5 Reasons 11s Are the Sweet Spot for a Mustang
- The Mustang’s 24-inch scale makes 10s feel too loose and floppy under your fingers.
- 12s can feel like bridge cables on the short scale, making them unnecessarily stiff.
- For fingerpicking styles like Julia Jacklin’s, 11-49 or 11-50 gives enough tension for clean, buzz-free notes.
- Heavier strings stay in tune better when you bend behind the nut or play up the neck.
- Round-core 11s add snap, and D’Addario XL115s are a reliable, no-fuss choice.