A slightly adjusted custom set of single strings allows you to beef up the higher strings, while retaining the size of the lower strings. Can also use a 62 or 64 on the low-E string for added heaviness and tension. Bass Tunings E Standard and Drop D Regular Slinky Bass (50-105) Most new guitars come strung with light-gauge strings. For beginning players, that’s probably a good place to start. As you develop and your fingers gain calluses and strength, you may want to gradually move up to heavier strings, depending on the music you play. Maintains slinkiness on the high strings, and beefs up the feel on the lower strings, especially when dropped. Eb Standard Fender Scale – Skinny Top / Heavy Bottom (10-52) Essentially, hybrid guitar strings give you the best of both worlds. They typically feature heavy bottom strings and light treble strings. But before we look into why they’re becoming a favoured choice, lets first identify the reasons why there are so many different guitar string gauges available. What’s The Difference Between Guitar String Gauges? Slightly on the heavier side, while retaining a bit of looseness and slinkiness on the Gibson Scale. Drop C# Fender Scale – Power Slinky (11-48) + 52

Translates well from E Standard and Drop D all the way down to Eb Standard and Drop C#. D Standard and Drop C Power Slinky Bass (55-110) Hybrid guitar strings are made by some of the biggest brands in the business, including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir and Curt Mangan. Catering for this growing audience is obviously important, and many brands are experimenting with the gauges that they offer to meet demand.Those that are obsessive about finding the perfect setup are particularly sensitive to the gauges of their strings, and therefore finding the best set is subjective as it depends entirely on your particular style and playing demands. However, hybrid guitar strings are definitely on the rise as many musicians are transitioning to them. Produced to the highest quality standards, Ernie Ball Regular Slinky guitar strings are precision manufactured for consistency, optimum performance and longevity.

Using the 11-48 set with the low-E string swapped out for a 52 gives you all of the low-end chug that you need while still feeling like standard tuning on the higher strings. Gibson Scale – Beefy Slinky (11-54)They've changed the game completely by creating these incredibly strong and reliable strings, without losing that signature Ernie Ball Slinky tone. The nano-coating is thin enough to ensure that the string won't corrode but it still resonates and rings like an uncoated string would. And they won't flake like many coated strings do so you won't get that 'fluff' on the lower strings. Ready To Gig The best selling strings from Ernie Ball, the Regular Slinky strings are played by such living legends as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Steve Vai and countless others.