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11s can feel a bit stiff on a Tele, but I like 11s on a Strat since I always set the bridge floating and that makes them feel lighter.
10.5s would probably be a good call on both, but I've never tried them.
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I do downtune a half or even a full step though ...
(formerly miserneil)
11s on the Telecaster intrigues me
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Tonally is a bit more complex. Personally I would expect the plain strings to sound fatter with less attack, not a night/day difference but I prefer 10s for standard.
With the lower strings it might sound tighter because the tension is tighter so the attack is a little more controlled. The amount of bass may increase also though it isn’t likely to be overbearing.
There does come a point when the wound strings can be too thick and lose their attack. YMMV at that. I personally find in standard a .052 is too thick and lacks a little snap, but there are so many factors it’s hard to be prescriptive.
I prefer 10s for standard FWIW. From a playing feel perspective, also I prefer the sound of thinner plain strings to thicker, within reason. Depends on the sounds you use too - I find the more gain you use it ends up sounding better to use a thinner string, while the opposite can be true for cleaner styles
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