String Gauge

[Burned Popcorn]

After using 10s for many years, I’ve been using 11s on my SG with good results. By that I mean that it stays in tune better while I am gigging.

Anyone else?

 

[RGX_Custom]

I have 8's on my SG and I have no tuning issues.

 

[Go Nigel Go]

9's, no tuning issues.

 

[SGBreadfan]

10’s only, anything lighter feels like wet noodles.

 

[jonnyfez]

9.5 on my SGs and Teles.

 

[SFrench]

 

[skelt101]

NYXL 10-46 Balanced Tension

 

[OldDog]

I use hybrid 9-46, but two have 10s. All according to how Gibson built them. Tuning stability seems the same.

 

[Nduro]

After gluing the headstock, I tried 9-42, but I liked them so much that I started using this size for all LP and SG.

 

[Les’s Nemisis]

I’ve varied over the years but Ive been settled on 10’s the last few. The Goldilocks choice - not too thick, not too thin.

But threads like this always sow some doubt and then I’m off trying 9’s again. LOL.

 

[Roger Phillips]

10s generally, but I've put 11s on my 1962 slab-body Special as the truss-rod is slack- have been told that necks were particularly straight around that period. Same situation on a 1962 EB-3 that I have. D'Addario strings on all my 6-strings.
Roger (unsponsored)

 

[Dave]

I have 8's on my SG and I have no tuning issues.

Same.

 

[TChalms]

I've been using Slinky 10's on my Epi SG, and 9's on the 25.5" necks. But you got me thinking about trying 9.5 or 9s on my SG. My 74 year old hands would appreciate it.

 

[living room rocker]

Ernie Ball Turbo Slinky's. .095 - .012 - .016 - .026 - .036 - .046 Much nicer on the fingertips, no tuning problems.

 

[Keysdweller]

I use Elixir Optiweb 10-42 on all of my electric Guitars including my 5 Gibson SG's.

 

[Wise Guy]

EB 10 -54 on mine.

 

[DFLCC]

All Gibsons currently string with .10, but one Les Paul string with .09.

 

[DrBGood]

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[ChrisM84]

9-42 on everything!