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Old 08-10-2005, 09:03 PM
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Ive seen strings as thin as .30-.90 on a 4 string. Can somebody tell me the pros and cons of using the thinnner strings? I would imagine they would be easier to play, but sound a bit tinish. Thanks.
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Old 08-10-2005, 09:06 PM
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Just a thought, this may belong over in strings.
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Old 08-10-2005, 09:29 PM
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Thinner strings will have less tension and therefore require higher action to play without buzz. They would be easier to bend but you would lose a a lot of tone.
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Old 08-10-2005, 10:48 PM
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I like my strings thick. Way better sound off of a heavy gauge string.
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