM	Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Posts: 8.451 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain	Also keep in mind that when changing string gauge you'll need to set-up your guitar, both intonation & bridge height and maybe even truss rod in some cases, to avoid fret buzz etc. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC

Wyldedime View Member Profile	Feb 2 2009, 04:41 PM
Feb 2 2009, 04:41 PM	GMC:er Posts: 4 Joined: 24-October 07 From: Norway	And you have to remember that with a hybrid set you get som uneven balance between the high E string and the low E. I`m using 010 to 052 on my Les Paul and it fits perfect to Metal, Hard rock and Rock, heavy riffs are really powerfull and palm muted powerchords blows you away. But to play some really nice clean fingerpicking tunes can be a bit harder to do since the bottom end of the E,A and D strings can easily overpower the other strings and make things a bit muddy. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

JunkII View Member Profile	Feb 3 2009, 01:33 PM
Feb 3 2009, 01:33 PM	GMC:er Posts: 10 Joined: 14-September 08 From: denmark	QUOTE (David Wallimann @ Feb 2 2009, 02:03 PM) Also make sure your guitar can handle it... I know that my Parker Nitefly can't take anything more that .10 for the high e-string... i got a fender customshop closet classic 1960 don't know if it can handle thicker strings, You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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