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String gauge impacts your acoustic guitar’s tone and playability, in that there can be no doubt.
This week, we compare 10s, 11s, 12s, and 13s on the same guitar to reveal the nuances each gauge brings.We’ll explore:- tone differences: How each gauge affects brightness, warmth, and volume.- playability: the feel under your fingers and how it influences your playing style – and guitar health: understanding tension and its impact on your instrument.
Whether you’re a fingerstyle player or a strummer, finding the right string gauge is crucial.
Join us as we delve into the world of acoustic strings and help you make an informed choice.
Featured Strings: D’Addario XS 10s, 11s, 12s, and 13s.
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00:00 – Introduction: The Importance of String Gauge
00:20 – The Gauge MyTension Jam
02:08 – What We Doing Today mate?
02:53 – The journey to 12s
05:02 – Facts and Figures!
07:00 – The Sound of Strings – are 13s muddier?
09:20 – Let’s Talk Guitar Construction
11:00 – About String Construction
13:00 – Wrap Up
13:49 – AUDIO – Strumming LD70e 10s,11s,12,13s
15:45 – AUDIO – Fingerstyle LD70e 10s,11s,12,13s
17:12 – End Credits