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DUSTER44T

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Hi guys and gals. I'm new here with a question. I play electric 6 strings (Fenders) and use the 9's (#2223) but I have a problem. I seem to have a heavey index finger on the G string when I play a chord such as an "E" chord. Without trying to I am pushing a bit to hard and the string sounds out of tune. That string is a 16. Do you think it will help if I went to a set with a 17 or even 18 G (third string)?
 

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Best would probably be to lighten your touch. But you could look at heavier strings, though I'd wager you'll still have the same issue.

Does this just happen on the first couple of frets? Any chance your nut is too high?
 
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