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Pizzoaro View Member Profile	Nov 12 2008, 01:51 PM
Nov 12 2008, 01:51 PM	GMC:er Posts: 460 Joined: 23-December 07 From: Tonsberg Norway	Hi guys I just wonder, as i use 0.09 string set, and play in drop c, the pitch from the first strike is going like... lets say if i play: --7-- It sounds like --7pbr-- So, what strings are the most recomended for drop c tuning? -Lars You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Never give up!" My Youtube Check out pictures of my band here ---> Bandpictures! Remember to leave a comment!

superize View Member Profile	Nov 12 2008, 01:54 PM
Nov 12 2008, 01:54 PM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	I havent tried it but i would think maybe 0.12......... But i dont really know...... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

Pizzoaro View Member Profile	Nov 12 2008, 10:25 PM
Nov 12 2008, 10:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 460 Joined: 23-December 07 From: Tonsberg Norway	Yeah, changed to 0.13 just now... Its too hard... I think ill try 0.11... or is that too sloppy? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Never give up!" My Youtube Check out pictures of my band here ---> Bandpictures! Remember to leave a comment!

superize View Member Profile	Nov 12 2008, 10:27 PM
Nov 12 2008, 10:27 PM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	I belive that Alexi Laiho use 0-12 for D standard tuning You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

Pizzoaro View Member Profile	Nov 12 2008, 10:31 PM
Nov 12 2008, 10:31 PM	GMC:er Posts: 460 Joined: 23-December 07 From: Tonsberg Norway	Then i guess ill try 0.12 But should the "E" string maybe be from a 0.13? Like if i tune it down it will sound more sloppy if not? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Never give up!" My Youtube Check out pictures of my band here ---> Bandpictures! Remember to leave a comment!

superize View Member Profile	Nov 12 2008, 10:33 PM
Nov 12 2008, 10:33 PM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	QUOTE (Pizzoaro @ Nov 12 2008, 10:31 PM) Then i guess ill try 0.12 But should the "E" string maybe be from a 0.13? Like if i tune it down it will sound more sloppy if not? Cant really say..... I have never tried You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

Pizzoaro View Member Profile	Nov 12 2008, 10:34 PM
Nov 12 2008, 10:34 PM	GMC:er Posts: 460 Joined: 23-December 07 From: Tonsberg Norway	Ok thanks anyway Got a lot of money right now, so I guess ill just buy more strings until its perfect You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Never give up!" My Youtube Check out pictures of my band here ---> Bandpictures! Remember to leave a comment!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Nov 13 2008, 02:45 AM
Nov 13 2008, 02:45 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Perhaps some hybrid set, 12-52 or something will be good. It is best to experiment a bit until you find the right gauge. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

kjutte View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 10:40 AM
Dec 15 2008, 10:40 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Pizzoaro @ Nov 12 2008, 10:25 PM) Yeah, changed to 0.13 just now... Its too hard... I think ill try 0.11... or is that too sloppy? Your tuning is C A D G B E right? If so, then C should be 13. I think this is a very weird tuning though. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

superize View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 10:45 AM
Dec 15 2008, 10:45 AM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	Drop C is not weird there are alot of new metal bands that use it like Bullet for my Valentine and Children of Bodom You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

kjutte View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 10:46 AM
Dec 15 2008, 10:46 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (superize @ Dec 15 2008, 10:45 AM) Drop C is not weird there are alot of new metal bands that use it like Bullet for my Valentine and Children of Bodom Not top notch in my book. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Guitarman700 View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 12:11 PM
Dec 15 2008, 12:11 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.462 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Traverse City, Michigan, USA	Drop c is CGCFAD, from low to high, im using it now, try 11s or 12s. And BFMV dont so much "use drop c" as bang on thier guitars and whine like emos. If your using a floyd, id recommend even thicker 13s, helps keep tension. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear: Guitars: Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Jackson Dinky Custom Washburn WG-587 7-String LTD EX-50 Kramer Focus 6000 Amps: Peavey Vypyr 30 Marshall MG10KK Kerry King 10 Watt

kjutte View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 12:33 PM
Dec 15 2008, 12:33 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Guitarman700 @ Dec 15 2008, 12:11 PM) Drop c is CGCFAD, from low to high, im using it now, try 11s or 12s. And BFMV dont so much "use drop c" as bang on thier guitars and whine like emos. If your using a floyd, id recommend even thicker 13s, helps keep tension. Whine like emos :D:D:D hahahaha Anyway, what do you mean thicker strings helps with the tension? the springs are there for that. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Guitarman700 View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 01:52 PM
Dec 15 2008, 01:52 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.462 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Traverse City, Michigan, USA	QUOTE (kjutte @ Dec 15 2008, 06:33 AM) Whine like emos :D:D:D hahahaha Anyway, what do you mean thicker strings helps with the tension? the springs are there for that. In my floyd, I have to use Slightly thicker strings, or my bridge tension is all messed up, at least in that tuning. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear: Guitars: Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Jackson Dinky Custom Washburn WG-587 7-String LTD EX-50 Kramer Focus 6000 Amps: Peavey Vypyr 30 Marshall MG10KK Kerry King 10 Watt

kjutte View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 01:53 PM
Dec 15 2008, 01:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Guitarman700 @ Dec 15 2008, 01:52 PM) In my floyd, I have to use Slightly thicker strings, or my bridge tension is all messed up, at least in that tuning. You got two springs and two screws. Balance them. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Guitarman700 View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 02:30 PM
Dec 15 2008, 02:30 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.462 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Traverse City, Michigan, USA	QUOTE (kjutte @ Dec 15 2008, 07:53 AM) You got two springs and two screws. Balance them. I know, I know, i just dont like to mess with it. i suppose i should research it a little more. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear: Guitars: Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Jackson Dinky Custom Washburn WG-587 7-String LTD EX-50 Kramer Focus 6000 Amps: Peavey Vypyr 30 Marshall MG10KK Kerry King 10 Watt

kjutte View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 02:43 PM
Dec 15 2008, 02:43 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Guitarman700 @ Dec 15 2008, 02:30 PM) I know, I know, i just dont like to mess with it. i suppose i should research it a little more. It's worthwhile. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 10:41 PM
Dec 15 2008, 10:41 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	There is nothing that can go wrong with the screws and springs mate. I think you will have to add one more spring in worst case if the tension becomes too big, but other than that you can tweak it no problems. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

kjutte View Member Profile	Dec 16 2008, 04:28 AM
Dec 16 2008, 04:28 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Dec 15 2008, 10:41 PM) There is nothing that can go wrong with the screws and springs mate. I think you will have to add one more spring in worst case if the tension becomes too big, but other than that you can tweak it no problems. Short input, I've told people that too, but they still managed to break it. Not everyone has mechanical insight it seems You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

bmh1109 View Member Profile	Dec 16 2008, 06:22 AM
Dec 16 2008, 06:22 AM	GMC:er Posts: 192 Joined: 2-May 07 From: Hickory, NC	I tried some Ernie Ball light top heavy bottom hybrids on my Schecter for Drop C and they worked great. They are in the orange package. they are 10-52's I believe. These have worked great for me so far. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars Ibanez Prestige RG2570E, Fender MIM Strat Amps Mesa Studio Preamp--->Mesa 50/50--->Line 6 M13 ---> into Avatar 2x12 Cab rewired for stereo operation

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