In this episode of gear tips , Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Barrett Brooks answers questions and provides some insight on string gauge for acoustic guitars. Most acoustic guitars will come standard with 12 gauge strings. These types of guitars are usually larger and that means they are able to support the extra tension that the 13 gauge string causes. This extra tension helps drive the top to provide a larger body of tone.
Typically, these strings are used by bluegrass players who are heavy flat pickers. If you can handle the extra resistance from the strings, then you can expect a bigger and louder sound from your guitar. All Elixir Strings are Roundwound for comfort and natural sparkle. Our acoustic range has a choice of two polymer coatings.
Both offer the same extended tone life, reduced finger squeak and enhanced playability that players have come to expect from Elixir Strings. Coating choice is a personal preference; try both and decide which suits you best. Acoustic guitarists often play without the 'coloring' of amps and pedals, so it is important to love the raw tone of your chosen guitar strings.
The metal alloy used in the construction of an acoustic guitar string is fundamental to its tone. The most common are:. This creates a more natural feel for the player and makes the strings last longer. Again, I suggest trying them out to see which set works and feels best to you. At the end of the day, playing the guitar is all about experimentation. Experiment with a wide variety of different strings until you find your "brand" or the set that you feel most comfortable with.
Who knows, you might decide that it takes a mixture of different sets to get your ideal sound, or you could find the perfect gauge and brand the first time.
Enjoy the journey and remember, you can always change them around - you're never locked into one style. Check out the complete range of acoustic guitar strings at the Dawsons website. Whether you are just starting out on your musical journey or have significant playing experience under your belt, we want to encourage and inspire everyone to take positive action with their instrument aspirations. If you have always fancied playing an instrument, getting into DJing, or advancing your knowledge on your chosen instrument, we have everything covered from instrument packs and accessories to blogs and instructional videos that provide everything needed to level up!
Registered in England. Company registration number VAT no. By using the Dawsons website you agree to our use of cookies to improve your experience and our services Close. You might be interested in However, acoustic guitar strings generally come at a modest price, so if uncoated strings feel right for you, they're definitely worth the extra regular investment. These strings feature nickel-plated phosphor bronze, wrapped around a steel core. Nickel bronze strings are more commonly used for electric guitar strings, but they do a superb job of accentuating the mid-range frequencies of an acoustic guitar.
This makes them perfect for full-band situations where the guitar needs to sit nicely in the mix as a whole. Eric Clapton inevitably springs to mind when you think of the best guitar players of all time. While for most players earning a signature guitar would be an achievement, Eric has reached that special status where he actually has a set of signature strings bearing his name. The Martin Clapton's Choice acoustic guitar strings are phosphor bronze in their make-up, and are impressive in their consistency.
Whereas 'bright' strings can sound dead and dull after a while, these maintain a steady level of clarity for longer than expected. If they're good enough for Clapton, they're probably good enough for you, too. The unwound strings enjoy a unique polymer treatment so that all six strings sound fresher for longer, giving a really nice, balanced sound. Despite the tonal benefits of using uncoated strings, there are situations where using coated strings may be prudent.
Changes in humidity can have a huge impact on string life, tuning stability and tone. Additionally, if the guitar is being used by different players, the strings' lives can be shortened. By coating the strings in their patented 'Dura-tone' micro-treatment, Fender claims they can last up to five times longer than regular, untreated strings.
These coated strings could be a worthwhile investment if you're a sweaty player, or just hate changing your strings. Another entry from the king of strings now. The Ernie Ball Earthwood series is carving itself a nice niche through offering the warmth and clarity you'd expect from a set of phosphor bronze strings.
They have a more balanced tone than you might expect, with treble and bass frequencies nicely tuned with one another - perfect for solo performances or just about anything else you can think of. The list of professionals who use these strings is indicative of their capability; John Mayer, Paul McCartney and Brad Paisley all swear by Earthwoods, which gives you confidence they'll be great for mere mortals too.
Elixir knows a thing or two about coating strings, and has developed a patented coating which the company claims offers the same protection as regular polymer coatings, but without the tonal drawbacks.
In our experience, this is certainly true. These strings last longer than uncoated strings do, yet at no point will make you feel like you're compromising tone in order to achieve this durability. A noticeable reduction in the dreaded 'finger squeak' was also noticed, making these a highly playable, great sounding string. When the company produces acoustic guitars as legendary as the J and Hummingbird, it's only right that Gibson also has a range of strings that live up to that same reputation.
The Gibson Acoustic Strings do just that.
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