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About Electric Guitar Strings
One of the most important things about electric guitars is, of course, the strings. Without the strings, your guitar would be little more than pieces of wood and metal.
The most important thing to pay attention to when choosing new electric guitar strings for your guitar is the string gauge. The string gauge refers to the thickness of the strings.
Types of Electric Guitar Strings
Common string gauges include medium, light, and super light gauges. On most of the packages, you'll notice some numbers displayed that point out the gauge, such as 9's (super lights: 0.009 inches), 10's (lights: 0.010 inches), and 11's (mediums: 0.011 inches). These numbers refer to the thickness of the high E string, which is the thinnest string of the set. We also carry lighter and heavier gauges, which are less popular, but those of you shopping for them know the magic they can do for your guitar.
Heavy-gauge strings
Remember that heavier-gauge strings create more tension (and sound). That being said, the high tension (medium and heavy gauges) of the electric guitar strings will benefit you rock and metal players tuning down your guitars to Drop D or even Drop C. You need that extra thickness and tension, but with enough accessibility to let you rock the solos where your legato runs and bends show up. Heavier electric guitar strings are also great for tuning stability, short-scale guitars, and anyone who's a rhythm player.
Light-gauge strings
Lighter electric guitar strings, on the other hand, work best for guitarists who love to bend, lead, or play fast. They're also better for guitars with long scale lengths. Light-gauge strings require less pressure, so they're often recommended for beginners.
Hybrid sets
We also carry light top, heavy bottom electric guitar string sets. In these sets, the highest three strings are light gauge and the lowest three are heavy gauge. Check these out if you're a rock or metal player who often uses the lowest strings for power chords and rhythmic stuff, since you'll want that tuning stability there. At the same time, the highest three strings will aid your fast, bendy leads.
Extended-scale and flatwound strings
Got a 7-string or 8-string guitar? Grab our extended-scale electric guitar strings.
For the bluesy and jazzy electric guitar players out there, we carry flatwound strings. These have flat and smooth wiring around the core, giving you a nice sound for those awesome jazz slides.
Coated vs. traditional strings
Consider whether you want a protective coating for your electric guitar strings. Coated strings have some wrapping around them, while treated ones feel just like normal strings but are treated with some special substances. Both coated and treated strings are protected from corrosion, humidity, and sweat and tend to last longer than normal strings.
Find the Best Electric Guitar Strings for Your Vibe at Sweetwater
Still can't decide on the perfect electric guitar strings? Call our knowledgeable Sales Engineers. For more information on string options at Sweetwater, see these related articles:
- “How to Choose Electric Guitar Strings” | inSync
- “What Are Guitar Strings Made Of?” | inSync
- “Do Guitar Strings Make a Difference? — Shootout with Sound Samples” | inSync
What are the most popular brands for Electric Guitar Strings on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular Electric Guitar Strings on Sweetwater.com?
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D'Addario NYXL Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046 Regular Light, 3-pack
4.5 out of 5 stars 87 reviews
$33.99 -
Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046
4.5 out of 5 stars 67 reviews
$8.99 -
D'Addario EXL110 XL Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046 Regular Light, 10-pack
5 out of 5 stars 115 reviews
$62.99 -
Elixir Strings 16542 Nanoweb Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046 Light 3-pack
4.5 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
$33.73 -
Ernie Ball 2223 Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.042
4.5 out of 5 stars 60 reviews
$8.99
Why shop Electric Guitar Strings at Sweetwater.com?
With a massive selection of Electric Guitar Strings, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Electric Guitar Strings, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
