Ernie Ball 2228 Mighty Slinky

Ideal lighter gauge strings

Really enjoy the tension of these, since they're 8.5 which is just a slightly less tight feeling than 9's. The low strings are slightly thicker than a usual 8 gauge set too, so it feels more balanced.

Impressed and would use again!

Don't be afraid of light gauges

I've been always told that heavy strings are good for you. I believed and tried to play with sets like 10-46, 10-52, or even 11-56. And I was wondering why it was so hard to play bends and bar chords, like an F major :)

...and then I realized that there existed lighter gauges, and for a good reason :)

Pros of light strings:

- less tension in the left hand;

- more accurate bends;

- you'll develop lighter touch and play faster;

- you'll love your guitar more because it's so comfortable to play :)

I don't really know what heavy gauges are good for. More sustain? More output? Having better control and less tension seems much more important to me.

My guitar is 24.75", standard tuning. I totally enjoy how it feels with the 8.5-40 set, I don't even want to sell it anymore.

Great option.

Simply, the missing link between 8s and 9s. Recommended!