Do Lighter Strings Sound More Like Jimi Hendrix?

Heavy strings are all the rage, but did you know that Jimi Hendrix used super light gauges on the lower 3 strings? I believe this shaped his sound in a way that cannot be replicated with heavier strings. In this video, I'll compare 4 sets with progressively lighter gauges on the lower 3 strings. See if you can hear the difference. In the next video after this, I'll explain how compensating for this difference can give you fatter tone - with lighter strings.

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