Strings that are EASY on the fingers

[s2y]

Originally Posted by wguitar

Yes to setup question.

Tell us more about the setup in terms of string height at the 12th fret.

Is this a lack of callus issue or joint pain?

[Bushleague]

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

I find Elixir HD Lights (phosphor bronze) work GREAT for what it do.

Much easier than most others on the fingertips, and string squeak is greatly diminished. And the long life is most welcome as I don’t enjoy changing strings.

The medium high strings offer a bit more resistance for slide, so avoid fret bonk.

You can also just tune any strings down a half step, or even a whole step.

Much easier on the fretting hand and wrist.

Good luck and happy picking

Paul

I find Elixers are nice on the hands, so long as you dont like bending too much. I use bends/vibrato alot and because Elixers are so slippery I need to grip them really tight, resulting in more hand fatigue and finger abuse. All said and done I find EB Earthwood PB's to be about as playble as anything else I've tried, unfortunately I've come to prefer the sound of the 80/20's, which arent as nice.