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Gauge
Light strings (9–42) bend easily and feel fast. Heavy strings (11–52+) deliver more volume and sustain. Your tuning and playing style decide the sweet spot.
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Not sure where to start? For most electric guitars, 10–46 is the go-to all-rounder.
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Material
Pure nickel for warm, vintage tone. Nickel-plated steel (the most common type) for balanced output with slightly more brightness. Stainless steel for bright clarity. Phosphor bronze for rich acoustic resonance. The alloy shapes your voice.
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Coating
Uncoated strings give you raw, natural feel. Coated strings (Nanoweb, Optiweb) last 1.5–3× longer while keeping their tone. Pick your priority.
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