Really light gauge strings. Like rubber bands, I am told.
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/michael_schenker_shines_on_new_album.html He uses .009 gauge strings. The brand I don't know
Yes, they do. The gauge of a guitar string determines its thickness and therefore its pitch.
Jaco used Rotosound round-gauge strings gauged 46-63-80-102, but it would be easier to get them in 45-105 gauge.
Hendrix's strings of choice were light-gauge Fender Rock 'N' Roll sets (gauged .010, .013, .015, .026, .032, .038)
Really light gauge strings. Like rubber bands, I am told.
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He uses Ernie Ball custom gauge strings, .10 to .52 or .54
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/michael_schenker_shines_on_new_album.html He uses .009 gauge strings. The brand I don't know
Dont be naive! Of course you can use Martin strings with your Takemine. Ask someone in your local guitar shop what strings they would recommend. I would recommend D'adario strings for all guitars.
Yes, they do. The gauge of a guitar string determines its thickness and therefore its pitch.
There is no "correct" gauge for guitar strings. Use whichever gauge is comfortable for you. Higher gauge strings will ring louder and longer, but sustain and volume aren't as much of an issue with electric guitars as they are for acoustic guitars. If you're really unhappy with the sound of your current strings, try another brand or move to a higher gauge once you build up some finger strength.
Jaco used Rotosound round-gauge strings gauged 46-63-80-102, but it would be easier to get them in 45-105 gauge.
Hendrix's strings of choice were light-gauge Fender Rock 'N' Roll sets (gauged .010, .013, .015, .026, .032, .038)
high gauge to get a better sound at dropped tunings.
Yes. It will change the tone of the guitar. Heavier strings tend to give you more of a rounded, bubbly sound whereas lighter gauge strings will give you a sharper, crisper sound. Jazz guitarists tend to use larger gauge strings whereas shred guitarists generally use lighter gauge strings. That is just one example.
According to the Ernie Ball website. he uses Power Slinky. 11-48