Acoustic Guitar Standard String Gauge

Electric guitar string gauges electric guitar strings like acoustic guitar or electric bass strings are manufactured in a range of thicknesses or gauges.

Acoustic guitar standard string gauge.

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. That is why it s far better to compare the actual diameters of the strings. Acoustic guitar string set gauge designations. Acoustic guitar string gauge chart.

The following is a list of the standard string gauges included with each set of acoustic. It s measured in 1 1000th of an inch. In the image below you will also see light medium which is an additional string gauge that elixir produces. Don t bother memorizing the size of each string.

Most acoustic guitar string manufacturers identify the string gauges in a set using terms such as extra light or heavy while the exact gauges may vary slightly among manufacturers here are typical gauge ranges for acoustic and electric guitar string sets. Bending and fretting becomes much easier and faster with a lighter set but in my own experience you will have a tinnier tone that must be compensated for with your guitar and amp tone controls. Every acoustic guitar manufacturer is going to designate their string gauges in its own way. I only included the sizes for both e strings.

For example a 10 gauge string is 0 010 inches. Acoustic guitar string gauge designation. There is a legitimate physical aspect to the gauge of your strings that will affect how well you play. String gauges are usually referred to by the gauge of their lightest string.

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. Your options are extra light custom light light medium and heavy. Many acoustic guitars come equipped with light gauge acoustic guitar strings. And light strings for either can vary greatly between one manufacturer and another.

The thickness of an electric guitar string has a large influence on the playability and sound in addition to other factors like the string material. So here s how it works. It is going to vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer but here is the typical gauge range for acoustic guitar strings. 0 009 strings also called 9 strings or nines have a top string that is 0 009 inches across in diameter while 0 011 strings usually referred to as 11 strings or elevens incorporate a top string that s 0 011 inches in diameter.

Measured in 1 1000th s of an inch string gauges. Acoustic guitar string set gauges. Guitar string packs are usually referred to by their thinnest string e g. Strings are commonly made of stainless steel nickel cobalt or copper.

This is probably a good place to start if you are a heavy strummer and find yourself breaking strings often you may want to consider buying slightly heavier gauged strings.