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Originally Posted by Kamurah
I stripped off the 13's from my Sable almost immediately...was like playing with steel cables...was killing my fingers. Currently, I am using the Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze - .012-.053 and I am completely satisfied with the tone and playability.
I have a buddy who plays with extra light strings on his acoustics...I think 10's and he thinks my 12's are horrendous.
I guess the lesson is...use whatever works for you. The great thing about the Sable is you don't have to worry about a new setup if you want to try out different gauges.  |
Lots of crossover jazz musicians use 10s. I've found 11s to be surprisingly good on some guitars but still wouldn't be my go-to. I guess it is all guitar specific as well. I would use 11s or 10s on a larger chamber guitar but would not go lighter than lights on a parlor or short scale. They just don't drive the top, at least that has been my experience.
But full on 13s on any guitar? Not for me, not unless they are Sunbeams or GHS Thin Core
