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Quick Answer
For most beginner electric guitar players, 9-42 strings feel easier to bend and press down, while 10-46 strings feel a little firmer and fuller. If your fingers are struggling, start with 9-42. If you want a standard all-purpose set, choose 10-46.
Keep at least one spare set in your case or desk drawer. A broken string should not stop the week.
Related: Beginner Spare Guitar Strings and Beginner Guitar Starter Kit Canada.
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