Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Angus Young uses with AC/DC on his Gibson SG. Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042). With citations.
Artist rigs
What working guitarists actually play, cited from interviews, rig rundowns, and official press. Endorsed relationships and verified use are labeled on each artist's page.
Showing 14 guitarists tagged Blues rock.
Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Billy Gibbons uses with ZZ Top on his 1959 Les Paul 'Pearly Gates'. Dunlop Reverend Willy Extra Light (.007–.038). With citations.
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Documented string gauges and brands Carlos Santana uses on his PRS Santana signature guitars. D'Addario nickel-wound .009-.042 (Super Lights) and the long-running PRS signature relationship since 1980. With citations.
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Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings David Gilmour uses with Pink Floyd and on his solo records. GHS Boomers David Gilmour Signature (.010–.048). With citations.
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Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Eric Clapton uses on his Fender Stratocaster (Blackie / Brownie / current sigs) and acoustic Martin. With citations.
Documented string gauges and tunings Jeff Beck used on his Fender Jeff Beck Signature Stratocaster. Ernie Ball Slinky base in standard E, with thumb-and-fingers right-hand approach. With citations.
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Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Jimi Hendrix used with The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys on his Fender Stratocasters. Fender Rock 'n' Roll .010-.038 + Eb standard tuning. With citations.
Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Jimmy Page used with Led Zeppelin on his Les Pauls and Telecasters. Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042). With citations.
Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Joe Bonamassa uses on his Les Pauls and vintage Strats. Ernie Ball Burly Slinky (.011–.052). With citations.
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John Mayer
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Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings John Mayer uses on his PRS Silver Sky. Ernie Ball Silver Slinky signature (.0105–.047), between .010 and .011 by design. With citations.
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Documented string gauges, tunings, and the famous five-string open-G setup Keith Richards uses with The Rolling Stones. Ernie Ball Regular Slinky base, custom configurations on his Telecaster Micawber. With citations.
Documented string gauges and tunings Mark Knopfler uses on his Pensa-Suhr and Fender Stratocasters with Dire Straits and his solo catalog. Light Slinky-class gauges + thumb-and-fingers right-hand approach. With citations.
Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Saul 'Slash' Hudson uses with Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and his solo band. With citations.
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Documented string gauges and tunings Stevie Ray Vaughan used with Double Trouble. GHS Nickel Rockers (.013–.058 custom heavy set) on his 1962/63 Stratocaster Number One, tuned to Eb standard. With citations.
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