Gear · Beginner · 4 min read
String Gauge Explained
Gauge is string thickness — lighter is easier to play, heavier sounds fuller.
Simple answer
Sets are named by the thinnest string: 9s, 10s, 11s. Most electrics ship with 10s, acoustics with 12s.
Go deeper
Changing gauge changes neck tension, which can shift action and intonation — a quick setup after switching keeps things playing well.