Are medium light guitar strings good?
Are medium light guitar strings good?
If most of your playing involves hard strumming, medium-gauge strings will likely be a better choice, though they may prove a little more challenging to new players’ fingers. If your playing is a mix of strumming and fingerpicking, a light-medium string set may be a good choice.
What is the difference between elixir nanoweb and Polyweb?
The difference between our coating “flavors” lies in the tone and feel. Elixir® Strings with NANOWEB Coating sound and feel more like traditional, uncoated strings. Elixir® Strings with POLYWEB Coating have a balanced tone. They sound like strings that have been perfectly “played in”.
Are medium strings bad for guitar?
A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings.
Are Elixir Strings good for beginners?
Our first choice is the Elixir acoustic string sets with a NANOWEB coating. For beginners, we’d recommend the “light” set, which is easier to play and gentler on fingers. They’re more expensive than non-coated strings, but they last a lot longer and sound significantly better.
What’s the difference between light and medium guitar strings?
First is tone: heavy strings have a warm, articulate tone, while lighter ones sound bright with a softer attack. Then there is playing style: many fingerpickers prefer light gauges, while medium gauges generally best serve strummers.
Are Elixir Strings worth it?
The answer is that Elixir strings can last and keep their tone double or even triple the time compared to other brands. In almost all scenarios out there are Elixir will be worth it because their lifespan will surpass 2 sets of regular strings.
