What gauge strings are best for a 12-string guitar?

Acoustic 12 String Guitar String Gauges

  • E 1st 0.010 0.25 16.6 7.52.
  • E 2nd 0.010 0.25 16.6 7.52.
  • B 3rd 0.014 0.36 18.1 8.20.
  • B 4th 0.014 0.36 18.1 8.20.
  • G 5th 0.024 0.61 30.3 13.73.
  • G 6th 0.009 0.23 18.8 8.54.
  • D 7th 0.030 0.76 26.8 12.14.
  • D 8th 0.014 0.36 25.5 11.55.

What acoustic guitar strings do the pros use?

Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings.

  • D’Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings.
  • Martin ‘Clapton’s Choice’ Acoustic Strings.
  • D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings.
  • Fender Dura-tone Acoustic Guitar Strings.
  • Ernie Ball Earthwood Phosphor Bronze.
  • Elixir 80/20 Bronze with Nanoweb.

    • Which guitar strings are easiest on the fingers?

    Nylon strings are easiest on the finger due to their smooth texture and low density compared to steel strings. In terms of steel strings, flatwound strings cause less friction than roundwound strings. Silk and steel winding is gentler on the fingers, as are most coated strings.

    What gauge is the G string on a 12 string guitar?

    013, as in a light acoustic 12 string set, (. 010 to . 047), the G-3 prime string is wound, and, and normally about . 023.

    What are the most comfortable guitar strings?

    Because of the unevenness of the surface, roundwound is going to feel like more pressure against your fingertips, while the flatwound will feel the most comfortable. This is likely to be very subtle in any case for you–by far, the diameter of the strings will make a more impressive difference.

    Do guitar strings get stiff with age?

    Old guitars improve with age, but old strings just get worse. The first time you play new strings is the best they ever sound. Strings gradually deteriorate until they break or you can’t take the dreary sounds they produce.