Every guitar player knows that the smallest strings on a guitar are smooth, without windings. These strings are called plain strings. Plain strings for electrics are the same as plain strings for acoustics. When you are restringing your guitar, either one will stab you in the end of your left hand's index finger without a second thought. The only difference in the E and B strings of an acoustic and electric set is the size, or gauge, of the string. Most electric sets use a plain string for the G string where acoustic sets require a wound string. Since the same material is used for both acoustic and electric, it must do double duty. The plain acoustic string must have strong resonant qualities. The plain electric string must have strong magnetic properties. Virtually all plain strings are made from an alloy called Swedish steel which excels in both qualities needed. |