The Gibson SG, a shorter-scale guitar (24.75” neck), works pretty well with strings having a little thicker gauge than a Strat. The SG comes equipped with strings having a gauge ranging from .010-.46. If you want that super slinky feel go for .010s strings.
What strings do I need for a Gibson SG?
The Gibson SG, a shorter-scale guitar (24.75” neck), works pretty well with strings having a little thicker gauge than a Strat. The SG comes equipped with strings having a gauge ranging from .010-.46. If you want that super slinky feel go for .010s strings.
What do 11 gauge strings feel like on a Gibson Guitar?
In other words, a set of 11 gauge strings on a Gibson guitar can feel close to the tension of 10 gauge strings on a Fender. The shorter-scale Gibson necks tend to be a bit looser in feel for strings.
What size strings do you use on your sg's?
PS Most SGs are shipped with 10-46. I use 9-42 or 8-38 most of the time, but have 7-32s on the way to try on my modified Vintage G-400 w/Maestro. Tuica, Gahr and Lhvr like this.
Do Gibson and Les Paul strings have the same scale length?
The scale length is the same as a Les Paul. If the string brand and gage are the same for both guitars and setup (especially neck relief and stopbar height) are the same, the two guitars should have the same feel. I've always used 10s on Gibsons. 10's or 11's I like. I use 10's on mine. Try different 10s.
What strings come with Gibsons?
Gibson Les Paul's ship with a brand new with a set of . 009- . 046 gauge strings.
What are the best guitar strings for Gibson SG?
Gibson Vintage Reissue. ... Rotosound Ultramag. ... D'Addario NYXL Electric Guitar Strings. ... Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings. ... Fender Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings. ... SIT Power Wound. ... Dunlop Heavy Core Electric Guitar Strings. ... Optima 24K Gold Plated Electric Guitar Strings.More items...•
What gauge strings do fenders come with?
One of the most surprising features of these guitars is that they ship with a set of Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings. The standard gauge is . 009 to . 042, which is the ideal setup for new players.
What strings are guitars sold with?
Electric guitar strings are available in nickel-plated steel, pure nickel or stainless steel. We also have strings for resophonic guitars (also known as Dobros), Steinberger guitars and pedal steel guitars....7, 8 and 9 String Guitar Sets12 String Guitar StringsOctave Guitar StringsPedal Steel Guitar Strings6 more rows
What gauge strings do Gibson Les Pauls come with?
Answer: Gibson Les Paul guitars ship with a standard set of . 009-. 046 gauge strings.
What gauge strings did Jimmy Page use?
009 - . 042" as mentioned on the Ernie Ball website.
What gauge strings does Johnny Marr use?
Johnny has declared he is set on the Ernie Ball Power Slinky 11- 48 gauge. He feels the strings provide the correct feel and sound on his signature guitar, in fairness I believe the 11 gauge completely suits Johnny Marrs exquisite style of guitar playing.
What gauge strings did Jimi Hendrix use?
Jimi used Fender Rock 'n' Roll 150 strings (. 010, . 013, . 015, .
How do I know what strings my guitar has?
0:261:59How to Identify a Guitar String - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd then if you don't have the actual envelope that shows the size of the string. And by the wayMoreAnd then if you don't have the actual envelope that shows the size of the string. And by the way often on the back of the package it will show you how that all matches.
Are Gibson strings good?
5.0 out of 5 stars They haven't broken yet and sound/feel amazing! I've had these strings on for about a month. They feel a bit smoother than the super slinky and D'addario strings I was using before, which feels a bit weird when first switching strings. After a couple days of breaking them in, they felt awesome!
Do new guitars come with strings?
Do New Guitars Come With Strings? All guitars will come with strings. The guitar is built in such a way that it can't go for extended periods of time without string tension. The quality of the strings may not be up to snuff and it is very likely they will need to be replaced as soon as you get the guitar home.
Which is better 80/20 or phosphor bronze?
Basically phosphor bronze is 92% copper—so a little bit more copper than 80/20 bronze—has about 8% tin and contains trace amounts of phosphorous, which is what makes it a little bit more corrosion resistant compared to 80/20 bronze. Phosphor bronze is really known for having a balanced, rather warm response.
jlt-sg
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jlt-sg
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Telechamp
I also installed a Gibson Historic truss rod cover to replace the all black cover and a set of black
Jeff-7
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jlt-sg
I got the trussrod cover from Sweetwater. It has no lettering and a wider white border
StrutteR
The strings on my SG need to be changed. I just wanted to know what gauge strings come on these guitars from factory. My guitar was setup with the string that came on it and i have a pack of 10gauge strings. Just want to make sure they are 10s before i change them, if not i will just take it to a shop and have them do it.
StrutteR
i need the gauge, because if its not 10 i have to take it in to have it setup again
Simonphilipps
Try 0.9-0.46 and screw down a bit the upper side of the bridge PU...hear if you like it. ; )
hbomb76
Factory strings on most SG's nowadays are 10-46 gauge, and they feel the best (not too limp, not too stiff) to me, although sometimes I up 'em to 10-52 "Skinny Top/Heavy Bottom" Ernie Balls. If your guitar's set up well even if you were off a little on the gauges you're not gonna' mess anything up drastically.
What gauge strings are used on a Gibson guitar?
In other words, a set of 11 gauge strings on a Gibson guitar can feel close to the tension of 10 gauge strings on a Fender. The shorter-scale Gibson necks tend to be a bit looser in feel for strings. As Biddlin has mentioned, it all comes down to personal preference.
What is the difference between a Fender and a Gibson?
Usually on a Fender guitar like a Stratocaster, 10 gauge strings would feel a bit more rigid than on a Gibson because Fender usually uses long scale necks (25.5") while Gibson uses a shorter-scale neck (24.75").
Yaff
Gibson Brite Wires have been specially formulated to give your guitar that crisp attack sound, with its nickel plating adding warmth to the overall tone. These strings feature our Swedish steel "hex" core for added tuning stability. Brite Wires tune up fast, and hold their tone longer.
georg
But Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul reissues (R7, R9 etc.) are equipped with Vintage Reissues .010-.046, aren't they?