And, if I owned a tele, I'd probably string it the same. FREE Shipping on your first order shipped by Amazon. FREE Shipping on your first order shipped by Amazon. I'll still be putting 10-52 on most of my guitars but consider my eyes opened. After my hands got used to them I realized that they are what I want and I'll probably never change. To me its a twangy, springy, boingy sort of sound that really pushes me toward the neck pickup a lot. You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to your search query. This is probably a good place to start - if you are a heavy strummer and find yourself breaking strings often, you may want to consider buying slightly heavier gauged strings. It depends on the strings, the GHS 0.9 are not easier to play than Ernie Ball 0.10, they have a thicker core and they cut like knife, and they sound better. Another year passed and I've gone to .12s. Your options are extra light, custom light, light, medium, and heavy. JavaScript is disabled. After reading about the concept of "progressive tension" re strings a few years ago, I've been using sets that implement that principle, and it works really well... You must log in or register to reply here. While I found it fairly easy to adjust to the change in string tension I eventually switched back to .09's because I prefer the way they sound. 10s. $10.95 $ 10. I personally know more players who prefer the sound of.10 gauge strings over.09's… Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I think the "gotta use 12's for real tone" macho nonsense is just that. I have 11s on my 62 RI but strings like that aren't getting anywhere near my scalloped one. 95. Get it as soon as Wed, Nov 4. Only 3 left in stock - order soon. i have no problem keeping 9s in tune. I personally know more players who prefer the sound of .10 gauge strings over .09's, one who likes .11's. If you play some dirty solos you have to feel comfortable with the bendings, picking hard every note, that's what electric guitar was born for. Not as much resistance, I'll DEFINITELY keep 10-52 on my 24.75" scale guitars or else it's just uncomfortable, but on my 25"+ I'm going to reconsider. I went to .10s to here the difference and like it, after a year or so I decided to try .11s and loved them. GHS Strings GB-DGF David Gilmour Signature Series, Nickel-Plated Electric Guitar Strings (.010-.048) 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,248. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 99. Rotosound JK09 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings 9-48 Super Light Gauge Handmade in the UK £6.49 £5.41 RRP £9.95 £8.29 | Save: £3.46 £2.88 Kyser Guitars for Vets (G4V) Ultramodern Light Acoustic 9 Gauge Guitar Strings. I've seen some country dudes prefer 9s on their tele - better snap. 00. Only 9 left in stock - order soon. 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