How do different strings (of the same gauge) affect the tone?
Something I've been wondering quite long, but never had the time to really try it out myself: Let's say I buy two sets of strings, both with the same gauge, a cheap one and an expensive one. What are the differences I can expect looking at following:
Durability
Staying in tune
Sound
Loudness
Anything else?
And, as a more general question: How and why (for example because they produce different overtones or whatever) can another type of string affect the sound, if they have the same gauge?
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This reminds me of a very interesting article in Ultimate Guitar a while ago. I'll sum u the details of what it entailed:
The cost and brand of string does affect the tone/durability/volume etc. of your playing but guitar string production has came a long way over the years and we're pretty much out of ideas. There is difference in the quality of strings but - as long as you don't go for very poor quality strings - there is little difference really. Ever noticed how difference guitarists go for different strings? It's all about choice really. Your best bet is just trying out different brands/makes and finding which one best suits your ears and - of course - your wallet.
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