I was at guitar center today to get a new strap and started talking strings with one of the employees. I mentioned that I was recently given some new fender acoustic/electric gauged. .009-.042 E to E. Since they were free and I needed new strings I put them on. Those strings are common gauges for electric guitars but I play a Sigma DM-1 acoustic. I like the result which is a sharp tone that isn't tinny and lead techniques are easier. My guitar has no problem carrying volume with the ultra light strings. The guitar center employee said that I should be going to heavier strings rather than lighter on an acoustic and was very patronizing to me when I said I'd probably be sticking to the lighter gauge. Is there something wrong with going that light a string on an acoustic? Are my ultra light strings taboo or was the other guy just reacting poorly to an idea opposite of what he thinks is right?
If you like the way it sounds and plays, Why worry what anyone else thinks?
Just enjoy your guitar! :D
I agree, if you like the sound go for it. Use 9s. I am a heavy string player. The 9s always seemed to me skinny sounding.
i'd break those or have to be very careful not to, the way i play an acoustic, but you should play whatever you want. your taste and style may change over time, it may not.
