Should I get light or medium acoustic strings?

Should I get light or medium acoustic strings?

Body Style: A general rule of thumb is to string smaller-bodied acoustics with lighter gauges, larger bodied instruments with heavier gauges. A big dreadnought or jumbo will generally sound better with medium-gauge strings that take fuller advantage of their relatively larger sound chambers.

Should I use light strings on my acoustic guitar?

Typically, a lighter-gauge string will give you more sustain and a brighter tone than a heavier gauge of the same string. Because of their supple feel, lighter gauges are often preferred for fingerpicking, and can be easier on beginning guitarists who are developing their calluses.

Are Extra Light acoustic strings good?

Extra light strings while easier to play, will give you less volume and have a different feel than regular light or certainly medium gauge strings. They will be a little looser and floppier and finger picking may feel a little less controlled to some guitarist.

What’s the difference between light medium and heavy guitar strings?

Simply, light strings have slightly less tension than mediums, and heavy strings have slightly more tension. Specifically, the strings have more or less mass, to require a few pounds more or less tension to create the specific pitch desired, which makes the strings feel “tighter” or “looser.”

Do lighter strings sound brighter?

Shredders and those who want the lowest possible action often choose . 009 or even . 008 sets. Lighter-gauge strings tend to sound brighter, while heavier-gauge strings sound warmer.

Should I use light or medium guitar strings?

Light strings are easy to bend with good treble and suit short-scale guitars but are quiet and fragile. Heavy strings sustain longer with more low-end and suit larger guitars but are more difficult to play and may strain the guitar. Medium gauge strings fit somewhere in the middle.

What thickness acoustic guitar strings should I use?

12 gauge
Most acoustic guitars will come standard with 12 gauge strings. While 12’s are a great choice, you always have the option to go with a heavier string like 13’s or a lighter string such as 11’s.

Do I want light guitar strings?

What strings are easier to play for a beginner? The general rule of thumb is that lighter gauge strings are easier to press down and fret, and will not fatigue your fingers as quickly as heavier strings. If you play a steel-string acoustic, switching to light or ultra-light gauge will help.