No Tricks, Just the Treat of Steel String Facts!
Steel strings* are designed with material and gauge variations to enhance playing styles and sounds. For example, phosphor bronze strings have a mellow sound, while 80/20 strings have a brighter sound. Lighter gauge strings are great for fingerstyle and lead players, while heavier gauges are best suited for hard strumming. It’s a good idea to play around with different brands, materials and sizes to find your steel string sweet spot!
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn more about steel acoustic guitar strings, listen to my newest podcast episode by clicking here!
BTW…Here’s a cool video that shows how steel strings are made!
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