uh oh, that's too expensive for me. Does a thicker gauge give a nicer strumming sound?

you dont call it nicer.
you call it different.
the tone would be different.
thicker gauge give u fatter sound usually.

for me it's a matter of preference.

I got the point something 10 gauge and I find the fingerpicking easier but strumming not so nice the sound....I was wondering if it was the gauge, or the brand, or the material....or all three

strumming as in the body of the sound a little thin?
maybe .10 is a little light for you.

brands of course do play a part in it, but not always.

what brand are u using btw?

Err, I think thin would be right. Should I go for the .12 or .13 next? i plan to change in like a few months time... I'm really more into strumming than picking (mostly because my picking is terrible )

I'm using the D'addario 20/80 bronze. But maybe I'll try phosphor next round.

try a diffrent pick...something harder...like dunlop jazz III.
i use that for everything

Err, I use my fingers...

Always use light picks for picking and strumming on the acoustic... they sound the best as you get the scratch and attack from the lighter picks... never use heavy picks

So, you're more to finger picking stuff ?

Could be just me, but for picking stuff, i'll always go for 'rounder' or 'fatter' sound.

well i guess it really boils down to preference and of course the sound from your very own guitar.
u have to experiment around a few times to get the perfect gauge to suit u n your guitar.
but since u prefer strumming, (michelle branch?) i think u would prefer abit heavier gauges.

all depends on playing style, personality and of course the song

Ooo, ok I'll keep that in mind. Thanks XD

Not really into finger picking but some songs do have picking in between the strumming, so I found it really irritating picking with a pick (ironically XD)

Ok, I'll try heavier gauges next. Thanks

i'll fit them in for you. free of charge

Its ok I've learned how to restring a guitar. Thanks

lol... some people...

*pointing at nimr..... *

nevermind.

haha i've been rejected at all her threads.

so i guess i give up.

maybe u shouldnt talk about guitars.
maybe try canon 1000d or something

Swt =.=

just too bad i prefer the nikon dslr's.
tho i do have 1 canon, old school classic AE-1

Lolz, talking bout camera's here? Haha. Nah more into Canon for me.

hah.
nowadays im so lazy to take pics.
even tho i sometimes carry both my cam phones around, SE k800 and nokia n82.

tho i am tempted to get something with a long zoom to take pics of john mcenroe when he comes here next month.

i also havent posted in the photography thread here for i think 2yrs or more already.
yea real lazy.