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Originally Posted by xEMGx
Don't attack me for this, but I'm still a novice when it comes to the actual sound of the guitar. When you turn on the amp, and start playing, do the strings actually change the sound. I'm talking electric guitar not acoustic. I use Ernie Ball, but I use them only because they are good on the fingers and could take some strong bends.
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All I know, xEMGx, is that thicker (higher gauge) electric guitar strings are supposed to give a better tone than the thinner ones (like the ones I use). Also, I've read online that different brands of strings do affect the experience of playing...someone said somewhere that he felt his pick got caught more on d'Addarios.
And here's an interesting quote about how string structure (how they are wound) affects the sound:
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What Should I Know About Electric Guitar Strings?
The way electric guitar strings are wound affects playability and tone. Standard strings are round-wound, meaning a round wire is wrapped around the string’s core. Round-wound strings provide the most volume and tone, but also produce finger noise and are “grabby.” These strings might not be the best choice for fast runs, lead, or jazz work.
Electric guitar strings that are flat-wound or ribbon-wound (also flatwound) use a ribbon-like wrapping to create a very smooth surface that nearly feels oiled. These strings are very fast and produce no finger noise, but brilliance is sacrificed. This makes them an unpopular choice for rock or rhythm guitar, for example, but a good choice for jazz.
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