When Jimmy Page was asked what advice he'd give to aspiring guitarists, he simply stated "use lighter strings".  He couldn't be more correct. Thick telephone wire guitar strings don't necessarily translate into "fatter" tone.  Can't decide between a .009 and a .010 set for your electric?  These strings offer a nice compromise.  I have two '76 Les Paul deluxe guitars, and I've vacillated between using 9's and 10's on them for years.  I was pleasantly surprised when I strung one of them up with these .0095 GHS Boomers and played them into shape.  What a sweet, fat tone they resonate out through the deluxe's mini humbuckers.  I think I found my new favorite string gauge!