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What string requires the most weight to get a good tone? (orchestra)

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Thicker strings produce a bigger, fuller and more powerful tone, however. ... It requires greater finger strength, but for many prefer the extra tension in the strings, and the 'beefier' tone they yield. One of the other key reasons for using higher gauge guitar strings is for alternate, lower pitched tunings.

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