FEATURES
- #1 acoustic guitar string*
- Only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings
- Extended Tone Life – players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated
- Consistent performance and tone – ready to play whenever you are
- Smooth feel that is easy on your fingers and enhances playability
- Reduces finger squeak – good for both performance and recording
- Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings resist tone-deadening corrosion, ensuring a longer life for entire set
- With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, spend more time making music
*Source: MI SalesTrak® (US $ Vol)
STRING GAUGES AND PART NUMBERS
PART NO. | GAUGE | E-1 | B-2 | G-3 | D-4 | A-5 | E-6 |
16002 | Extra Light | 0.01 | 0.014 | 0.023 | 0.03 | 0.039 | 0.047 |
16027 | Custom Light | 0.011 | 0.015 | 0.022 | 0.032 | 0.042 | 0.052 |
16052 | Light | 0.012 | 0.016 | 0.024 | 0.032 | 0.042 | 0.053 |
16077 | Light-Medium | 0.012 | 0.016 | 0.024 | 0.035 | 0.045 | 0.056 |
16102 | Medium | 0.013 | 0.017 | 0.026 | 0.035 | 0.045 | 0.056 |
16182 | HD Light | 0.013 | 0.017 | 0.025 | 0.032 | 0.042 | 0.053 |
16152 | 12-String Light | 0.01 | 0.014 | 0.023 | 0.03 | 0.039 | 0.047 |
0.01 | 0.014 | 0.009 | 0.012 | 0.018 | 0.027 |
STRING TENSION FOR TUNING
String tension shown below is an approximation. Guitar string tension is based upon a 25.5″ guitar scale length and standard tuning.
GAUGE | E-1 | B-2 | G-3 | D-4 | A-5 | E-6 | TOTAL TENSION |
DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | ||
Extra Light Strings | .010 / 16 | .014 / 18 | .023 / 28 | .030 / 27 | .039 / 25 | .047 / 21 | 135 |
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | |||||||
Custom Light Strings | .011 / 20 | .015 / 20 | .022 / 25 | .032 / 30 | .042 / 30 | .052 / 25 | 150 |
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | |||||||
Light Strings | .012 / 23 | .016 / 23 | .024 / 30 | .032 / 30 | .042 / 30 | .053 / 26 | 162 |
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | |||||||
Light-Medium Strings | .012 / 23 | .016 / 23 | .024 / 30 | .035 / 37 | .045 / 34 | .056 / 29 | 176 |
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | |||||||
Medium Strings | .013 / 27 | .017 / 26 | .026 / 35 | .035 / 37 | .045 / 34 | .056 / 29 | 188 |
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | |||||||
HD Light Strings | .013 / 27 | .017 / 26 | .025 / 34 | .032 / 31 | .042 / 30 | .053 / 26 | 174 |
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | |||||||
12-String Light | .010 / 16 | .014 / 18 | .023 / 27 | .030 / 26 | .039 / 24 | .047 / 20 | |
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | |||||||
12-String Light Continued | .010 / 16 | .014 / 18 | .009 / 19 | .012 / 19 | .018 / 23 | .027 / 26 | 251 |