Lap Steel Strings Gauge

Jerry liked the tone obtained from using a slightly thicker gauge string.

Lap steel strings gauge.

You deserve fresh strings whether keeping them in a gig bag or pack a seat for months. Ghs provides air tight packaging called nitro packs. I ve got the biggest gauge d adario made but certain strings feel too slacky. Helpful information about strings beloved steel guitar legend jerry byrd 1920 2005 said he preferred to use a 016 string for his top e string.

It is normally recommended to use between a 013 to a 015 gauge string for a high e note. Non pedal lap steel guitar strings are available in many different tunings. This is really noticeable for 024 gauge and even 022 gauge. We carry string sets designed for 6 string a6th c6th e13th and e7th tunings as well as 8 string a6th c6th e13th and e7th tunings.

With the nitro packs ghs has eliminated corrosion and oxidation for each individual string. What gauge and or brand would you all recommend for a 6 string lap steel tuned to open d. Setting up a lap steel guitar and shop talk thanks for stopping by today. Builder of quality lap steel guitars.

15 18 22p 24w 30w 36w. I use a. These sets will work on. You can almost hear the pitch blurring or sounding indefinite.