If you're like me, your low E string never gets heavier than a .046. Maybe, when you break a low E string at a gig (which is very rare), you might be forced to use your buddy's .052, which actually makes you think, "Maybe I should always use a .052!" Or, if you're heavily into sounding like Stevie Ray Vaughan, maybe you've dabbled in .056 or .058 territory. Or maybe you just like playing in Drop G!
What's the Heaviest-Gauge Guitar String That Fits in a Standard Tuning Peg?
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