A
Anonymous
Guest
I'm trying to figure out which strings I like for low-tuned metal. Which ones are your favorites?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Cool, I've heard of those. Probably around Drop B, which those strings might work well for since I'd go back and fourth between Drop B and Standard C#.Nitrobattery said:how low are we talking? i tune down to C# and use Ernie Ball Skinny Top/Heavy Bottoms. They're a 10-52 gauge set.
Empty Uranus said:It's according to what sound you want. A lot of people think that big strings are going to give you a bigger sound. Just the opposite. The lighter gauge the string - the bigger distorted sound you're going to get. Iommi tunes down to C# using .09's and tiny big strings as well. I tried both routes, and the lighter strings definitely give you a heavier sound. Sure - you've got to lighten your touch and play with a very thin pick, but there is a noticeable difference!
iFreedom said:Empty Uranus said:It's according to what sound you want. A lot of people think that big strings are going to give you a bigger sound. Just the opposite. The lighter gauge the string - the bigger distorted sound you're going to get. Iommi tunes down to C# using .09's and tiny big strings as well. I tried both routes, and the lighter strings definitely give you a heavier sound. Sure - you've got to lighten your touch and play with a very thin pick, but there is a noticeable difference!
I agree. I restrung with 12-56 earnie ball Not Even Slinky for C tune and it took the edge away i.e. hard to maintain that pick attack sound. I am going to try light strings again.
Empty Uranus said:It's according to what sound you want. A lot of people think that big strings are going to give you a bigger sound. Just the opposite. The lighter gauge the string - the bigger distorted sound you're going to get. Iommi tunes down to C# using .09's and tiny big strings as well. I tried both routes, and the lighter strings definitely give you a heavier sound. Sure - you've got to lighten your touch and play with a very thin pick, but there is a noticeable difference!
Enter your email address to join: