9s, 10s, or beyond?

[alphadog808]

Hey guys,
So I'm messing around with a charvel I just got and it seems it's running 10s. From what I remember, isn't stock 9s? That being said, what's your preference? I'm debating on going down to 9s as the playability might be easier(not that the 10s are bad) but I'm concerned at a possible loss of tone and having to reintonate. Just wanted to see if there was a general consensus and/or any benefits/detrimental effects I might be overlooking.

Thanks!!

[markD]

i use 9-42 because i have mild arthritis in my left hand....it makes for easier playing.

[fullmetalguitar]

I've always used 9s on all of my guitars.

[Ward]

I use 9s on my 25 1/2 scales, 10s on my 24 3/4 scales.

[84sups]

What tone are you going for? If you like how it sounds now why change it?

[dvscool]

I use 10's on all my floyds. l dig the feel and tone. TBH though, I actually think floyds work best with 9's. l'm sure others will beg to differ but.....thats what l have found and l have only ever played gits with floyds.....

[Newc]

10s will give back a bit of the tonal beef that a Floyd will take from certain guitars, while on others it's more like twice as much work to play them for the same tone as 9s.

I use 9s for everything. It was good enough for Iommi to do crushing riffs like Into The Void, it's good enough for me.

[Accept2]

8s...........

[vampire dark]

on my guitar I use 9s but if you want to be playing better solos ,I believe that the 8s are the best...

[1neeto]

Can you guys really tell the difference in tone in between 9's and 10's?

[MetalHeadMat]

I use 10's in E Standard, and whenever I tune a full step down I use 1 gauge higher, (ie. D standard I use 11's, C standard 12's, etc), but when I go a half step down I use the string gauge I use for a half step higher, (ie. D# I use 10's, C# 11's, B standard 12's, etc).

I love the bite you get out of them, and they're comfortable. When I use 9's in E standard or 10's in D they just feel floppy and almost easier to use, which I for some reason don't like

Can you guys really tell the difference in tone in between 9's and 10's?

Yes, especially if it's unplugged.

[nateb]

Can you guys really tell the difference in tone in between 9's and 10's?

Absolutely.... for most occasions I use 9-46's. The reason being is when I change over to drop D, it doesn't feel like I am playing a spaghetti noodle.

[Axegrinder87]

You should hear the tone of my RR's unplugged with 10-60 in D, it's HUGE!!!

I actually use those in Eb, but my new band is in D.

[Mr Sandman]

Can you guys really tell the difference in tone in between 9's and 10's?

I don`t automatically fall into line with the bigger strings = bigger tone theory...

I think try some different sets and the set you feel most comfortable with is the set that you`re gonna be squeezing the biggest tones out of.

I use 9-42 for playabiltiy and comfort alone.... `Tone` comes when your most comfortable with whats under your fingers IMO

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

I've tried 10's before and they were ok, but nothing but 9's for me.