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TheManWhoIsntThere
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TheManWhoIsntThere
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06/25/2015 3:54 am
In Guitar Fundamentals 1, Lisa says the G strings are wound on electric as well as acoustic guitars. My acoustics do indeed have wound G strings, but none of my electrics do. I mostly use Fender strings on my electrics. None of the G strings are wound.

I went on Amazon and saw that D'Addario sells packs with wound thirds. I've read of the pros and cons--that an unwound third is easier to bend, but tends to easily fall out of tune.

Should beginners be using wound thirds on their electrics?

Thanks!