Wound G-string

[tot_Ou_tard]

Anybody ever use a wound G-string on their electric? I got a set of strings that came with both a wound G and an unwound G & I am contemplating trying the wound G, except I'm concerned that the nut slot might not be wide enough to accomodate it.

[jpfeifer]

I've tried a wound G-string on one of my electrics. I have a set of flatwounds on it for playing Jazz and it came with a wound G-string. I'm not sure if I like it or not. You can't put as much vibrato on the notes of that string because it's a little stiff.

-- Jim

[Tim]

My thoughts would be the unwounded “G” strings are easier to bend when playing those screaming solos. The wounded “G” strings would be good for a straight rhythm playing.

[tot_Ou_tard]

I've tried a wound G-string on one of my electrics. I have a set of flatwounds on it for playing Jazz and it came with a wound G-string. I'm not sure if I like it or not. You can't put as much vibrato on the notes of that string because it's a little stiff.

-- Jim
Yeah it's a flatwound set.


My thoughts would be the unwounded “G” strings are easier to bend when playing those screaming solos. The wounded “G” strings would be good for a straight rhythm playing.

That's what I thought. Fuller sound for jazz comping & rhythm, harder to bend etc for lead.