Strings Question - Mixing Different Gauges, Just wondering.... |
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Strings Question - Mixing Different Gauges, Just wondering.... |
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Aug 26 2008, 05:18 PM |
Why not , you can experiment with gauges, just don't make it radical.
There are lots of hybrid sets out there , maybe there is one that would suit your needs ? Anyway nothing wrong should happen to your instrument... -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Aug 27 2008, 11:50 AM |
I am using a hybrid set too, the D'addario light top/heavy bottom set. the gauges are .010 / .013 / .017 / .030 / .042 / .052
This set is a mix of a regular 10 and 12 set, and it is absolutely perfect for me. It gives me the tight heavyness that I need for my rhythm playing, and it makes leads and bends still comfortable. As long as you make sure the intonation of your guitar is fine there is no problem at all in using such hybrid sets. -------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
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Aug 27 2008, 12:51 PM |
No need to mix 2 sets there are a lot of hybrid sets as everyone suggested. I suggest to try out one hybrid set to see how it works for you. 11s on the top strings can be heavy for bends indeed.
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Aug 28 2008, 02:41 PM |
Thanks for the replies guys. I didn't even realise you could get hybrid sets, i guess i should have known that any thoughts that pop into my head have been thought by a million guitarists before me hehe. I'll definitely check them out, seems like they could do the trick! Funnily enough the 11's aren't the hardest set i've had to bend. I have some 10 gauge Elixers on another guitar of mine and they are so damn difficult to bend that it really hurts. I love the tone they produce but i don't think they're right for my style at all! I just tried a custom set. Here were my thoughts: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...;blogid=56& However, I think that from your description a custom set will be a perfect fit for you. On my case, I guess I will go for normal 009 package (been using 010 for a while), because what I really want is less overall tension (in my floyd rose). And yes, different brands really make a difference. Actually when one change the brand one has to re-setup the floyd rose. I love the Elixir sound and durability, but that´s one extra reason I will go for 009 Elixir (since 010 elixirs are a little bit hard) This post has been edited by Gus: Aug 28 2008, 02:42 PM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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