Strings for extended E9th?

Eric Philippsen · From: Central Florida USA

What are good guages for the 11th and 12th strings on an extended E9th?

Thanks.

Jon Light · From: Saugerties, NY

On my Uni setups I use .042 for my low G# (my string 10) and .054 for my low E (my string 11).
I see no reason that shouldn't apply to the Ext. E9 strings 11 & 12.

Ian Rae · From: Redditch, England

Agreed
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Andrew Frost · From: Toronto, Ontario

I've used a 56 low E with no issue although 54 seems to be more common. If you're dropping it to D or C# and or raising it at all, you want to factor that in.
I currently use a 44w G# on the bottom of my E9/B6 tuning. It travels up to A and also down to F# so the extra weight is suitable.

Jon Light · From: Saugerties, NY

I totally agree that A) ± .002 on the big strings is just fine in general and B) if you are lowering them, +.002 is well considered.

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