Alright – as promised, here is another post. Hey, that’s two in a month – I may be on a streak, so let’s get to it while it lasts.

In this installment of cheap ‘n’ easy experimentation, we’ll discuss string selection as another tone shaping option for an electric guitar with a good setup. Let’s start with string gauge, which makes a huge difference. The heavier the gauge, the  better tone you’ll get but it will affect playability, so you’ll have to come up with a good compromise that suits you. (more…)