What Strings Should I Use On My Guitar - Acoustic VS Electric? What Gauge?
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Күн бұрынWhat string should I use on my guitar? How do you know what strings you should use on your guitar? In this lesson video I'm going to go over my guitar strings recommendation. I will be discussing what guitar strings to use for acoustic guitar vs what strings to use for electric guitar. Not only that, I will be discussing the different gauges of strings you might want to consider using for both acoustic and electric. What the difference between light strings and medium guitar strings? What are hybrid guitar strings and how can they make playing your electric guitar easier while still sounding good?
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What Strings Should I Use On My Guitar Lesson Chapters:
0:00 - Intro & Background
1:45 - Lauren's Acoustic Guitar String Preference
2:10 - What gauge strings should I use on my acoustic guitar
4:25 - Acoustic guitar string materials and tones
7:24 - What gauge strings should I use on my acoustic guitar
8:35 - Electric guitar string materials and tones
10:05 -Lauren's Electric Guitar String Recommendation
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@billyray323 2 ай бұрын
Best ones for sore fingers please Lauren, you're a legend 🎉
@LaurenBateman 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-zg1qz8oz2u 3 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate your input. So valuable. Thanks so much!
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@RickMartinYouTube 3 жыл бұрын
Great topic. thanks for taking the time to provide.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@NotThatBob Жыл бұрын
Who knew there were different strings lol? ***ME***. Very new to guitar lessons, 3 weeks in, so now I'm looking forward to the day I can play well enough that I'm looking for new strings. As always Lauren, thankyou for the videos, and cheers all.
@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!!!
@Zico804 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the job ,Lauren ,and I enjoy all your videos.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jimower24 3 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown on guitar strings Lauren. 👍🏻🎸🇱🇷
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻🎸
@peterhaynes8258 3 жыл бұрын
Lauren, Excellent Advise & spot on, just my opinion.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter
@shenaniganking8210 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Wombles_Wanderings Ай бұрын
I've just bought an Acoustasonic, and I'm looking for the right strings. The last ones here, the hybrid ones, seem like a good choice.
@jeanramis898 2 жыл бұрын
love all those intresting stuff i learn from lauren , it would be great to hear the divrend sound on gitaar , but i still learning , i have steel strings now but i will try the bronze for sure , ty for everything allready
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@johnbradt7206 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🎸🤟😎
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@FlugHerr 2 жыл бұрын
Bought the D'Addario 12s phosphor bronze as suggested and they are my new favorite strings and btw I love the black Gretsch on the wall.
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Rock on. Thank you!
@charlesbranch4120 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lauren. I asked the music store that I bought an Ibanez semi-hollow electric from about strings since Ibanez specs listed 10-52 thousandths (inch diameter, or gauge), no brand spec, and they recommended NYXL 10-47, so I picked up a set of those and the same set of Reverend Willie's strings to try when the time comes. William F. Gibbons explained that he started out thinking he needed to play with bigger strings for a bigger sound, until B.B. King watched him on stage, and told him that he didn't need to work so hard, so he settled on 7 gauge string sets. Andy Taylor Powers said, in a guest appearance on Taylor Guitars Primetime, "Picks & Strings", to 'think of strings for your guitar like tires for your car.' (There's a song lyric.) It depends on what you want to do with it. There are so many options, and not all are in the big Sweetwater "Wish Book" that came in the mail April 1, 2021. Working Level 1... Musician friends agree, after I tell them about your workbook introduction to the course, "Yes, that's the kind of instructor we need after being away from music for twenty years (or more)." Sending praise for finding this course and instructor...
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Rock on. Thanks for commenting and finding the channel.
@dianasantiago7164 3 жыл бұрын
🧐waw!Thank's for that information
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@nyacoustics8373 3 жыл бұрын
great tips Lauren. I may give those hybrids a try on my electric. Concept sounds great. I tried the NYXL already on a few electrics with so so results. I have done research on the nickel wounds and they have gotten some great feedback. I need to tame down one of my strats with the highs. A but too trebely for my taste . I'am hoping the nickel wound will mellow them out.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Let me know what you think.
@user-mr3gj5pc3e 6 ай бұрын
I use light 12,s didarios and compensate the tone with the amp.great.good info review.
@LaurenBateman 6 ай бұрын
Good choice!
@pauloevans7180 2 жыл бұрын
I have played the blues for some time now, but the bending was a little dead not feeling to "Joe Bonamassa" , so I gave a try on .09 Hybrid and the game changed. I thought was something wrong with my amp at first but now even a little bedroom amp does the show. Thank you so much for your time.
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I love my hybrid strings. So much easier.
@davekennedy8626 2 жыл бұрын
I've been playing for about 2 years (started when I was already old) and have found the best strings for me on my acoustic are the same 12's that you prefer. My first acoustic was really poorly set up (and I did not know any better) so barre chords were impossible. I now have a much better acoustic - Martin - and have it set up properly. Still no expert on barre chords but a darn sight easier with the right strings and the good set up. Before going to the Martin I bought a Strat. This with 9 - 42's made practicing so much easier and I could at least have a go at barre chords. I'm not power chord guy so the 42's are fine for the low end. Thanks for the video!
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome. I have 12s on my Taylor and 11s on my Crafter.
@jessemurray1852 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@onthetrailwithbart523 Жыл бұрын
Hi Lauren. Thanks for the video. I think you need to revise the links above in the description.
@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know!
@hooshangsadighnia4349 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@melvillequincy4904 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@vincentlussier8264 3 жыл бұрын
I use D'Adario light gage phosphor bronze on my Gibson Songwriter. Nice bassier tone and they sustain quite a lot. I get a good two months on a set before I change them. I bought the ten set box which is about $75.00 (Canadian) and that's nearly two years of string changes! Also GHS Fast Fret string cleaner helps promote string life!
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
That's great! I've used Fast Fret in the past. Great product.
@warrenriner2309 2 жыл бұрын
I've tried many acoustic strings and have found I like the D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze medium. Love the way they sound on my Epiphone Hummingbird Pro sound. Seem to stay in tune and they last longer than others I've used.
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE Phosphor bronze
@kevinbrianjohnsonmusic 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I use on my Martin. Great Strings!!
@gregoryb2999 3 жыл бұрын
Out of 36 yrs things have changed brands like Martin fell behind and Ernie Ball went to the top. I use Ernie Ball Light .10 on acoustic and . 09 to .08 on electric. I started with medium and unknowingly it created strength. Merry Christmas.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you too!
@gregoryb2999 3 жыл бұрын
@@LaurenBateman hey for advanced players try .07 you can bend 3 octives.
@charlesbranch4120 3 жыл бұрын
@@gregoryb2999 Hey, I picked up a set of Rev. Willie's strings for my beginner semi-hollow electric (10s), and yeah, I know the Rev. plays 7s, but I'm not ready to try his salsa, either.
@deans.8659 3 жыл бұрын
My recs: Savarez on acoustic (nylon), Elixirs on western and electrics.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@grahamhole4989 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lauren , very enlightening :-)
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@gwhiteoh53 3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson Lauren. I use D’Addario 10 gauge on electric so I was happy I fell in your recommendation. I wonder what ocean you live near.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, right next to the Atlantic
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Greg thanks. Yes, Atlantic ocean. I live in the Boston area about 1 block from the ocean.
@gwhiteoh53 3 жыл бұрын
@@LaurenBateman That’s cool. I actually lived in Boston from 1987 to 1994. I loved it and miss Boston so much.
@paulloostdyk857 11 ай бұрын
I use medium light
@3cardmonty602 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are correct - Strings are totally subjective. I found that going to a lighter string makes it easier for me to play. I use .011-.052 - .010 are too light for acoustic for me, but I do use .010 on Electric guitar. I find .009 too light & slinky. I’ve experimented a lot with strings. Elixirs will last longer than D’Addario’s because they’re coated. Only catch - Yes, Elixirs are expensive. So, you might go through the same amount of D’Addario’s money-wise as one set of Elixirs.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@timdillontablet3551 3 жыл бұрын
Lauren.... I have a acoustic Alvarez... how to or... best way to clean your fretboard .... THANK-YOU
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
It's probably rose wood: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNenlZqqkryamWg.html
@timfrench8963 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your tips on strings. You mentioned you live in a coastal area and the salt affects your choice. Any thoughts on arid climates? Thanks
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
I would go off feel. Less humidity, less moisture to corrode.
@Thekaratekid564 Жыл бұрын
I am thinking of changing my string gauge to the .012-.053 Light Gauge phosphor bronze warm, bright, and balanced tone EJ16
@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын
Yeah, great strings.
@cavaturnagesh 2 жыл бұрын
I play lead and I have found the d'addario nyxl 9-42 to be ideal. Of course one could even opt for 8s, as recommended by Billy Gibbons of ZZ top.
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that Nagesh 😃
@cavaturnagesh 2 жыл бұрын
@@LaurenBateman honored by your reply and my pleasure 🙌😊
@fryeguy9939 2 жыл бұрын
WOW That's exactly what I use in my Taylor 814 ...I call it 12 gauge.. I have tried 13 gauge, but prefer the 12s 👍
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah 13 is too hard for me to play.
@edwardpuddy1552 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a new Epiphone hummingbird Pro for Christmas 2 years ago it's acoustic electric. No guitar sound better when it's hooked to and amplifier. But playing just the acoustic the bass string don't sound out very good. The 3 hi string are ok. Think I will try those XL strings you talked about and see if they help.
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@johnbradt7206 2 жыл бұрын
I started making my own custom set 9-13-16-26-36-46 because the 11 on the B string feels and sounds better 🎸🤟😎
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
That's cool!
@DailyLifeStyle7 6 ай бұрын
Hi Lauren my lovely teacher, I have a question for you does D’ Addario guitar strings have 10 gauge because when I learned guitar with you in your KZfaq channel my fingers are really hurt. 😂😂😂
@LaurenBateman 6 ай бұрын
They sure do!!!
@dianasantiago7164 3 жыл бұрын
Love you have a good day
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Have a good day 😊
@grumpgrump1 2 жыл бұрын
I ALMOST quit playing one night during church service, I had just started playing guitar and didn't really know anything about guitars, strings or anything. I was driving trucks at the time and wasn't able to take lessons. My fingers were to the point of bleeding, and I hadn't told anyone that I was considering quitting. After service the pastor came up to me and gave me a set of strings and told me to try these, Martin SP light gauge. I tried them and O.M.G. my fingers didn't hurt near as bad, I would highly recommend beginning guitarists to start with light gauge strings and as they progress try different gauge strings. The strings I started playing on was medium gauge
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the light guage and custom light guage really are super helpful for beginners. You're luck you had him to help!
@stegingeorge8861 2 ай бұрын
According to my experience playing for more than 15 years, elixir nanoweb 12-53 is best in terms reliability, good balanced tone. It' will last more than a year for sure. It's little bit brighter but if your tonewood is mahogany, it sounds great. It doesn't work in rosewood back and sides. Because it will be overtoned. If you like warm tone, i would suggest daddario XS strings. Either elixir nanoweb or daddario XS
@LaurenBateman 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@stegingeorge8861 2 ай бұрын
@@LaurenBateman ...do you have any idea about Ernie Ball strings and daddario XT? I want to try them on my Yamaha acoustic. As I use Yamaha for long with spruce top and mahogany back and sides.
@esf7610 2 ай бұрын
Lauren, what's your opinion on Elixir acoustic strings?
@LaurenBateman Ай бұрын
Not my preference but they are good.
@debramarshall7264 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner playing a fender cf140. My fingers were KILLING me! The music store guy recommended D'Addario 11-47 silk and steel (warm mellow tone) what say you? Good choice for a beginner?
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
I like 11s. Easier to play.
@abramhernandez1216 3 жыл бұрын
I love you! Big crush with you. ❤️ Thanks for simplifying ! Thanks Teach!
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@jimdep6542 11 ай бұрын
Hi Lauren, Thanks again for your video. I was given a Fender San Miguel acoustic guitar with metal strings. Can I change those to nylon strings do you know ?
@LaurenBateman 11 ай бұрын
Nylon is wound a very specific way with different tuning pegs. You should put nylon strings on a nylon guitar only.
@jimdep6542 11 ай бұрын
@@LaurenBateman Thank you. Is that because the tuning pegs made for metal strings won't keep nylon strings in tune or is there more to it than that ?
@antonioafonso5719 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks teaching what types of guitar ,now if anybody ask what kind guitar you are using .now tell them acoustic guitar
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@R.L.Humpert 2 жыл бұрын
Lauren do you like the elixirs that the 324 came with or are you switching to your d addarios you like? I like the elixirs better than the Daddario on the Taylor 324 but I’m torn. I even bought some Martin strings to try next. Ugh.
@R.L.Humpert 2 жыл бұрын
I am mostly a rhythm and finger pick type player not lead
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
They play well enough. I usually use D'Addario
@willywantoknow2563 Жыл бұрын
My guitar action is growing and had light elixer strings on it.😞 I'm giving the guitar a break and hope it sets back on its own... Anyways! Was wondering, my guitar is a cedar top and used 80/20 for the bright sound. If i were to go with custom or extra light would i get better sound with phosphorus or 80/20?
@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын
You may need to do a truss rod adjustment.
@zayneunderwood1488 3 жыл бұрын
Are you stringing us along? Hey this isn't about string theory.... This lesson is really getting stringed out... I feel like a puppet on a string. No strings attached ! I feel strung out.... Thanks Teach...🍎
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha !!!
@zayneunderwood1488 3 жыл бұрын
@@LaurenBateman 😁
@dianasantiago7164 3 жыл бұрын
🙄Hay Guitar Teacher Laura Bateman😄
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Diana 😊
@jamesluther3506 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Lauren, I’m sending my acoustic guitar to my grandson who has turned 13. What strings do you recommend for a beginner guitar?
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend D'Addario Phosphor Bronze. Maybe get 10 for him. Custom Light.
@jhomaddara7850 3 жыл бұрын
Hai Lauren what string is compatible to yamahaf310
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
As long as it's acoustic it will work. I would go with either 10s or 11s D'Addario
@jimbo1959 4 ай бұрын
What strings for an electric acoustic Lauren??
@LaurenBateman 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings: amzn.to/2xiY2Fg
@jimbo1959 4 ай бұрын
Thanx Lauren! Just ordered them!@@LaurenBateman
@Barbarapape 2 жыл бұрын
I have tried most of the strings on the market and tend to stick with Ernie Ball 9/46 hybrids for electric and D'addario 12's for acoustic. If you have an electric guitar with a Floyd trem, then i wpuld pay a bit more for long life coated strings. For beginners the ease of playing is more important, and i started with regular 9's. Thanks for your adivce regarding the best strings to use Lauren
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Rock on Allan. Thanks for sharing your recommendations.
@frankbeckendorf667 3 жыл бұрын
Why is the color of the hybrid exp125’s
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Yellow
@christopher6491 2 жыл бұрын
Guitar G strings and B string how much Lauren
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Depends $10-$20 ish
@TYB439 2 жыл бұрын
Why don't you like Elixers?
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
I found I broke them too easily.
@R.L.Humpert 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ty I like elixirs quite a bit. I also like the daddario xs too. I’m kinda searching for that perfect sound on my Taylor. I’m actually going to be a bit of a rebel and put some Martin strings on my Taylor guitar today. We’ll see.
@michellewiklund8831 2 жыл бұрын
Do you stay with acoustic when you play an electric acoustic verses the ones like on your wall
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Yes acoustic electric is still acoustic. Only difference is it has electronics for you to plug into and amp or a pa system.
@yarrasco1 2 жыл бұрын
Do you play steel string or nylon on acoustic?
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Steel string
@jodyjames3533 3 жыл бұрын
I have been told not to change guage on my Martin because the neck will change and you will have to get it adjusted, went from 13s to 12s and so far no problems, what is your opinion
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jody, that is true. The lighter the strings, the less tension on the neck. A slight adjust may be needed but it really depends. If you went from 13s to say 10s, you would most likely need a correction. I bet those 12s are much easier to play than the 13s.
@jodyjames3533 3 жыл бұрын
Yes the 12s are better, on my gpc16 it came with 12s, on my OOOx1e that came with 13s and I changed to 12s and its better
@aureliomartinez2633 3 жыл бұрын
I try the silk strings I didn't like.it at all I'm
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've never used silk strings.
@tesshill6358 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@martinpearson2742 3 жыл бұрын
Why not try 9.5s as a trade off? I did and they sound and play great!!
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
You could but I like the hyrbid strings. I really like 9s on the top. So much easier for me.
@andrewmoore193 3 жыл бұрын
Where , can I order your strings pls.
@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын
Links are in the description of the video or go here: www.laurenbateman.com/guitar-accessories
@andrewmoore193 3 жыл бұрын
@@LaurenBateman thankyou 😚
@andrewmoore193 3 жыл бұрын
Are you in USA,
@edwardpuddy1552 2 жыл бұрын
I have found the the one dollar strings I order from china last longer that any or the name brands I have tried. And side by side they do not rust up. No they are not coated just better steel. And if you have ever done a slide down a rusted string you will know it hurts.
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@Scott.V.Grube1 2 жыл бұрын
I'll play anything, as long as it is Vegan. :-)
@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha.
@philwilliams8328 Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts, and or recommendations on nylon strings? I'm 76 and just beginning with a Yamaha C40II Classical guitar which has nylon strings and more likely than not I'll be changing them out for better strings.
@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын
I don't know much about nylon strings unfortunately.
@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын
I don't know much about nylon strings unfortunately.
@endezeichengrimm 3 ай бұрын
The electric guitar timestamp is also called acoustic.
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