Choosing the Perfect String Gauges Explained

Join veteran Groove3 instructor Gary Hiebner for a deep dive into the often-neglected subject of guitar string gauges. If you've struggled to find a set that feels comfortable from top to bottom, or if you're just interested in learning more about the subject so you can experiment and find the best custom set that suits your style, you're in the right place.

Videos

• Intro (00:22) - Gary tells us what the course is about.

• Choosing the Perfect String Gauges Pt. 1 (07:44) - Here, you learn how to use a string tension calculator to find out the tension per string. From this, you can input the data of your preferred strings and see how balanced they are.

• Choosing the Perfect String Gauges Pt. 2 (03:22) - Next, we explore some other string sets and see how balanced they are. We also take a look at using thicker gauges on extended range guitars.