Are You Using The Right Guitar String Gauge? For many years I played 11s, switched to 10s about 10 years ago—and thought that was just what serious players used. Then I started getting hand cramps. So I watched Rick Beato’s video “You’re Probably Using the Wrong Guitar Strings.” which opened my eyes. I tried 8s… then landed on 9s—and it changed everything. Less hand cramps. Less finger fatigue. Easier bends. Better vibrato. Longer, more comfortable playing sessions. If your hands hurt or your gu