The Most Underrated Electric Guitar String Gauge - 9.5-44
Ask Zac16 Jul 2024

The Most Underrated Electric Guitar String Gauge - 9.5-44

For years I went back and forth between 9s and 10s on my Telecaster, always frustrated with both gauges for different reasons. 9s, although easy to bend, were just not as full sounding, and I had to be careful not to "overplay" them, as they really needed to be played with a light touch. 10s, while certainly fatter sounding, always felt a bit too stiff for my liking. There just seemed to be to much of a difference in tension between the two sets. Finally, a friend clued me into the 9.5-44 D'A...

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3 Gigs, 2 Sessions, and a Lightning Strike — D'Addario XS Strings Still Going

3 Gigs, 2 Sessions, and a Lightning Strike — D'Addario XS Strings Still Going

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Ever picked up a guitar and thought, “This just doesn’t feel right?” It might be the nut width, the measurement that directly impacts string spacing and left-hand comfort. In this video, we break down...

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Alnico 2 and Alnico 5 are the two most common magnet types used in Telecaster pickups, but how much do they really change the tone? In this video, I compare them in the exact same Telecaster, using pi...

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Ricky Skaggs’ Telecaster Masterclass on "I’m Tired." - Lesson

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Ricky Skaggs is mostly known for his mandolin and bluegrass chops, but on “I’m Tired,” he rips a Telecaster solo that deserves a spot in the Tele Hall of Fame. In this video, we break down the legenda...

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How Reggie Young Reshaped Merle Haggard’s Sound with a Strat

How Reggie Young Reshaped Merle Haggard’s Sound with a Strat

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The TC Electronic Chorus Pedal Makes a Comeback

The TC Electronic Chorus Pedal Makes a Comeback

I didn’t think I’d be adding a chorus pedal back to my board… until a recent session totally changed my mind. In this video, I talk about the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger — a pedal that quietl...

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Behind the Scenes of Brad Paisley’s ‘Lost Paisley’ Telecaster

Behind the Scenes of Brad Paisley’s ‘Lost Paisley’ Telecaster

I’m excited to finally share the story behind the Fender Limited Edition 1967 Lost Paisley Telecaster—Brad Paisley’s stunning new signature model—and my journey helping bring it to life. This project...

9 Jun 202516min

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