TedJ Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Can anyone recommend strings for an ES330. I play light jazz and blues. My guess is a light gauge, but how light? Flat vs. round wound? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 You're opening up a huge can of worms asking for string advice. My two cents is to start with a set of 12-52 round wounds. It is my opinion that one should use the heaviest string that you are comfortable with. 12-52 is a good starting point. If they're too heavy for you, then fine, go with a lighter set. But at least give them a chance. And it will depend on the guitar. I have 12-52 on my Telecaster, 11-49 on my Strat, and 10-46 on my Les Paul. I've got 13s on a couple hollow bodies so it can go that way too. Lighter strings are fine but if I can avoid tuning problems and just get an overall bigger sound by going heavier, I will. Especially if my fingers can handle it. Again, depends on the guitar. But 12-52 is a good place to start. As to flatwounds, I have used them for years. They feel great, they're quiet, there's not THAT much difference in tone....but I feel like I'm getting more tactile feedback with roundwounds. It's tempting to go with them, and I have, and I probably will, but then I find myself almost bored. I go back to squeaky roundwounds and it just feels like I am more in control if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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