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Originally Posted by generalliamsayn
I learned that you just gotta experiment with gauges, alloys, etc. - every guitar is unique.
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I agree but I think as a group acoustic guitars are more individualistic than electric guitars, especially solid-body electrics. And their uniqueness appeals to me. So it's different strokes for different individuals.
and for the bass ... as others have said you can fine-tune your strings by working with other gauges and maybe even materials. I really like to use the so-called bluegrass gauge that more or less combines the thicker strings of a medium-gauge with the thinner strings of a light gauge. That allows me to plunk the E and A for those bass runs and gives me a little more freedom on the other strings to try to match the breakneck speed of those leads.
Another thought ... and that is just what it is ... could you not mix the bridge pins and put on a pin on the lower strings that will slightly accentuate the bass? For example, going the other way, I've tried brass pins and I thought they really added to the treble but I didn't like the effect on my bass strings so maybe a mix would help there.