Moonstruck said:Are there people here who use dropped tunings? I plan to record some electric and acoustic stuff in D / drop C in the future, any tips on what strings go well with these tunings? I need thicker strings I think, but well, I don't have an idea on what gauge I should look for.
Kir-ir-Bannog said:yes i use ernie ball skinny top heavy bottoms...they sound REALLY meaty.
LAMO i play my strings until they breakMoonlapse said:I'm still a D'Addario guy at heart. Never had a set break on me.
Moonlapse said:I bought a set of slinky's for the Hellraiser about 2 days ago. I don't really like them. The higher strings feel a bit too slippery and skinny.
I'm still a D'Addario guy at heart. Never had a set break on me.
An Absent Friend said:D'Addario 10 rules for recording I think , you can use lighter ones for playing. But harder strings makes you a better player too( I think ).Because playin with them is harder and when you get used to them you can sweep and etc. on lighter strings.
Kir-ir-Bannog said:yes i use ernie ball skinny top heavy bottoms, although intend to change, i think they fucked up my neck cause i stupidly reverted to tuning to standard E, without taking them off. I think they should be used at least to D tuning (and not drop D either, although you'll get away with drop C) or below....if not, too much tension. I have to get a pro to look at my setup this weekend because of it.
Use them, just be careful you weren't as stupid as i was!
Gauges are:
10
13
17
30
42
52
they sound REALLY meaty.
soundave said:Use a metronome and start slowly with any exercise. Pay attention to the details, make sure you are playing cleanly before speeding up.