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Choosing Electric Guitar Strings

There are wide range of guitar strings are available and with different terms like nickel, roundwound, coated, gauge, light, medium, skinny top etc there is plenty to confuse the uninitiated. Here we have given some simple advice for the beginner to efficiently choose the new guitar strings

Buy ‘Nickel' strings for electric guitar:

These are the basic, cheapest silver-colored strings. Don't be tempted to use gold coloured Phosphor-Bronze strings on your electric guitar, as these are for acoustic guitars only and won't work with your electric guitar pickups. Stainless steel or coated strings are not needed for you, but if you chose these more expensive options they shouldn't cause any problems.

Buy "Roundwound" strings:

This is the most common strings around, and see the cross-sectional shape of the thin wire that is wound around an inner core on all but the two or three thinnest strings. As roundwound strings are the most common and the cheapest one, if it doesn't say flatwound, pressurewound, tapewound etc you can be pretty sure they are roundwound strings, which are generally the best choice for the beginner.

If you mostly play rhythm guitar, then better select "10 gauge":

Popular examples for Rhythm guitars are Ernie Ball Regular Slinky or Rotosound Yellows, but the main thing is to look for "10 gauge". Because the thinnest string (the high E) is 10 thousandths of an inch thick. It is very useful for the beginners, those who are playing rhythm guitar.

If you mostly play lead guitar, then choose "9 gauge":

Some of the examples for lead guitars are Ernie Ball Super Slinky or Rotosound Pinks, but the main thing is to look for "9 gauge". Because the thinnest string (the high E) is 9 thousandths of an inch thick and it is best for beginners playing lead guitar as the strings bend more easily.

If you have broken one string, then change all of your strings at once:

You can feel brighter guitar sounds with new strings and by changing them all you can be sure that you have a compatible set. Never re-use old strings unless you are really desperate! Treat guitar strings as a consumable commodity that will need regular replacement throughout the life of your guitar and always keep a spare set in your guitar case for a quick change when needed.

Buy a string winder, if you can:

This simple plastic device can fit over the tuning knobs of your guitar and make changing your strings much, much easier. Basic string winders are inexpensive, and sophisticated versions include a cutter for trimming the ends of the strings neatly.

The most important thing to be noticed for beginners is gauge – use 9 or 10 gauge as described above and don't be tempted to go for Extra Light or Heavy strings until you have mastered the basics of electric guitar playing. Efficient way to find the perfect electric guitar strings is to experiment. Try different manufacturers and check how they sound, play, and hold up.

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